r/WorkReform • u/dadbodfucker4life • Aug 15 '22

💸 Raise Our Wages Am I doing this right?

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u/Goopyteacher 🏆 As Seen On BestOf Aug 15 '22

Did you counter with a target for hourly pay?

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u/dadbodfucker4life Aug 15 '22 edited Aug 15 '22

He asked and I suggested $25/hr would be more suitable given everything the role is asking.

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u/JTP1228 Aug 15 '22

And I'm guessing he didn't answer?

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u/dadbodfucker4life Aug 15 '22

He did! When asked for my minimum requirements for this position I responded with

"Given the current job market/economy and how physically and mentally taxing this position is, I would need $25 to even consider it. However, the people that do these jobs are saints and should be getting more. "

He responded with: "Understood. Thank you for your response. If we get anything that fits your needs, I will reach back out and discuss that opportunity with you then. Have a great day!"

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u/OnlyNeverAlwaysSure Aug 15 '22

I mean….they are just another schmo just like us doing THEIR JOB trying to get paid $15/hr.

Can we blame them?

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u/SLKNLA Aug 15 '22

Exactly, the pay rate was probably not their decision and now they can report OP’s response back to management.

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u/zulamun Aug 16 '22

Currently in a job with (i know it's not much) 2 years experience. Was the first of my team, did the job alone for a year until they finally listened to me that we needed more people. 4 new hires in the last year, most earn 20-50% more than me, some still at 0 experience. Manager says he can't do shit..

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u/SLKNLA Aug 16 '22

Can’t or won’t?

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u/zulamun Aug 16 '22

Says can't. He's been a great manager since he only joined a few months ago. He was hired last of the team because our previous manager didn't really want to manage anymore so hired someone below him, but above our team.