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Juventus3 · 08-09-2007, 06:46 PM

So I've been at my current job for 3 months now. Typically a good time to approach a supervisor about a raise in pay.

First, some information...a new guy at work this week was open enough to tell me without even asking, what his rate of pay was...quick math lets me find out he makes $3.50 more an hour than I am currently. I know to some here this will seem more insignificant than edmonton, but for a summer job 25 bucks a day more is enough for groceries for the week during school. Anyways, after work today I approached a supervisor about an increase in pay, mentioning I'm looking somewhere in the range of the wage I found out the new employee was offered (keep in mind this person is younger, has less experience, and less certification than myself). When I asked the question 'What type of pay have recent hires been offered?', her answer was a flat out lie, 3.00 less than what I know this new hire is making. At that moment I lost all respect for my place of employement, and considered calling her on it before deciding it wouldn't get me anywhere.

I've also learned that they are going to be 3-4 staff short in the coming weeks as summer comes to a close, a flavorable position to be in as an employee. Our meeting got cut short because she had to take a phone call, but we're supposed to meet again tomorrow morning.

My question to CP....what approach should I take in the morning?

08-09-2007, 06:46 PM	#1
Juventus3 Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Apr 2007 Exp:	When an employer lies to you... So I've been at my current job for 3 months now. Typically a good time to approach a supervisor about a raise in pay. First, some information...a new guy at work this week was open enough to tell me without even asking, what his rate of pay was...quick math lets me find out he makes $3.50 more an hour than I am currently. I know to some here this will seem more insignificant than edmonton, but for a summer job 25 bucks a day more is enough for groceries for the week during school. Anyways, after work today I approached a supervisor about an increase in pay, mentioning I'm looking somewhere in the range of the wage I found out the new employee was offered (keep in mind this person is younger, has less experience, and less certification than myself). When I asked the question 'What type of pay have recent hires been offered?', her answer was a flat out lie, 3.00 less than what I know this new hire is making. At that moment I lost all respect for my place of employement, and considered calling her on it before deciding it wouldn't get me anywhere. I've also learned that they are going to be 3-4 staff short in the coming weeks as summer comes to a close, a flavorable position to be in as an employee. Our meeting got cut short because she had to take a phone call, but we're supposed to meet again tomorrow morning. My question to CP....what approach should I take in the morning?