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Why do you have to switch workplaces to get higher raises?

4,841 1,079 March 14, 2012 at 03:33 PM in Computers (4)
It seems so stupid. My current job wants to give me a 2% raise.... on 51k because I'm an "admin" - while others who get paid more then me and have the whole summer off get 3%

Friends are telling me the only way to get more is to switch workplaces. Problem is I really like the job, they just need to pay me!!

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03-16-2012 at 07:07 AM.
03-16-2012 at 07:07 AM.
I was thinking that that was the new word for secretary. It sounds fancier, doesn't it?
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03-16-2012 at 07:12 AM.
03-16-2012 at 07:12 AM.
Quote from J3ff :
It seems so stupid. My current job wants to give me a 2% raise.... on 51k because I'm an "admin" - while others who get paid more then me and have the whole summer off get 3%

Friends are telling me the only way to get more is to switch workplaces. Problem is I really like the job, they just need to pay me!!
Is this a serious question? Huh

It's quite obvious that a new job gives you the opportunity to negotiate a new salary. Why would this be so hard to comprehend?
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03-16-2012 at 07:25 AM.
03-16-2012 at 07:25 AM.
Quote from vec :
Is this a serious question? Huh

It's quite obvious that a new job gives you the opportunity to negotiate a new salary. Why would this be so hard to comprehend?
Welcome
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03-16-2012 at 07:28 AM.
03-16-2012 at 07:28 AM.
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You should know that I don't read the thread before responding. I always respond to thread titles only!

You must have been gone a long time laugh out loud
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03-16-2012 at 07:30 AM.
03-16-2012 at 07:30 AM.
Quote from vec :
You should know that I don't read the thread before responding. I always respond to thread titles only!

You must have been gone a long time laugh out loud
Confused

People read threads? I'm just welcoming you to the lounge because you're confused at the level of stupidity here.
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03-16-2012 at 07:31 AM.
03-16-2012 at 07:31 AM.
Quote from Fallacy :
Confused

People read threads? I'm just welcoming you to the lounge because you're confused at the level of stupidity here.
Not confused, just throwing in my 2 cents. OP could put it towards his raise.
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03-16-2012 at 07:35 AM.
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Quote from vec :
Not confused, just throwing in my 2 cents. OP could put it towards his raise.
Is that total or per hour?
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03-16-2012 at 07:37 AM.
03-16-2012 at 07:37 AM.
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Is that total or per hour?
Does it rally matter? laugh out loud

I'll be generous and say 'hour'. He could have the $40 per year laugh out loud
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03-16-2012 at 07:38 AM.
03-16-2012 at 07:38 AM.
Quote from vec :
Does it rally matter? laugh out loud

I'll be generous and say 'hour'. He could have the $40 per year laugh out loud
It rally does matter. I'm going to MA you for going above the $5 limit.
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03-16-2012 at 07:40 AM.
03-16-2012 at 07:40 AM.
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It rally does matter. I'm going to MA you for going above the $5 limit.
I am basing it on a bi-weekly paycheck so it's 26 individual $1.60 payouts. Well below the $5 SD limit.
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03-16-2012 at 07:43 AM.
03-16-2012 at 07:43 AM.
Quote from vec :
I am basing it on a bi-weekly paycheck so it's 26 individual $1.60 payouts. Well below the $5 SD limit.
But you can't pay for a service. There is a $0 limit for that, you can only trade items below $5. So... I'm still MA'ing you.
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03-16-2012 at 07:47 AM.
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Quote from Fallacy :
But you can't pay for a service. There is a $0 limit for that, you can only trade items below $5. So... I'm still MA'ing you.
I'm not paying for a service. OP doesn't work for me. It's a donation. I'm giving the money away for free since OP obviously needs it more than I do.


EDIT: Ah, on second thought, go ahead and MA me. It'll just go into the vec MA queue. That list has to be long enough where they probably won't see it for a few months anyway.
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03-16-2012 at 07:48 AM.
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Quote from vec :
I'm not paying for a service. OP doesn't work for me. It's a donation. I'm giving the money away for free since OP obviously needs it more than I do.
Scratchhead I hear the mods love it when you send them donations. Got me out of being banned a few times, you should try it.
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03-16-2012 at 07:50 AM.
03-16-2012 at 07:50 AM.
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Scratchhead I hear the mods love it when you send them donations. Got me out of being banned a few times, you should try it.
You missed my EDIT Facepalm
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03-16-2012 at 07:51 AM.
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You missed my EDIT Facepalm
Well then my post makes perfect sense! Stick Out Tongue
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