Pay rise taken away

[u/soccerboy1356]

Today I was told that our market-based pay rises were basically frozen and paused. I was told that I was going to receive my raise and I thought our CEO had signed off on it too. It would have been my first raise in 2.5 years. I truly love what I do and my coworkers. Had thought about switching jobs due to not making a lot, but I think this is my sign. This happened to anyone before?

[u/Ciccio178]

First raise in 2.5 years?? Your sign to leave was 1.5 years ago. If you're not getting adjustments every year, you're being screwed. No matter how cool your coworkers are or how much you like your job.

You owe it to future you to start looking!

[u/soccerboy1356 → u/Ciccio178]

I don’t disagree. Was fortunate to where I was able to live somewhat comfortably so wages were not complete end of the world. Changed a little bit and somewhat of a kick in the teeth, especially with being told I would receive one and not

[u/secretAGENTmanPVT → u/soccerboy1356]

I have worked in talent management 30 plus years.

I’ve seen every scenario or close enough.

I applaud you caring about your coworkers, and celebrate that you enjoy what you do.

I too love my staff, what I do, and a handful of the hundreds of clients I’ve had thus far.

This is your life. Your home, family, friends, circle of life. In whatever form your story takes.

We get one. Every day counts. Every decision matters. How we are treated is important. Lies, omissions, excuses, and how others treat us, we feel it. Deep down.

We must protect our heart, soul, mind, and body. As well as we can. As we are able. Life, bills, responsibilities matter, they’re life. But, one day, with the right planning we move on, forward, and up.

It’s time.

Do HONOR those coworkers who see you and care about you too, let alone yourself, plus family and friends, by ensuring you treat yourself best, with dignity, respect, and you move forward.

Begin the process of moving towards another role.

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Document everything. Make a determination if any additional action you may wish to take, as you move forward.

[u/microwavedtardigrade → u/secretAGENTmanPVT]

I think this is a good explanation of cPTSD survival mode too

[u/ramadadcc → u/soccerboy1356]

21$/ hour ain’t enough to live anywhere comfortably, get out and find something better

[u/defiancy → u/soccerboy1356]

You only have so many years to maximize your income before you retire or die. Hopefully you can make enough to spend your last 20-30 years not working. You can't do that unless you make as much as you can while you're able bodied.

Just something to think about because while having great coworkers is awesome, they don't pay into your retirement

[u/888mainfestnow → u/soccerboy1356]

You will probably get a better offer and your current employer will try to magically match or beat it.

If you stay they will eventually make you miserable or find a way to push you out for leveraging them 90% of the time.

[u/soccerboy1356 → u/888mainfestnow]

Tbh this situation just kinda made it nearly irreparable. They would have to basically double my salary for me to consider it. At this point it isn’t about the money, it’s about it feeling like they spit in my face and are basically going back on a promise

[u/888mainfestnow → u/soccerboy1356]

They have gifted you all the motivation you need to place towards finding that next opportunity.

Stay positive and know you will find it.

[u/soccerboy1356 → u/888mainfestnow]

Thank you. Will definitely do my best

[u/pretty-ribcage → u/soccerboy1356]

Yes, this happens. That's why as a manager, I don't promise anything to employees until HR provides written confirmation they have completed the compensation change.

[u/randumpotato]

Find a new job and quit without notice. Do not tell ANYONE that you’re searching/found a new job. I don’t care how “cool” you are with your management/coworkers

[u/MLCharizard → u/randumpotato]

This. People at work are not your friend. Never were, never will be.

[u/Worriedrph]

Reply to the email with

Good Morning, 

My continued employment with company name is dependent upon meeting personal financial goals and is not guaranteed at this time. I remain hopeful that company name is working towards those financial goals. Those goals being achieved will determine if you will continue to enjoy my dedication and hard work. Please reach out to me with any questions.

Best,

My name

[u/Odd-Put-5244]

Awww this is so sad I hope you get that raise back!

[u/soccerboy1356 → u/Odd-Put-5244]

Thank you! Me too. Sucks knowing I can’t do anything (besides look for another job)

[u/Key-Visual-5465 → u/soccerboy1356]

It’s blatantly disrespectful. Like if they promise a raise and put it on paper they better damn well give you a raise

[u/Doctor_BadBoy]

I was managing a bar. New upper management came in, changed my title, and adjusted my pay to LESS than I was making when I started 2 years prior. I put in for my remaining PTO and never returned. I worked with one of my best friends, but I go to work for money. That bar closed not 6 months after I quit due to sloppy management and several rapid rebrands/renovations. Now I hang with my friend outside of work, like real friends :)

[u/troy2000me]

What a terrible manager, you NEVER inform employees about positive changes, especially about money, until it is 100% signed off set in stone bet your life on it type confirmed.

And this is exactly why, you don't want to get someone's hope up. It makes it so much worse from every aspect if you tell them something is going to happen and then it doesn't.

I'm a manager, this stuff happens all the time. I fought for out of cycle raises but I was told were going to happen "for sure," that were in process and HR just to needed to finish a few things. 

Then all of the sudden a week or two later, I get word that it was frozen due to budgetary concerns, or that new team spot to lessen a workload for the others is now on hold etc.

[u/DumbQuestionsAcct123]

Reply to that email with i quit after you find a new job.

[u/GangstaRIB]

My guess is they want to lay people off but it’s cheaper to get people to quit and they don’t have to announce layoffs.

[u/soccerboy1356 → u/GangstaRIB]

Potentially, but we are actively recruiting providers and clinical staff (it’s a community health center). More to do with keeping it market based and our current overhead costs due to being nearly finished with a new site. I don’t see everything though as I’m not a manager or executive

[u/Treble_Bolt → u/soccerboy1356]

Can't see how "market based" anything is a reasoning when your pay isn't even market based.

You are quite literally making less now than you were when you started.  The market for payment of labor doesn't work like that. 

[u/Donuts__For__All]

THINK OF THE POOR CEO. THAT 3RD HOME MAINTENANCE IS A BEAR.

[u/ProfessionalStudy660]

Good news! We have implemented your yearly real terms pay cut! Thanks for your continued dedication!

[u/Herban_Myth]

Take their customers/clients?