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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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Fallacy
03-16-2012 at 12:30 PM.
03-16-2012 at 12:30 PM.
Quote from J3ff :
Because assuming that administrator means = 100k+ and therefore you are the 2% group is wrong and bullshit.
Unless you're sucking Censored, I don't see how a secretary will make $100k.
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03-16-2012 at 12:32 PM.
03-16-2012 at 12:32 PM.
Quote from ashcampbell :
What if cupcake is the stripper?


But that would get messy and the cupcake would get smooshed and how does it fit in there....OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! LMAO
Can you feed cupcakes to Cupcake then? Scratchchin
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chevvy
03-16-2012 at 12:43 PM.
03-16-2012 at 12:43 PM.
Quote from J3ff :
I would be bitter about that too haha!

I'm tired, but not bitter. I'm using this time to show my employer the investment they have in me and what I'm worth.
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ALVSGIRLY
03-16-2012 at 12:47 PM.
03-16-2012 at 12:47 PM.
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I'm tired, but not bitter. I'm using this time to show my employer the investment they have in me and what I'm worth.
I love your attitude!
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03-16-2012 at 12:47 PM.
03-16-2012 at 12:47 PM.
Quote from Fallacy :
Unless you're sucking Censored, I don't see how a secretary will make $100k.
There's hope for sbux yet!
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Landers
03-16-2012 at 01:04 PM.
03-16-2012 at 01:04 PM.
Quote from J3ff :
half day fridays...im home
I'd take half days on friday for $500 less per year.. Whistling

Quote from Fallacy :
Unless you're sucking Censored, I don't see how a secretary will make $100k.
Or how a secretary needs a masters degree. laugh out loud
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Maleficent
03-16-2012 at 01:05 PM.
03-16-2012 at 01:05 PM.
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I believe what he was doing was contrasting the differences -- not comparing them. It's no wonder our country is in the shape it is when we've got good folks like yourself in the education system. laugh out loud

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How often do I bitch about anything other than the government? Dontknow
Rofl2

Is that a joke? That has to be a joke. Tell me you're joking. LMAO

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I love my job....it's just the 15 hour days, every day, for the last 3 weeks that's frustrating.


Oh, and, OP......I'm not getting over time.
Yeah... and you never once complained about your job or the people you work with prior to this recent incident, right? laugh out loud











I'm laughing so hard, I can barely type.
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03-16-2012 at 01:47 PM.
03-16-2012 at 01:47 PM.
Quote from chewspam :
How often do I bitch about anything other than the government? Dontknow

This poor sap just happens to work for the government and is faced with the same reality the rest of us are. I was a teacher, and it absolutely sucked. So I quit and went elsewhere.

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Rofl2

Is that a joke? That has to be a joke. Tell me you're joking. LMAO



Yeah... and you never once complained about your job or the people you work with prior to this recent incident, right? laugh out loud


I'm laughing so hard, I can barely type.

He didnt actually say he never bitches about anything beside the goverment. He said how often. I would estimate 27% of all his bitching is not about the goverment.
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03-16-2012 at 01:52 PM.
03-16-2012 at 01:52 PM.
Quote from Scampsters :
He didnt actually say he never bitches about anything beside the goverment. He said how often. I would estimate 27% of all his bitching is not about the goverment.
You must not read his chat thread posts. I'd say at least half is about his mother-in-law alone. And that's not including all the other non-government stuff.
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03-16-2012 at 01:53 PM.
03-16-2012 at 01:53 PM.
Quote from Maleficent :
You must not read his chat thread posts. I'd say at least half is about his mother-in-law alone. And that's not including all the other non-government stuff.
Does she work for the government ?
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03-16-2012 at 02:14 PM.
03-16-2012 at 02:14 PM.
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Does she work for the government ?
LMAO

No idea. Can't recall him mentioning it.
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chevvy
03-16-2012 at 02:41 PM.
03-16-2012 at 02:41 PM.
You people are nuts. I've never said a negative thing ever in 5eva. Nono2


And I don't bitch for my sake. It's to enlighten all of you.


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goshes
03-16-2012 at 02:49 PM.
03-16-2012 at 02:49 PM.
I work for a company that doesnt believe in automatic raises, you have to ask for a raise and maybe theyll give you one. yes, turnover has been very high.
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03-16-2012 at 02:55 PM.
03-16-2012 at 02:55 PM.
Quote from chewspam :
You people are nuts. I've never said a negative thing ever in 5eva. Nono2


And I don't bitch for my sake. It's to enlighten all of you.


Please paypal $5 to the chewy fund now. It's time I start charging you all.
I honestly thought you didn't like your job. I'm glad I'm mistaken though hug.

And Facepalm at your enlightenment attempts Teehee.
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03-16-2012 at 03:00 PM.
03-16-2012 at 03:00 PM.
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!!
As much as I'm trying to stay out of this thread, really trying to - I knew this was a School District thread from reading this - so quit your job - and try going somewhere else - you really know how well School Districts are hiring these days Roll Eyes (Sarcastic) I'm sure with your resume and mad skillz someone will pick you up right away at your current and/or higher salary with the great benefits you have - in the real world - correct Scratchchin

Sorry, no sympathy from the tax payer facing a 26% increase in School Taxes with a stalled 4 year Contract shake headshake headshake headshake head
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