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Salary Discussions, Hike & Promotions
5mo
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!
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supervisor
5mo
works at
Aichelin Unitheram furnace solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Same...i am senior and junior get a high salary!!! Its HR should be managed..but so bad...
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[supervisor](username) try talking to HR or maybe look out for better opportunities
oldviolet
5mo
ex -
My friend has a similar experience BUT! he was in the opposite side of your yours (he was getting the less pay)
So my friend joined a company 6 months ago, and helped setting up the whole department, few days ago they hired new person and when my friend and they had conversation, they spoke about the salary and it was way more than my friend's. He was so disturbed and irritated about it
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[oldviolet](username) i dont understand why cant companies just standardize salaries at a particular position, i get everyone has different experience bit still it would make more sense to pay people at same position in same team the same salary
voidcaller
5mo
works at
Now you will have a talk with the manager in 2 months why suddenly everyone left 😂
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[voidcaller](username) well, ideally if i was being stiffed the way they are, i would leave too, Pay disparity is something that companies really need to give more thought to
chirpingnow
5mo
works at
Well it is late now 😅 but leave the thought with them.
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[chirpingnow](username) yep I don't even have anything else to do
a product manager
5mo
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?
fathersahaab
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5mo
works at
[a product manager](username) great
an operations executive
5mo
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?
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[an operations executive](username) need suggestions because I really dont know , tbh there is nothing I can do to make things right as there is nothing wrong, I am just feeling uncomfortable on my own. No one is making me feel that way.
p1x3l
5mo
works at
Bhai last me bolna tha ki majak tha 😅
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[p1x3l](username) ab toh hogya bhai mazaak bhi aur panga bhi !
p1x3l
5mo
works at
[fathersahaab](username) thodi feka karr baat karte time they'll get it indirectly
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[p1x3l](username) 😂😂
kyachahiye
5mo (edited)
A Software Developer
Bhai trust me, you didn’t do anything wrong... team ke beech awkward nahi ho gyi hai cheeze?
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[opinionatedonion](username) i dont know how to handle this hence i have made this post asking how to deal with it. How can i tell you how i am dealing with it?
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timetogrow
5mo
works at
Mind your business
fathersahaab
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5mo
works at
[timetogrow](username) yes sir, minding my own business
shyboy
5mo
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.
fathersahaab
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5mo
works at
[shyboy](username) that's true, and I get that . My teammate also understands that, but anytime when money comes into play, things usually go south. But i feel things have been managed pretty well here. I don't feel that uncomfortable anymore. But yeah, thanks for the advice. Much appreciated
shyboy
5mo
currently not working
[fathersahaab](username) That's good to know. Keep going. Best of luck.
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a team lead
5mo
Totally get how it feels, but maybe you could just let it slide and focus on doing great work?
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[a team lead](username) doing that
nerdyyy
5mo
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?
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[tiddey](username) things are normal, things never changed its just a bit uncomfortable
a software engineer
5mo
Chill yaar itna nhi sochte, i am pretty sure others are over it too no body cares itna, uncomfortable hona is normal but lightly le
robinnn
5mo
works at
Just ignore and focus on your work so your salary increases more
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[robinnn](username) lol, doing that man, and its been a few days so its not that uncomfortable too now .
glossary
5mo
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.
fathersahaab
author
5mo (edited)
works at
[glossary](username) it's not a secret I get that, but it should not even be a cause for issue, too
dhoklakhaega
5mo
works at
Has your manager given you any other positive feedback lately?
fathersahaab
author
5mo
works at
[saltypurple](username) ??? no
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