The Danger Zone of Salary Secrets

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  milady303/08/07 Reported as spam
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  The Danger Zone of Salary Secrets

  I absolutely agree with the author's contention. There are many ways this situation could have been handled, but by far the most astute and effective way to handle such a delicate issue like the one presented by the author about an employee who just happens to find a copy of all staff member's compensation is to turn in such document to the human resources department.
  
  However, this statement is not necessarily implying that the employee in question shouldn?t feel that he has been wronged, particularly when some of his peers might have similar job qualifications and experience. Personally, I wouldn?t have been so passive or civilized about this issue. Let's face it, usually issue like these undermine employee?s drive, motivation and trust in the organization. Accordingly, when trust in the company is seriously eroded, the best course of action for me would be to start updating my resume and plan a strategic departure.

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  jakesdxb03/13/07 Report as spam
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  Salary Secrets

  Now that you know, don't tell anyone especially top management that you know. You will certainly not achieve anything. Observe and understand why your colleagues earn more than you: academic qualifications, performance, attitude, management mole, looks. Then improve yourself at what you are lacking most. Make sure your boss notices. If you don't get a raise within 3 months, find another job.

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  vickynimbalkar03/13/07 Report as spam
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  That's true

  I'm really agree with the Editor's view. Sometimes you fell into situation where you come to know that your colleague with little experience, little knowledge than yours getting paid higher than you. Than its tough to handle the situation. You start feeling awkward, you may start behaving negatively with that person after that. You feel that despite you taking maximum responsibilities and maximum project burden, handling people under/over you, you are getting paid comparatively less than your colleague. Than it effects your work too.
  This makes you either speak to your HR (In most cases, nothing happens) or to simply leave the job.
  
  No one should face such situation...

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  pdohara@...03/13/07 Report as spam
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  A diferent tact

  When I believe I am being under compensated I usually look for a new job. This is a two edged attack. First, I end up with proof that someone will pay me more, that is I have an offer in hand from a company willing to pay me more. This can be very persuasive is used in the same way as the salary information in the article. Second, if it turns out that my current employer is not willing to come to what I believe is a fair wage, I have an exit strategy.
  Of course the other thing this approach can lead to is a dose of reality. If the offers aren't coming then ask why.
  
  Pat O

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  jxfan03/13/07 Report as spam
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  talk to the supervisor / manager

  If it's a very organized company compensation wise, then immediate talk will help you find out what level your pay is allocated and why.
  
  If it's not, then there must be a barginning point that you can go forward. The key thing is you will need to have the confidence that your employer sees your value and contribution so that most likely is willing to consider something to meet your expectation.

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  z1maxx@...03/13/07 Report as spam
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  The Danger of Salary Secrets

  I am in that very situation now. I have found out that as an IT Information Manager, I am being paid a large sum less than others doing the exact same job within the organization. I am disgruntled, embarrassed, upset, angry, and hurt. I am trying to not let this interfere with my performance but sometimes it is hard to just look past it. I am preparing to gather information from others within the distinct group I am in and then I am planning to present it to my boss and HR to see why there is such a large difference. I am prepared to step down from my existing role mainly because they cannot cut my salary and I would lose a very large amount of stress that I must endure daily. Maybe I am still to angry to make that decision. Any better ideas?????

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  dwika93@...03/14/07 Report as spam
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  back to basic

  now it's time for standard living cost plus creativity.