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Salary Discussions, Hike & Promotions
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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
15h
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
15h
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
15h
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
15h
Totally get how it feels, but maybe you could just let it slide and focus on doing great work?
bugmaster
15h
works at
Has your manager given you any other positive feedback lately?
kyachahiye
15h
A Software Developer
Oops, the ‘salary slip’ moment, huh? But seriously, you didn’t do anything wrong! How are you handling the team now after the talk?
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