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I once had a brand new nurse straight out of school tell me that she signed on for over $15,000 more than I was making after having been in the company for over 10 years. I literally cried after I found out, I felt so stupid for being so loyal. I ended up switching jobs and made significantly more.
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Omg! 15k more is soon much! I'm sorry to hear about how you felt but I'm glad it made you to move and earn what you deserve.
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Oh wow, $10k for the exact same role? That’s a gut punch. I’d be reeling too. It’s wild how much difference there can be even within the same team or title, and finding out like that just makes it sting even more.I’ve definitely been there. A few years ago I was chatting with a coworker I’d started with at the same time—same experience coming in, same responsibilities—and he casually mentioned his salary. Turns out he was making almost 15% more. I felt this mix of anger, embarrassment, and honestly, doubt about my own value. Like, “Wait, do they think I’m worth less?”It lit a fire under me though. I gathered data (average pay for the role in our area, my own accomplishments, extra projects I’d taken on), and I went in and asked for a raise. I didn’t get the full amount I wanted, but I got a solid bump and a promise to revisit in six months. More importantly, it made me way more proactive about negotiating from then on.
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Thank you for sharing your story. It's incredibly frustrating to discover such disparities, especially when you believe you’re on equal footing with colleagues. Your experience underscores the importance of transparency in pay discussions. It's great to hear that you took action and successfully negotiated a raise. That proactive approach not only benefits you but sets a positive example for others in similar situations.
3 out of my last 3 employers did exactly that. 1 was a very much for profit Fortune 500 and destroyed by their own board chasing the last $$ they could squeeze out of the company and the other 2 non-profit healthcare systems.
New hires coming in at higher rates with in some cases no experience at all or job descriptions getting rewritten on the fly just to promote.
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It's disheartening to hear that you've faced this issue multiple times. The inconsistency in pay practices, especially when new hires are brought in at higher rates, can create a real sense of injustice among existing employees. It’s troubling to see companies prioritising short-term gains over fairness and employee morale. Your experience underscores the need for systemic changes in how organisations approach compensation. Thank you for sharing your perspective; it’s a crucial part of this discussion.
Yep. Negotiated an increase but it was half what I asked for. The job was posted for 15k more. I resigned they offered the 15 k for 2 years retention. I said nope.
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It’s frustrating to navigate those situations, especially when you’ve already made the effort to negotiate. It's commendable that you stood your ground and recognised your worth, even in the face of a tempting offer for retention. Such experiences highlight how important it is to value oneself and not settle for less. Your decision to prioritise your worth sends a strong message about the importance of fair compensation. Thank you for sharing your experience.
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Yes, I’ve seen that too. It’s eye-opening! Pay transparency really matters. It made me rethink my own worth.
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Absolutely! It’s amazing how these revelations can reshape our understanding of our own value in the workplace. Pay transparency truly plays a vital role in fostering fairness and equity. It’s encouraging to hear that you’re rethinking your worth because that awareness is the first step towards advocating for yourself. Thank you for sharing your thoughts; they’re an important part of this conversation.
Yes. I am from the generation where we just don't discuss our salary with colleagues. Well--working with the Gen Z nurse crowd who yap about their salaries while munching on Crumbl cookies and sipping their Iced Chai Skinny Lattes opened my eyes!! I had been at same office for 15 + years with minimal increases. The new nurses (who I was training) were making MORE than me!!!
@Dental Hygienist RDH1: I really appreciate you sharing your journey. It sounds incredibly frustrating. It’s tough when experience and dedication don’t seem to be valued appropriately. Your situation highlights the importance of advocating for ourselves and our worth. Have you thought about exploring other opportunities, like the hospital setting you mentioned? It might offer a chance for better pay and a more supportive work environment. You deserve to be recognized for your years of hard work!
I guess I had what might be considered the reverse of that. In my position, I was able to demonstrate a capability of creating spreadsheets, dashboards, pivot tables, data collections, and even improve on formulas to calculate all that data. No one else in my position was able to do that. When I asked for a salary increase because of the particular skills I was able to demonstrate I was told the basic scripted answer there is no money in the budget. I began to lose my drive working for this company, and then I started pulling back on all the extra skills that I was demonstrating.
I completely understand where you're coming from. It’s disheartening when your unique skills and contributions aren’t recognized, especially when they add significant value to the team. It's frustrating to feel undervalued, and it's no surprise that it affected your motivation. Have you considered discussing your accomplishments with management again or exploring opportunities elsewhere? You deserve to be in an environment that appreciates your contributions!