How to react to a small raise?
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Anonymous
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I was notified by email that I got a raise today. It was embarrassingly low — a 1.5% increase — and I don’t know how to react. I was not expecting a raise because I came in at a senior position six months ago and it was made clear there would be no raises till 2025 for everyone. I was ok with that but the year ended better than expected it seems. I am not complaining about a raise but what should I say? Thank you? Ignore it? Thank you; I’ve enjoyed my six months so far and look forward to a great 2024?
My initial instinct was to ignore it but, on second thought, maybe I need to acknowledge it somehow, show appreciation and keep pushing through. |
Anonymous
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Did it come from your boss or HR?
If it came from your boss then respond. 'I wasn't expecting that thank you. I was under the impression there wouldn't be raises until 2025.' If it came from HR it's fairly standardized, so don't respond. |
Anonymous
| Thank them for the pay cut as your wages have decreased in real dollars from when you were hired. |
Anonymous
| This one: Thank you; I’ve enjoyed my six months so far and look forward to a great 202.4 |
Anonymous
| Why is this even a question |
Anonymous
| Agree, this is stupid. Move on… |
Anonymous
| Thank you. |