Paperwork for a promotion and salary increase for me was drawn up, and then because of budget cuts wasn't submitted.

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May 22,2022 at 10:46PM UTC

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Paperwork for a promotion and salary increase for me was drawn up, and then because of budget cuts wasn't submitted. Ive been doig the work of two people for about 3 years. I'm told that the intention is still to submit my paperwork but "not right now." Historically, in my place of business, raises only happen when someone tries to give notice and then a counter offer is made. I have a second interview for a position at another company coming up. My question is should I let my current employer know now or wait until the interview process plays out at the other place? Despite the work load, i don't really want to leave my current job!

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AnonymousMay 22,2022 at 10:59PM UTC
Don't say a word until you are offered the job and decide that you want it.
Julie HumbirdMay 22,2022 at 11:13PM UTC
Agreed you should keep this private until you have an offer to leverage. I personally hate this game. Employers know it will cost them a lot more to replace you at market value than be professional and make salary adjustments proactively. It's wage theft.
AnonymousMay 23,2022 at 1:11AM UTC
Right? This game is deplorable.
AnonymousMay 23,2022 at 4:05AM UTC
Why make idle threats? You don't have a written offer? Don't over play your hand. You don't want to look silly.
Wait until you get a real offer tgen play your cards.
AnonymousMay 23,2022 at 2:23PM UTC
I would suggest waiting for the interview process to finish. You would probably want to make sure you have the new job offer in writing. Many companies will do the counter offer but look at is a bridge to bring someone else in as a replacement for you.
AnonymousMay 23,2022 at 2:24PM UTC
I hope you get the new job. Unless your salary is at the top of the pay scale then it isn’t right that they don’t give you an annual raise. My company gives an annual 2% increase along with a 5% bonus.
AnonymousMay 23,2022 at 6:10PM UTC
Don't say anything to your current company until you have a SOLID offer from the new company.
AnonymousMay 25,2022 at 12:11PM UTC
Let it play out based on what you explained so if they still say no you have an out and you can walk away and not look back if needed….if 3yrs went by they never intended on giving you the raise and promotion. It’s just an empty promise at this point