WWYD: Replacement paid more to do less?
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Anonymous
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I work for a very small organization and I am going on leave in October for medical reasons. My boss decided to split my functions up while I am gone. Some of the smaller tasks will be shared among other people, but my main function (about 70% of my job) will be done by a temp-to-perm type of person, since doing my entire job would be too much for a new person.
I have to find my own replacement. I asked my boss what he thinks this person should be paid so I don't waste time on people we can't afford. Imagine my surprise when he threw out a figure that is 5% more than what I actually make now. He is the one who determines my raises and salary, so I was surprised and bothered that he would be willing to pay a new person more than I make to do a portion of my job. Also, this person would have no experience with our organization. Honestly, I think he has probably forgotten what I'm making because he is a forgetful/not a detail-oriented person, but it was still surprising and bothersome to me. My raise period is just around the corner, so I am very interested to see what I am offered. I am actually wondering if I will be passed over for a raise because I am going on leave around this time, even though my work has been very good this past year. If I am only offered a small raise, then I would feel undervalued and insulted. If this happens I would be tempted to negotiate a higher raise, but I am worried about this backfiring ... I haven't negotiated a raise before. Overall it's a weird situation. I should be hearing about the raise soon and I'm wondering how I should handle it if I'm only offered a small amount. WWYD? |
Anonymous
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How long is your leave? Our company tends to offer to Temps a little bit more than normal salary As an incentive for them to stay for however many months they are needed.
As for the raise, there is never a harm in asking but it doesn't seem realistic to get a raise when you are leaving |
Anonymous
3 months. |
Anonymous
| Have you asked for a raise? I would, on the basis of this. |
Anonymous
Then that makes sense. Let's say the normal hourly range is $20 and hour And you need coverage for a short period of time. It's Better to offer above normal range in hopes that this person won't seek out other opportunities and leave you scrambling for a new temp every month. I missed that your leave isn't until October. I would definitely bring up a raise. Especially considering your boss has basically said 2 people are needed to do your job so you are likely more than qualified to receive a raise. |
Anonymous
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I have not asked for a raise because my org always gives the raises the same time of the year. I should be hearing something in the next month so it seems like jumping the gun to bring it up now.
I intend to return to work so therefore I don't see why I should be passed over for a raise ... they won't be paying me that rate while I'm on medical leave. If I had to wait two years to receive a raise because of the timing of the medical leave then that seems unfair. |
Anonymous
| The temp likely gets no benefits. |
Anonymous
He/she will get benefits and he/she may also be kept on longer than the leave or even hired full time. |
Anonymous
This person will be on the payroll rather than through a temp agency or as a contractor? That is very unusual. |
Anonymous
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You encounter this frequently when you have been somewhere a long time. Annual % raises don't keep up with the market. It's not at all unusual for a new person coming in to do the same job to make more than someone who has been around for many years.
Not saying it's right. Just not unusual. |