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Employee Ruins Manager’s Day By Quitting After Finding Out New Hire Will Earn Far More Than Him
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Employee Ruins Manager’s Day By Quitting After Finding Out New Hire Will Earn Far More Than Him

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Everyone wants to feel appreciated from time to time. Especially when we work hard, prioritize our work, maybe even a bit too much for a better future, do more work than we are paid for, but hey – we will be noticed, appreciated and if we prove that we are capable of doing this and are eager to learn – then we will be promoted!

However, sometimes it doesn’t work this way and that’s one of reasons why it’s important to have a healthy work-life balance and to not take your boss for granted – not always do they do what they have promised.

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    Person shares how they quit their job on spot after finding out a new hire was offered a higher salary than them

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    For about 4 months, the company has been looking for somebody to fill the position that this person currently has, which would lead to their promotion

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    First of all, they figured out that they were getting paid the same as a warehouse guy, despite having more responsibilities and experience

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    Then, once the position finally was filled, they found out that the new hire was offered a higher salary and without further ado, decided to quit on the spot

    A few days ago, a Reddit user decided to rant online regarding their recent situation at work. They have had enough after finding out that not only is their promised promotion not going to happen, a new hire has been offered a higher salary than them for doing the same job. The story received more than 4.2K upvotes and 407 comments. 

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    To begin with, the author says that their current workplace has been looking to fill the OP’s current position for a few months. Additionally, finding a person for this position would also mean the OP’s promotion, as currently they are sharing the same responsibilities as a manager. However, the only other person who was getting the same pay as the author was a warehouse worker, which was strange due to the difference in responsibilities and experience.

    Now, the main action happened after the author overheard a conversation between a manager and a new employee. Turns out the new hire was offered a higher salary than OP makes. After confronting the manager, the only one answer was that these days, you need to buy people, and if OP wanted to talk about it, they would be disappointed with the outcome. Well, after hearing this, the author quit on the spot. Despite not having another job, they decided that it’s not worse than continuing being disrespected like this. 

    Community members weren’t that surprised about the situation as it turns out to be a common thing. “Yup. It’s called loyalty discount,” one user joked. “This is why I end up at a new job every 2 years. I get that second annual 3% raise and then realize I can just go somewhere else and get a lot more,” another shared. However, most people calmed the author down, reassuring them that they did a good thing and most commenters would have done the same.

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    Bored Panda contacted Deb Falzoi, who is the founder of Dignity Together, End Workplace Abuse and host of the “Screw the Hierarchy” podcast. She kindly agreed to share her professional insights regarding the importance of open communication and differences in salaries between employees.

    To begin with, “Open communication and transparency are crucial for trust in any organization, especially regarding compensation and job responsibilities.” Deb emphasizes that every employee must understand what’s expected of them and their goals in exchange for fair compensation. If they are not clear about what is expected from them, they don’t have control over their work.

    Speaking about finding out significant and unreasonable salary discrepancies within the workplace, Debra says it shows that the employer doesn’t value those employees. However, the founder shares a few pieces of advice to people who find themselves in this situation. “They can speak up, but without a backup plan, there’s much more risk of retaliation.” Another solution may be finding a new job with a boss who will value and deserve the employee. 

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    Now, unequal pay among employees also has an impact on team dynamics and collaboration. Debra shares that unequal pay for equal work causes resentment and low morale that results in low productivity. “Employees may be less excited about collaborating with employees as equals when they’re not treated as equals,” expert highlights.

    And finally, don’t forget that there will always be somebody who will value you and your skills. Don’t settle for less and don’t let your boss disrespect you.

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    Redditors share the possible reasons why that may have happened and shared their personal stories

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    Austėja Bliujūtė

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    marianne eliza
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only way for the people who actually do the work to get the pay, benefits, and respect they deserve is to UNIONIZE!! Force the suits to share the wealth, treat you by the rules, provide proper shift scheduling rules, day off rules, break and lunch rules, and a place for the employee to take their complaints besides to the boss who is causing the problem.

    Phyzzi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not the only way, but it's certainly a good way, especially in places where people have succumbed to the idea that it is a business's duty to pursue profit over anything else.

    Erika Amelia
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes we need a push to get us to move on. Being loyal to one company hardly ever pays off.

    Paul C.
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to train a new starter who joined from another department. She was totally unsuitable for the job due to the amount of heavy lifting involved (which she happily admitted) but my concerns were ignored. Nightmare, off with numerous "illnesses". Then I discovered she was earning the same wage from her previous role which paid about £5,000 more than my wage. It was some sort of company policy that if you moved internally you wouldn't lose your wage rate. Madness. I just sucked it up, as she was quite a nice person and I was about two years from retirement but Lord it p!ssed me off.

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    marianne eliza
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only way for the people who actually do the work to get the pay, benefits, and respect they deserve is to UNIONIZE!! Force the suits to share the wealth, treat you by the rules, provide proper shift scheduling rules, day off rules, break and lunch rules, and a place for the employee to take their complaints besides to the boss who is causing the problem.

    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not the only way, but it's certainly a good way, especially in places where people have succumbed to the idea that it is a business's duty to pursue profit over anything else.

    Erika Amelia
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes we need a push to get us to move on. Being loyal to one company hardly ever pays off.

    Paul C.
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to train a new starter who joined from another department. She was totally unsuitable for the job due to the amount of heavy lifting involved (which she happily admitted) but my concerns were ignored. Nightmare, off with numerous "illnesses". Then I discovered she was earning the same wage from her previous role which paid about £5,000 more than my wage. It was some sort of company policy that if you moved internally you wouldn't lose your wage rate. Madness. I just sucked it up, as she was quite a nice person and I was about two years from retirement but Lord it p!ssed me off.

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