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That is so out of touch. Cost of living has changed so much, and $58k does not stretch like it used to. Honestly, I would start quietly looking for a new role while you still have this one. A boss who laughs at a raise request is not someone who is going to invest in you.
". . .Invest in you." He probably won't, you're right, and thank you for being supportive.
You should not be asking for a raise “since your salary isn’t keeping up with the cost of living.” If you’re asking for a raise, it should be because you’re providing more value to the company in some way. Because you’ve grown your skills, because you’ve exceeded the expectations they had for you when you were hired, because your responsibilities have changed, because of something else. When costs increase for you due to inflation, they increase for the company as well.
Median household income in Memphis is $51k. For “non-families” (single people living alone or with others) is $38k (according to worldpopulationreview.com, which I know nothing about). So that would indicate that $58k is, in fact, more than enough to live on. But you might have to find a different place to rent, or get some roommates.
Others have said he isn’t qualified to say what you can live on. That’s true - but OP brought it up. If you bring up your personal finances in a conversation with your boss, then he’s entitled to tell you his opinion. Keep it professional. Don’t talk about your personal finances; talk about your value to the company.
Yeah, I was gonna say, 58g in Memphis is pretty do-able, then again it depends on what the job is, education, training- but as far as keeping up with the cost of living, 58g is more than most teachers make in larger more expensive cities- not saying it's right, but...
Jump ship, do your job at the bare minimum since he doesn't value the work you do against your financial need, polish that resume, change your position and responsibilities, give yourself a raise with your next employer and tell them you make more than you need so that whatever you get you're good no matter what and leave without a notice. Haha
Just find another company with better salary. If possible obtain a tittle or credentials to specialised and really move to something better.
Invest in yourself, look for a better future elsewhere meanwhile keeping it tight. Make the move when comfortably repositioned.
Thats what you call someone that never has to worry about money problems because they probably was born w/a silver spoon in they're mouth mommy & daddy helps them out when they need money, or they're spouse was born w/a silver spoon in they're mouth, or they're just so well off they don't have to worry about money, and they just don't care anything about they're employees.
You should already be seeking a new role with a new employer.
Is he Indian ? Sounds like it
Are you living beyond your means?
Go rob a bank!
Laughing showed total disrespect. Quietly look for new work.
Human Resources 1 ...this! 💯 "...And It is really difficult for single people, because they still have the same amount of bills as a family, and they have to foot the entire bill. Their water bill might be a little lower, but they still have to pay the water bill. There is no sharing of bills as a single person, and so single people do need a single bonus, to cover the bills. They have to do everything, around the house or hire someone, there is not 2 or 3 people doing the yard chores etc..."...and when they get sick, they gotta shoulder the illness, and the cost, and the loss of work, on their own. So yes, there has to be a better consideration and awareness as to what single professionals, trying to do the right thing, are going through. THANK YOU!!
I made 60K in 2007 and half that now. Can't live on it.
I am interested delivery boy
Ask him how well he would be living on $58k a year.
Get a roommate, more roommates, or a new job. Your boss is right
Im receiving less than 8000 a year
There are a ton of Customer Service jobs in the USA. Start looking; land something and put in your notice.
"He laughed"
Start looking for a new job please
Find another job
Cut back on expenses. Look for another job, and prepare to leave. Secure the job, and give notice for the one you are leaving. Do not look back. Note, the job market is very tight right now. Also note, I have twice left a job, only to have the new job fall apart. Twice the job I got, did not get funding, so, they never issued a paycheck. twice. Once the job I went into was just toxic. Otherwise, it's generally been good to leave. Since I often work contract, it's not unusual for jobs to end, and new ones to start.
Seriously,you need to quietly look for a new boss, he soundslike ajerk!