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I don't see that there is any counter to that argument, which is why I've never made it. Employers honestly don't care about my bills, once they issue my paycheck that's it, they don't care what I do with it or how far it goes. I agree that it seems heartless, but it's just cold hard logic.
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I don’t get why anyone would increase salary just because time passed on the calendar. I’ve never asked for a raise, but I’m always targeting the next promotion.
I would lead the conversation with all you accomplishments, value you added and skills you’ve gained that make you more valuable.
I would layer in where market rates are for someone of your experience and skills. If you do your research I’m sure you’ll find your salary is behind. This is intended to help your boss understand your pay is not competitive in the market and he should address that.
You could adhere to a strict 40-hour work week, since that’s all they pay you for. But before you do, make sure you want to get fired.
I work this job to pay for those personal expenses? Not sure that would go over well, but that is the truth. I’d lead the conversation with the positives of why you should have a raise, work/accomplishments/projects, which are terms that management tends to understand.
You leave.
They’re selfish and only care about themselves, which is why corporate is annoyed people woke up post-pandemic and started treating them the same way. I’ve heard it’s best to leave out personal expenses when asking for a raise and focus on what one has done during their job. This way they’re forced to pay attention to your work and not try to weasel in anything else that can jeopardize your chances of getting one
Weird flex from boss. But I'll bite.
Your boss's response, while "heartless" is not a reflection of wider economic system.
It is between you and them. If your boss is not the owner, then this comment is super weird and misplaced power/aggression. But I will assume that your boss is the owner for this post.
remember that there are misaligned incentives between employer and employee. Employers incentive is maximize value at lowest cost. Employees incentive is to maximize pay (owner see this as cost) with as little value to company as possible (thus increasing free time, family, vacation, etc)
That is the gig. That is it. Full stop.
No matter what is put in between (great benefits, great bonus, they care about me, they really treat their employees well) -- all can be true-- the incentives are always misaligned. even if altruistic and genuine.
Back to your post. Harsh...sure. But a good reminder. Set you mentals, keep the job, look for a new one, or start one.
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Your boss is right – don't anchor raises to personal finances. Reframe to market value: "You're correct. Let me rephrase: my role now pays $X-Y in our market, and I'm currently below that range. What's the path to market-rate compensation?"
Inflation affects everyone's expenses and salary benchmarks. When they say "we pay for the role," hold them to it – make them prove they're actually paying market rate for your role, not 2021 rates frozen in place.
If they won't budge, someone else will pay you properly.