No payrise...do I resign?!

[sallycroc]

I've been working at a new news channel for three months. I wasn't happy with the salary they offered me so we negotiated a salary I was reasonably happy with.

3 months on and the channel has done very well, I have performed well and shown that I am hard working.

On Friday I asked for payrise and my boss said no, its not possible, didn't really have a reason. I found it difficult to ask because I'm under 30, female. My boss is around 50 - very high up.

I said I would have to leave if they didn't consider. So my boss said he would discuss it with the director.

Then today I asked if this matter had been discussed and he said that it had. And the director said no. The director doesn't speak very good english so I don't really speak to him.

Last week I said to the director can you believe I've been here for 3 months. He said he's happy with me, I'm hard working, look smart, get on well with everyone, etc. When I asked my boss what the reason is - he said it's unfair to give me a payrise because "others" would question it. I said the information should be confidential.

Anyway, I think the real reason is because they are saving money. The sister bigger company is in another country and they spend a lot of money on "exchange rates". So today I'm going to resign.

I really don't want to. I enjoy my job, I have worked well on my projects. Although I think if I resign it will make them realise I can work elsewhere and earn more money. I think my boss said "no" because he doesn't believe I can and will reisgn.

Does anyone have any comments or feedback? I will resign tomorrow morning.

Cheers, Sally x

[Goodsoulette]

SHouldnt you court another company first and have another job to go to.

[sallycroc]

Yes, I see your point of view.

I will probably work temporarily while looking for another job.

Do you think it's weak if I accept that they will not give me a payrise and stay?

Thanks, Sally.

[CheekyChops]

3 months really isn't long to be working somewhere before expecting a pay rise. Most workplaces have set pay structures which are reviewed once a year, usually after a persons annual review.

Did you ask them either at the interview or when you accepted the job how long it would be before you could expect a pay rise? You shouldn't have accepted a job if you were only 'reasonably happy' with the salary.

[CheekyChops]

Just seen your answer. I don't think you would be seen as weak if you stayed on the same salary. However if you do get a performance review in the future and are still turned down for a rise, then I would consider looking elsewhere.

[bimbo123456]

Get real Sally! A payrise after 3 months!!!!! Most of us wage slaves only get one rise a year. You're barely out of probation. If you enjoy the job and like the people that is worth more than a few hundred pounds.

[esquire_19]

id definetely agree with the above sally, i think it is nieve in most jobs to expect a payrise after 3 months. If you like your job, then just stick at, work hard, show your loyalty and show a keen interest without brown nosing, you'll soon rise fast.
Oh yeah and definetely do not resign without securing yourself another job first, temping is what is says on the tin! and you wont find you can put 100% into a job if you dont see a future with them.
good luck sally

[Bird Legs]

If you are not happy - RESIGN!

[sallycroc]

I should have added that I'm doing two jobs so that's why I want a payrise.

I'm being used - so that's why I was surprised when they didn't even think about it. I need to escape.

Thanks for all your comments...

[bednobs]

who gets payrises every three months? (i dont know the answer so i would guess at hardly anybody!
if you dont feel you are being paid what you are worth then leave

[Reverandfunk]

Jackanory.

Get back to your colouring in.

[spaced]

Sally, be aware that companies do not, by law, have to give you a pay rise. 3 months...come on...if one of my new employees asked me for a payrise after 3 months, I would write their resignation letter for them.

You need to have you IPA (Individual Personal Appraisal) and also also regurlar supervisions where progress can be documented. It is at your IPA that any pay rise is discussed.

[pingping]

i agree with all of the above answers. unless it was clearly stated in your contract that you would be eligible for a pay rise upon completion of your probation period, i'm not sure why you think that one is expected and is your right. as others have said, most companies will give annual pay rises (and then only in line with inflation) not 3-monthly ones.

i think you may need to consider how you are coming across to your current employers, as no staff member is indispensible.