Co-worker assumes I get pay more

[Anonymous]

We both have the same support position.

When she was first hired she was very motivated and open to learning. I was tasked with training her and it has taken her a year to accomplish all the task the job demands. As well as multitask and jump in when needed.

Lately, she has been commenting/complaining about the workload and pay. I know she got a raise at the 3 month mark and then another one at her 1yr. anniversary.
Her salary is now almost same as mine but she thinks I make a lot more because I have more "senior" responsibilities which leaves her to do more basic/tedious work.

When she told me her salary, she did, I was a bit shocked she was actually making almost the same as me who have been with the company 5 years. I also understand how the market works and I enjoy my job so that's not an issue for me. The issue is that she feels she should get paid more because her workload has increased since she got hired (which is common with any job) and I sense some weird resentment not towards me necessarily but our management/supervisors.

She doesn't have the skills and experience for the tasks I do and I know she thinks I make a LOT MORE money than her. Which I don't.
I personally think the company is paying her too much but I don't control that.

Should I bluntly tell her we both make the same $$ and shut her mouth?

[Anonymous]

No. You might get into trouble with HR if you do.

[Anonymous]

No, you should ask for a raise.

And if you e been there for 5 years and you make the same as a new hire, it’s past time to apply to new jobs. Do you WANT to stagnate forever?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. You might get into trouble with HR if you do.

Maybe not: https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/your-rights/your-rights-to-discuss-wages

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. You might get into trouble with HR if you do.

Nah, this is illegal these days.

Tell her. Why not? Maybe you can both push for a raise. Support the co-workers, dont be a boot licker.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We both have the same support position.

When she was first hired she was very motivated and open to learning. I was tasked with training her and it has taken her a year to accomplish all the task the job demands. As well as multitask and jump in when needed.

Lately, she has been commenting/complaining about the workload and pay. I know she got a raise at the 3 month mark and then another one at her 1yr. anniversary.
Her salary is now almost same as mine but she thinks I make a lot more because I have more "senior" responsibilities which leaves her to do more basic/tedious work.

When she told me her salary, she did, I was a bit shocked she was actually making almost the same as me who have been with the company 5 years. I also understand how the market works and I enjoy my job so that's not an issue for me. The issue is that she feels she should get paid more because her workload has increased since she got hired (which is common with any job) and I sense some weird resentment not towards me necessarily but our management/supervisors.

She doesn't have the skills and experience for the tasks I do and I know she thinks I make a LOT MORE money than her. Which I don't.
I personally think the company is paying her too much but I don't control that.

Should I bluntly tell her we both make the same $$ and shut her mouth?

So you want to lie to her? What's the point of that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, you should ask for a raise.

And if you e been there for 5 years and you make the same as a new hire, it’s past time to apply to new jobs. Do you WANT to stagnate forever?

OP here. I like my job, pay is good and benefits are great. I'm also not the primary income in my family, so no, I'm not looking to leave my job and hop around.

[Anonymous]

You don't make the same as her. I get it that you're saying she thinks the difference is much greater than it is, but you don't make the same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We both have the same support position.

When she was first hired she was very motivated and open to learning. I was tasked with training her and it has taken her a year to accomplish all the task the job demands. As well as multitask and jump in when needed.

Lately, she has been commenting/complaining about the workload and pay. I know she got a raise at the 3 month mark and then another one at her 1yr. anniversary.
Her salary is now almost same as mine but she thinks I make a lot more because I have more "senior" responsibilities which leaves her to do more basic/tedious work.

When she told me her salary, she did, I was a bit shocked she was actually making almost the same as me who have been with the company 5 years. I also understand how the market works and I enjoy my job so that's not an issue for me. The issue is that she feels she should get paid more because her workload has increased since she got hired (which is common with any job) and I sense some weird resentment not towards me necessarily but our management/supervisors.

She doesn't have the skills and experience for the tasks I do and I know she thinks I make a LOT MORE money than her. Which I don't.
I personally think the company is paying her too much but I don't control that.

Should I bluntly tell her we both make the same $$ and shut her mouth?

So you want to lie to her? What's the point of that?

I make 3% more... She's younger than me. I think she thinks I make millions!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. You might get into trouble with HR if you do.

New Transparency laws:
Is legal for employees to discuss their salaries and wages with each other. VA, DC and MD law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for engaging in such discussions. This means an employer cannot fire, demote, or otherwise punish an employee for talking about their own pay or the pay of others.

[Anonymous]

Challenge her ask her why she assumes and leave it at that.

[Anonymous]

Is English your 2nd language?

Yes, you should tell her.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t discuss your salary with her. She will start complaining on your behalf.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, you should ask for a raise.

And if you e been there for 5 years and you make the same as a new hire, it’s past time to apply to new jobs. Do you WANT to stagnate forever?

OP here. I like my job, pay is good and benefits are great. I'm also not the primary income in my family, so no, I'm not looking to leave my job and hop around.

Okay?

So, why are you so worked up about telling your coworker you make the same salary? Better to learn sooner than later that this is a dead end job.

[Anonymous]

Your coworker is ambitious. Don’t be surprised if she ends up making more than you.