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2y

So I recently found out that just about every other company in this town pays their devs with equivalent experience at least 25% more than what my current employer does.

I requested a salary meeting and informed my boss that I'm way below the average for my position, he replied "Yeah, your salary has been below average for years now, yet you are my best employee in this area".

It hurts that he very well knew this fact and still decided not do to anything about it before I brought it up.

I told him that I don't feel rewarded for all my hard work and overtime, so I requested a 25% bump or I'm leaving in January.

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don't underpay your damn employees
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  • 0
    2y
    The only reason I'm still around at this company is due to the awesome coworkers that I have, some of them has even become very good friends of mine.
  • 5
    2y
    Dude, good people will still exist after you leave. Don't sell yourself short, especially not for bosses who don't see value in you
  • 6
    2y
    Should've asked for more
  • 6
    2y
    To add some extra spice, we've had work from home privileges the last one and a half year due to the pandemic. Starting January we are being forced back into the office 5 days a week.

    So just one more reason to leave.
  • 1
    2y
    @Nanos interesting strategy! I've never tried negotiating before so it's a bit new for me, but that would definitely be more satisfactory
  • 8
    2y
    I would leave anyway. Why take a 25% bump to align you with the bottom end of market rate to work for the guy who's been short changing you for years?

    Move on, go for the highest price you can, and then that'll be seen as your *base* salary going forward. And make sure you constantly keep an eye on market rate so you're not short changed again.
  • 3
    2y
    I think that you should listen to @AlmondSauce suggestion.

    Try to get that raise and find a better job afterwards - as you mentioned, it is really sad that he treated you unfairly (leaving your salary at that level for years) for so long and most probably planned to continue to do that in the future.

    Sadder when you consider that you are the best (or one of the best) employee with overtime as you mentioned.
  • 0
    2y
    @devInstance Dont start with 30, if you want 30, start with 60 and hold your ground till he gives up. I think u can easily pull it up till 50
  • 0
    2y
    @devInstance there is a book you could read called never split the difference. It’s a book about negotiation that’s quite good. I struggle a lot with negotiation too but I think you need to learn it if you want a good life.
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