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Salary Discussions, Hike & Promotions
1mo
New Job, Higher Pay, Now I’m Feeling Awkward
I’ve been at my new job for about six months now, and everything’s been going great! I’m getting positive feedback from my manager, and I get along well with the team. The thing is, when I started, my salary offer ended up being much higher than the initial number discussed during my interview. I didn’t negotiate and just accepted the offer.
So, fast forward to happy hour with the team, and the topic of salary comes up. I, unfortunately, shared what I’m making, and let’s just say... it didn’t sit well with the others who have been on the team for years and make less than me. They weren’t mad at me, but now I’m feeling a bit uncomfortable and unsure how to handle this situation.
Has anyone had something like this happen? How did you deal with it? Let’s chat!
an operations executive
1mo
That’s a bit uncomfortable, I get it😬Have you thought about just moving on from the topic? It’s awkward now, but maybe steer future chats to something else. What’s your plan to make things feel normal again?
a product manager
1mo
Ah, the classic ‘too much info’ moment at happy hour😂 No worries though, people get it. How’s everything going at work besides the salary talk?
tiddey
1mo
An Analyst
I’ve been there too! It’s tough, but honestly, your salary is your business. Just keep doing your best and things will smooth over. How are things with your team now?
a team lead
1mo
Totally get how it feels, but maybe you could just let it slide and focus on doing great work?
bugmaster
1mo
works at
Has your manager given you any other positive feedback lately?
kyachahiye
1mo (edited)
A Software Developer
Bhai trust me, you didn’t do anything wrong... team ke beech awkward nahi ho gyi hai cheeze?
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robinnn
1mo
works at
Just ignore and focus on your work so your salary increases more
p1x3l
4w
works at
Bhai last me bolna tha ki majak tha 😅
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glossary
4w
ex -
Cool, salary is no more any secret nowadays.
Tell them to buckle up and look for better opp.
If they are lazy they stay with you till you resign. If not, they move on, chill.
shyboy
4w
currently not working
First, salary numbers should not be disclosed anywhere. It should always be the matter of giver and taker.
Now, first convince yourself that you deserve what you are drawing. Then, understand factors considered before any salary is decided in any organization. It may include the pay scale as per grade / designation, your qualification, interview performance, expectations of the decision maker / company, your last salary and so on.
Generally, a person who joined the organization 5 years before you and depends totally on the annual increments will draw lesser than you as through these years the organization also raises the pay scale. Unfortunate, but it is the system in many organizations.
So, there is nothing to be uncomfortable about. Just give your best at the job and prove that you truly deserve what you are getting.
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