I Got a Raise!

[I_squared_r]

I switch jobs all the time. The last company I came on to train people with new a new program. Soon after I came, they laid off 25% of the company to make way for more efficiency and training (do more with less). I was working on an insane quantity of projects for the company. At the 6 month review, I requested a VERY fair 10% increase because I enabled them to take on new types of projects. They gave me the run-around and said "What else can you do for the company? We can only give you 5%". No problem. I don't challenge people, but I love to teach lessons. I waited for my average bonus, cashed out my 10 vacation days, and put in my 2 weeks notice. I was a hard worker until the final day and I left a ton of projects. I was called into the office "Why is everyone leaving the company?" .. Me: "MONEY". The new company gave me 10% so now i'm being paid 15% more then last year. Also I don't have to take the subway in NYC anymore (MAJOR win for my wallet and sanity)

 

[suke]

I switch jobs all the time. The last company I came on to train people with new a new program. Soon after I came, they laid off 25% of the company to make way for more efficiency and training (do more with less). I was working on an insane quantity of projects for the company. At the 6 month review, I requested a VERY fair 10% increase because I enabled them to take on new types of projects. They gave me the run-around and said "What else can you do for the company? We can only give you 5%". No problem. I don't challenge people, but I love to teach lessons. I waited for my average bonus, cashed out my 10 vacation days, and put in my 2 weeks notice. I was a hard worker until the final day and I left a ton of projects. I was called into the office "Why is everyone leaving the company?" .. Me: "MONEY". The new company gave me 10% so now i'm being paid 15% more then last year. Also I don't have to take the subway in NYC anymore (MAJOR win for my wallet and sanity)

I was hyper loyal at my old job. Stayed 12 years and felt I left a ton of money on the table over those years. Jumped ship for an amazing opportunity and finally see it for what it is. It's a great way to gain better experience for my next role, whatever/whenever that may be. I'll likely stick around until all my stock vests then peace out. Unless they give me more, which I don't see them being able to match the amount I got at sign on.

 

[Brad_Ct]

I have been working for a mid size mechanical contractor for the past 10 years and have gotten a raise every year since I have been there. I can honestly say it's one of the best employers I have ever worked for.

 

[Farmdog267]

I've been with my current employer for 2.5 years now. Started with them in the fall and just after the new year last year i got a raise on my base salary which was about 12% ($5k). There were talks of promotion most of last year and that finally came through in late January of 2019. Now I am the sales manger for our dealership (1 store with 4 others so 5 locations total as of presently.) I like the job most days but it is a big adjustment from where I used to be regarding the physical activity level. If anyone needs John Deere or Stihl Equipment, let me know.. lol

 

[Trevor Shipman]

So funny there appears to be a pretty consistent theme here (and kinda sad), but my story is no different... If you want more money, loyalty doesn’t pay.

 

[I_squared_r]

So funny there appears to be a pretty consistent theme here (and kinda sad), but my story is no different... If you want more money, loyalty doesn’t pay.

Right. I've been criticized many times by people that say "you jump jobs too much" and they give really bad career advice. I defend myself with numbers "i've increased my base salary by XX% in X years". It's strange because that isn't enough to convince the people that mobility is a great skill. I've seen many employers model their business around complacent employees. I have a family member that has been receiving less money every year after accounting for inflation. For 15 years, she has received less raise then the inflation rate. It's truly the saddest thing that I've ever seen. She is actually paralyzed by the fear of changing jobs and creates these silly excuses to stay.

 

[F.M.]

I've been in the self employed category for 6 years now, and have no plans of going back to working for someone else. My wife and I have seen our company grow an average of 18% a year for the last 5 years. That's the best raise I could ask for!

 

[Jebinok]

I've been with my current employer for 2.5 years now. Started with them in the fall and just after the new year last year i got a raise on my base salary which was about 12% ($5k). There were talks of promotion most of last year and that finally came through in late January of 2019. Now I am the sales manger for our dealership (1 store with 4 others so 5 locations total as of presently.) I like the job most days but it is a big adjustment from where I used to be regarding the physical activity level. If anyone needs John Deere or Stihl Equipment, let me know.. lol

Dammit Really? i just bought some JD parts.

 

[Arcadyus]

When I was in sales, almost my entire life I got no raises. Once I moved into management I got raises every year. Now that Im part owner of the same company I prob won't be getting anymore raises.