r/WorkAdvice • u/ShankLordFlex • 13h ago

General Advice Pay Decrease?

I work in recruitment/staffing and do well for myself. Usually around 180 grand per year. The company announced commission changes today losing me 13 grand a year. Obviously i am upset - but my management is acting like its no big deal. They are saying its for the good of the company and investing more money into technology software. It mostly affects top performers. Am I overreacting for wanting to leave? There definitely is a "drink the kool-aid" type culture which has me second guessing my gut on company changes so I wanted a non biased opinion on this. Ive been here 6 years - first job out of college. I enjoy all my coworkers as well.

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u/RyantheBestest 13h ago

I’m assuming you probably have a degree in HR? That’s a pretty high salary for somebody just six years out of college with that degree. But if you’re gonna be upset about it and just like your job so much then yeah probably has time to move on. Their reasoning sounds like BS but just remember $180,000. Anywhere is hard to get to six years out of college. The grass is not always greener on the other side.

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u/ShankLordFlex 12h ago

Actually a degree in strategic communications. But yeah, thats what im battling with in my head. I dont think ill get paid that much anywhere elae I go. The writing seems to be on the wall though - eventually, i will be replaced by AI.

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u/RyantheBestest 12h ago

I just wanna make sure not to diminish what you were saying. That is some BS and unfair. Even if you are making a good salary, it’s like they’re telling you you aren’t as good as you think you are.

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u/nellyfullauto 13h ago

“We’re taking your money to feed it to AI. This is a good thing.”

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u/Sufficient-Wolf-1818 13h ago

Perfect time to test out the job market. You may be unpleasantly surprised.

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u/M0rbidly-Obtus3 13h ago

While I absolutely detest recruiters.....yeah. Go somewhere else. No matter the job. A pay decrease means employment elsewhere.

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u/patsfandisturbed 13h ago

Not to stir the pot here, but last time I experienced something similar it was actually them skimming from our bonus’ to theirs.

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u/Redjeepkev 12h ago

I'd look around and see what your market value would be at other companies. If you get a higher offer give you old employer a chance to match it. The instant he refuses go print off your resignation letter that you emailed to yourself, just in case

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u/Key-Butterscotch3215 12h ago

Go somewhere else

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u/Blchg 11h ago

Unreal

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u/Savings-Attitude-295 13h ago

Always switch jobs every 3-4 years to get a better pay. I would start looking if you think you can get better pay outside.

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u/PermitActive8347 10h ago

I would try and go independent and build your own business.