Ever been told you make too much when it comes to getting a raise??

[Charade]

I just did.

They doubled the size of my territory and increased my customers by at least 50 percent and they have the nerve to give me 1.5 percent. Not even a increase in pay, just a lump sum which means my base doesn't change.

I'm kinda pissed right now so I think I'll have some chocolate.

 

[KelNottAt]

This hasn't happened to me. But, I know that it is entirely possible under the compensation structure at my company.

Basically, every job in the company has a "market reference point." That's the average wage for the job throughout our market. It is our company policy to pay from 80% of the MRP to 120% of the MRP. No less, no more.

People who are "maxed out" of their MRPs can get no more merit raises. Just lump sums. Sounds like that's what happened to you. (Although, at our company, it's usually roughly equivalent to a merit increase...which is usually more than 1.5%.)

In your case, it really sounds like a raw deal due to your expanded territory and larger book. I'm sorry to hear about it. Is there any chance your position can be re-evaluated for a higher "grade" and MRP?

 

[kelleigh1]

Many, many years ago, at raise time I was told that my raise was smaller than everyone else's because I'd gotten such a large raise during my 6 month review.

This company gave a first raise after 6 months and then annual raises at the beginning of every year. I'd received a 6% raise after 6 months because they were so impressed with my work and felt I deserved a significant raise. At the annual reviews, they still thought I was doing great, but decided I should only get 2% because they didn't want to give me too much.

Boy was I ticked!

 

[motherhen17404]

Yep, it happened to DH years ago. He was working retail and was in the #1 store for the company. He was doing a great job, but he made more money then most of the District Managers in the company and they were very upset about it. What they did not understand was DH worked 2x the hours they did and he did not get the perks they did. The company ended up bringing trumped up charges against DH just to be able to fire him to cut their payroll. We have learned that once you "top out" on their payroll scale, this is what they do. We know of 5 people who had this happen to them. Needless to say, DH no longer works retail!

 

[Disney Doll]

I've been told that I will not get the full raise that I earned because I was at the "ceiling" for my "job level".

 

[Cindy B]

Its happened to DH as well.

 

[VickiVM]

I just did.

They doubled the size of my territory and increased my customers by at least 50 percent and they have the nerve to give me 1.5 percent. Not even a increase in pay, just a lump sum which means my base doesn't change.

I'm kinda pissed right now so I think I'll have some chocolate.

If you are on a base, does that mean you're commissioned? Could it be that the in the eyes of your company, the increased territory and customers should mean more commissions??

My husband has worked for the same company for 8 years and has never gotten a raise because he's a commissioned sales rep. His base is the same - as when he started and he gets a draw against that.

 

[Missy1961]

I've been told that I will not get the full raise that I earned because I was at the "ceiling" for my "job level".

Yep, this is what I've been told as well.

 

[Sleepy]

I used to work for a family run business and my boss was a jerk. You know, the kind who only got his job because his daddy was the boss. Anyway, raises were sort of given based on favoritism and some got and others did not. When I found out everyone else was making more than I was (I had been there the longest) and the generous boss had just recently given out a bunch of raises, I went and asked for one too. I was flatly told I made more than anyone else and if I wanted a raise, I could take on more work. I was on the verge of quitting anyway, so I just told him off and left the office. 2 days later, he approached me and told me he had no idea I made so little. I reminded him as boss, it is his responsibility to know what all of his employees were making (there was only 7 of us) and before getting snippy and rude with someone when they ask for equal treatement, one needs to have their facts straight! I got my raise by the end of the week. I also quit without notice.

 

[christineann]

The attorney I worked for several years ago decided to leave the wonderful firm where we worked and go in with a smaller firm and open a local office. He told me I would make the same salary with the same raises, bonuses, benefits, etc. When I had my review, he told me that the senior partner (in the other town) said that I made too much because I was making more than his paralegal, who was not certified and did not the education I did. My boss pointed that out to the senior partner, who still complained, so I left for a more stable firm. I told the senior partner (very politely) before I left that I needed to work for a firm that wanted a paralegal with my qualifications. They hired a less qualified replacement for less money, so I guess it was a win-win situation for everyone.

 

[UrsulasMyHero]

Yes, infact when I was working at DRC (CRO for those in the know). When it came time for the first raise (after 90 days) I was given one, no problem. The next time at 6 mos (I think) I was told that they were going to give me one, but most likely it would be removed in a few weeks, after they took a look into things.

At my annual performance review, everyone got a .40 and .50 cent raise, I only got a .04 cent raise even though my evaluation was a 4.6. Why? Because I was topped out. I was making more than many of the floor managers (I was told by one of the managers that I'd started out higher than many of them do).

It was shortly after that that I gave my notice. I was doing excellent work, but not getting paid for it.

 

[vettechick99]

Eat up my friend. You are not alone. My last company (a media semi-giant) refused to give me a raise for the three years I worked for them. They did institute an incentive program, but the goals were so ridiculous, I couldn't ever meet them!

Have some chocolate for me, too.

 

[Charade]

If you are on a base, does that mean you're commissioned? Could it be that the in the eyes of your company, the increased territory and customers should mean more commissions??

No, I'm salaried but non exempt. I'm in service, not sales.

 

[Charade]

Basically, every job in the company has a "market reference point." That's the average wage for the job throughout our market. It is our company policy to pay from 80% of the MRP to 120% of the MRP. No less, no more.

I just checked and I'm at 112% of the mid point so I'm not topped out yet.

The scale for my job appears to be 60 to 120 percent of mid-point. I guess I'd have to walk on water to max out. I'd have a better chance switching to anothe job within the company to make more money. I just feel that that money didn't even qualify as a COL increase let alone merit.

In your case, it really sounds like a raw deal due to your expanded territory and larger book. I'm sorry to hear about it. Is there any chance your position can be re-evaluated for a higher "grade" and MRP?

I would have to change to a product line that's a higher pay scale to move to a different pay scale. I'm stuck where I am at right now.

 

[ztbz]

Disney Cast Members get told this every 3 or 4 years when the Contracts are renegotiated.

If were lucky Disney might give a quarter raise once every four or fives years.

 

[clh2]

Due to the Market-Competitive structure that my company uses - my raise next year can be a WHOPPING 8 CENTS per hour. I'll do the math for you, that is $3.20 per week, or topping out at $166.40 per year.


I know - I know, don't spend it in one place.

The really "tick me off" part of this, I get my annual review in December, and my insurance will most likely go up higher than that, so next year, I'll be taking home less next year than I am this year.