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Unpopular opinion: I will ask myself the hard, honest question: what is he doing, and what am I doing? Having the same title does not necessarily mean having the same responsibilities. Is this person doing more, putting in extra effort, taking on additional responsibilities, and consistently going the extra mile? And am I not?
The easy route is to assume there is favoritism. The harder route is to be honest with myself and critically analyze my own effort, contributions, visibility, and impact. Sometimes the answer may be uncomfortable, but growth comes from understanding what others are doing differently and what I can learn from it.
Get a different job. The current boss probably won't raise your salary much.
I actually found this out after I left my government job. The males with no more experience and I was in charge but they made more, much more than I. Had I found out before I might have gotten a lawyer. I also won an award for the agency.
Wish I had been taught how to ask for what I am worth.
Sometimes it really is true that people make more money simply because they ask for more money, usually when they are first hired. Sometimes there are legitimate reasons for salary differences, and, of course, sometimes there are not.
The next time you have a performance review, try to make as objective a case as you can for why you deserve to be paid more, but start laying the groundwork *now* by making sure that you are communicating regularly with your supervisor and that your supervisor knows about your contributions.
Most companies have a salary range for a particular role. Find out the range for the role within your company. Do some research on the industry norm for your role. Highlight your measurable, objective accomplishments and how you would like to grow as a member of the team.
I do not recommend saying that you know what your coworker is making. For one thing, you may not have accurate information. Also, who knows? The boss may be looking at the more highly paid employee, thinking they are too expensive, and trying to figure out how to fire them. There's also more than salary; there also can be variability in benefits like PTO. It's possible you may be getting more benefits. In any case, keep the conversation focused on the overall range of salary and benefits for your role, and be able to talk about your own value.
If you think that there is a large difference between your current package and what you think you are worth, the unfortunate truth is that your fastest route to higher compensation may be to look for a different role in your current company or to look for a new job with another company. Keep in mind that many companies regard their compensation packages to be confidential information, and you do not have to give any new company your current salary. Always try to frame the conversation in terms of the industry range and the value you will be able to deliver.
I would Think harder about my current Career whether i am utilising it well or not and still readvancing skills and getting more job techniques
How long have they been there? Significantly more than you?
If so, it is to be expected!
If not, you have some decisions to make...