I’m considering a change after being at the same company for 15 years.

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June 7,2022 at 1:20PM UTC

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I’m considering a change after being at the same company for 15 years. I love my job and don’t necessarily want to leave but I’m under paid. I haven’t asked for a raise yet and plan to do so as part of my mid year appraisal. As part of the management team, regularly hearing about the woes of not meeting financial targets, I suspect the answer will be no. So I should be ready to start looking for something else. My current job carries a lot of responsibility with multiple types of teams reporting to me and does not map to any standard job title so I am finding it difficult to compare salaries or target a new type of position. I sometimes wonder if that is by design, but regardless, I would appreciate any tips on mapping my responsibilities to a reasonable salary expectation and comparable job title.

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Kenya Chatman, MHRMJune 7,2022 at 2:01PM UTC
Hi! I'd like to suggest a mindset change. You've worked for one company for 15 years- that shows loyalty and stability. You've grown in your role and taken on more responsibility. You have management experience and love what you do. These are all selling points. My suggestion would be to ask for what you are worth. Asking for a reasonable salary isn't the goal, asking for a salary you feel justifies the work you do is. You've dedicated 15 years to your company; at the very least they should be willing to compensate you appropriately. Also, prepare your pitch for the salary renegotiation- keep it fact based and point out your achievements and the value you've added. Ask for alot more than what you actually want so there's room to negotiate, and, most importantly, start applying and interviewing for other roles. In the event they aren't willing to pay you more or lock down some action items for the pay increase, you should be ready to make your exit. When it comes to applying for other roles, focus on the parts you love about your current role and look for others that have comparable responsibilities. Good Luck!
AnonymousJune 7,2022 at 3:32PM UTC
I would speak with a recruiter or headhunter that routinely are placing folks in various roles. You might need to invest in a revamp of your resume so you accurate reflect your increased responsibilities and profitability. A career coach could help you position yourself accurately and help you hone in on the roles that fit and will compensate you best.