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re: Negotiating a raise. Edited for update
Posted on 6/29/26 at 10:51 am to Alt26
Posted on 6/29/26 at 10:51 am to Alt26
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company in a spot where absorbing a $50k bump is best for the business as a whole.
I alluded to being in a similar spot on the front page. What kind of irked me is that the bump would finally put me in the 6 figure range when I know many others my age had been clearing 6 figures for quite some time in my industry. It was a smaller company and I knew others in the company were making WAY way more than what I was even with the raise. They all had new houses on parcels of land, new expensive vehicles, stay at home wives, swimming pools, etc. Even with irresponsible spending, it would be hard to do all of those things if they were only making a little more than me. That's why I took offense when they balked at my reasonable raise considering how long I had been there at at a lower industry salary.
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Posted on 6/29/26 at 11:01 am to CatfishJohn
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Damn, that's clever
I want to know what industry and what roles are out there that companies are willing to send out job offers sight unseen. and job offers attractive enough to pull low performers/problem employees out of their current position. Sounds made up.
This post was edited on 6/29/26 at 11:02 am
Posted on 6/29/26 at 11:16 am to Uga Alum
Good luck ruining your relationship with your existing employer
Posted on 6/29/26 at 11:24 am to LNCHBOX
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Dude frick that. You are worth what someone is willing to pay you. The company almost assuredely doesn't give a frick about him and would drop him teh moment it's beneficial, why should he not look out for himself and his family first?
He should obviously look out for what’s best for his family, but I doubt very seriously that his current company would give him a 50k raise. If they were willing to pay him that much more for his work output he would already be making more than his current salary. It definitely depends on what type of company he’s working for and what his current salary is, but I would guess that most salary pay bands don’t have much more than a 50k span per position.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 11:25 am to Epic Cajun
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He should obviously look out for what’s best for his family, but I doubt very seriously that his current company would give him a 50k raise. If they were willing to pay him that much more for his work output he would already be making more than his current salary. It definitely depends on what type of company he’s working for and what his current salary is, but I would guess that most salary pay bands don’t have much more than a 50k span per position.
Not saying his current employer has to match the $50k, but to ask for nothing because you agreed to your current salary is fricking dumb.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 11:27 am to Uga Alum
What do you do that you can get a $50K per year increase (~$24/hour if your were hourly)?
That's a big jump and makes me wonder why you are so undervalued at your current company.
That's a big jump and makes me wonder why you are so undervalued at your current company.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 11:28 am to CAD703X
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you agreed to work for that salary when you accepted the job.
What does this even mean?
Posted on 6/29/26 at 12:00 pm to Uga Alum
Take that job if you want more money. Almost never ends well if you stay after that.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 12:10 pm to Uga Alum
i did this a few years ago. Actively went out and sought a new offer with a better position title.
Came to my current boss and said I ma being offered this, make a better offer or i will leave, but i would prefer to stay. Dont be an arse about it, just honest.
I got a better offer from my current employer and stayed. But you have to be 100% prepared to pack up shop and move out if they say no.
Came to my current boss and said I ma being offered this, make a better offer or i will leave, but i would prefer to stay. Dont be an arse about it, just honest.
I got a better offer from my current employer and stayed. But you have to be 100% prepared to pack up shop and move out if they say no.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 12:15 pm to bad93ex
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they may take offense to you talking to other employers.
Then leave. Don’t work for someone who is “offended” you are trying to take care of yourself and your family. We not running a school here. Employers should Man the frick up instead of being offended
This post was edited on 6/29/26 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 6/29/26 at 12:17 pm to Uga Alum
What’s 50k relative? You make 75k? Prob not. You make 500k? More discussable
Posted on 6/29/26 at 12:24 pm to Deep Purple Haze
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Deep Purple Haze
My inside source told me a few minutes ago that OP currently works at Walk-Ons, and Pappadeaux's has offered him $50k more to work for them.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 12:26 pm to Epic Cajun
quote:My guess is there is also a difference in how the total compensation is structured. You're saying "salary," while OP is saying "base pay." What does OP do? What do bonuses/commissions look like? What is $50K as a percentage of his total typical compensation? How much harder does he have to work, if any? So many variables not discussed in the OP.
He should obviously look out for what’s best for his family, but I doubt very seriously that his current company would give him a 50k raise. If they were willing to pay him that much more for his work output he would already be making more than his current salary. It definitely depends on what type of company he’s working for and what his current salary is, but I would guess that most salary pay bands don’t have much more than a 50k span per position.
The language in different jobs/industries indicates different pay structures. Or he just hasn't been given a raise or COLA in a long time--started at the bottom of the pay range and is now being offered something toward the top.
This post was edited on 6/29/26 at 12:29 pm
Posted on 6/29/26 at 12:37 pm to JohnnyKilroy
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I want to know what industry and what roles are out there that companies are willing to send out job offers sight unseen. and job offers attractive enough to pull low performers/problem employees out of their current position. Sounds made up.
It might be that they have their own contracted recruiter/head hunter with a network of other recruiters/head hunters. They float that persons resume to others in their network and drum up interest and share commissions if they take a different job.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 12:38 pm to bad93ex
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they may take offense to you talking to other employers.
What kind of pussy arse bitch company reps get offended by this?
Posted on 6/29/26 at 12:57 pm to Uga Alum
I utilized this tactic once and asked for a potential salary match that was double my current pay at the time. My department head responded that he couldn't do it as I'd be making significantly more than him. Smiled and told him I'd be leaving for the new position.
I agree that it probably won't work out well in the long run if you stay.
I agree that it probably won't work out well in the long run if you stay.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 1:18 pm to forkedintheroad
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What kind of pussy arse bitch company reps get offended by this?
BabyTac’s company, it appears.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 2:32 pm to Uga Alum
Be certain the present value of this raise is greater than the present value of your future with your existing company. There were 3 times I thought about leaving company. I did not. 30 years later and retired early and financially independent. Hindsight, made the right non-moves along the way.
Do not underestimate the relationships you have today at current company and how that may help you down the road.
Look at total compensation (benefits, PTO, 401k company contributions, bonuses, education support, etc).
Good luck!
Do not underestimate the relationships you have today at current company and how that may help you down the road.
Look at total compensation (benefits, PTO, 401k company contributions, bonuses, education support, etc).
Good luck!
This post was edited on 6/29/26 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 6/29/26 at 2:37 pm to Uga Alum
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Any advice?
First, get the offer in writing including benefits. Compare the entire package including PTO, HSA, 401k, insurance options, etc.
Second, I would have an idea what you're willing to accept from your current employer realizing that not switching jobs has value
Third, if you work for people or a company that frowns upon growth and expansion (especially if they can't provide it) don't even ask, just leave., Those people suck and those workplace environments are soul sucking hell holes.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 2:38 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Thank you.
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