Comments on: Secrets and Myths About Salary Your Employer Doesn’t Want You to Know

By: SickOfNoPay

SickOfNoPay — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:32:33 +0000

I left a good paying job to start at a marketing company – male dominated and just unfair really as I was promised so many things when i first started – including commissions etc. It is now 3 months since I haven’t been paid a single dime. How do I tackle this? Nothing has been put on paper despite my continous pleas and efforts to my boss – he’s just bullying me! I’m a hardworker and when I started he made double of what he expected from the project I was handed, I was commended on good work, but nothing in terms of money? hello? help?

By: Nagel

Nagel — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:39:33 +0000

Always good information to know, especially if you do not like your job.

By: Dimes

Dimes — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:43:41 +0000

If you think you’re worth it, by all means, push for a raise! What’s the worst they can do? Say no? They won’t punish you for asking, I’m sure.

By: Flexo

Flexo — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:58:28 +0000

I've posted about negotiation a bit, you can browse through my salaries category.

By: PiggyBank Raider

PiggyBank Raider — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:45:22 +0000

I am definitely underpaid in my position: I’m almost sure every one else who holds a similar one within my company is getting paid a lot more, although I don’t know for absolute certain (we don’t talk salaries). Also, I’m chicken when it comes to asking for a raise. Any advice for someone who doesn’t know how to negotiate for a better salary?

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:21:36 +0000

If you have proof of your added responsibilities and the fact that you’ve been able to do all that and more then you should most definitely put the bug in your bosses ear.

By: Emma

Emma — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:20:07 +0000

This is an interesting post. I know that I am paid more than people that have been at the company longer. I had a few advantages in getting there though.

1) I started part-time in a position that management had to be convinced was needed. Then, I was hired.
2) A year later, with an ever increasing work load, I was offered a fulltime position. I could keep my part-time status if I wanted, but they wanted to see if I would be willing to do it.
3) Because they really needed someone fulltime, and I knew the ins-and-outs, I was able to stand firmly on an amount I felt was fair. Even though my asking price was higher than what others in my department were making (some had been there 2 years or longer before me).

I was told by my manager to keep it on the down low. I understand completely, but I just don’t make it a habit to discuss my income with people.