Anonymous
05/09/2015 06:40
Subject: WWYD: Replacement paid more to do less?
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.
Not saying it's right. Just not unusual.
Anonymous
05/08/2015 20:48
Subject: WWYD: Replacement paid more to do less?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The temp likely gets no benefits.
He/she will get benefits and he/she may also be kept on longer than the leave or even hired full time.
This person will be on the payroll rather than through a temp agency or as a contractor? That is very unusual.
Anonymous
05/08/2015 20:46
Subject: WWYD: Replacement paid more to do less?
Anonymous wrote:The temp likely gets no benefits.
He/she will get benefits and he/she may also be kept on longer than the leave or even hired full time.
Anonymous
05/08/2015 20:42
Subject: WWYD: Replacement paid more to do less?
The temp likely gets no benefits.
Anonymous
05/08/2015 20:27
Subject: WWYD: Replacement paid more to do less?
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.
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
05/08/2015 20:26
Subject: WWYD: Replacement paid more to do less?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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
3 months.
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
05/08/2015 20:20
Subject: WWYD: Replacement paid more to do less?
Have you asked for a raise? I would, on the basis of this.
Anonymous
05/08/2015 20:18
Subject: WWYD: Replacement paid more to do less?
Anonymous wrote: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
3 months.
Anonymous
05/08/2015 20:17
Subject: WWYD: Replacement paid more to do less?
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
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
05/08/2015 20:13
Subject: WWYD: Replacement paid more to do less?
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?
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?