How do employers justify not giving raises?

[Disoblige]

My company started not giving raises this year. Started laying people off and moving people around the company too.

Needless to say, I looked for new work. I handed in my resignation letter today, and I start at a new place shortly

OP, get your certs and get outta there ASAP!

[codetrap]

Originally posted by nzwasp
At my company I was told I wouldn't get a raise for 4 years and that they don't do inflation raises either.

And when I do get a raise in 4 years it might be 2k or something like that.

I would change company if I had better certifications (in IT) but im still studying for those.

Sounds to me like you might not be worth a raise at this time. Every time I've wanted a raise, it boiled down to me taking the initiative, and tying my training and responsibilities to a specific amount.

If you want inflationary raises, join a union....

[dirtsniffer]

I would quit any job that wouldn't match inflation.

[sabad66]

If I were you I would be looking for something else right away after a conversation like that.

[KLCC]

Originally posted by nzwasp
At my company I was told I wouldn't get a raise for 4 years and that they don't do inflation raises either.

And when I do get a raise in 4 years it might be 2k or something like that.

I would change company if I had better certifications (in IT) but im still studying for those.

you wouldn't happen to work for AHS eh?...Contradictory to what the public believes...there will actually be a claw back from employer on wages. Where is that golden shake that everyone is saying?

[codetrap]

Originally posted by KLCC
you wouldn't happen to work for AHS eh?...Contradictory to what the public believes...there will actually be a claw back from employer on wages. Where is that golden shake that everyone is saying?

Cite your source please.

[KLCC]

Source:

wage freeze (old news)
http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-h...ures-1.1195681

(union fee - wage claw back) -
https://albertahealthservices.ats.hr...i?jobid=256303

Note the following: "All Management and Out Of Scope positions are being reviewed for possible inclusion in the AUPE General Support Services bargaining unit. If this position is impacted, the incumbent will be notified accordingly."

In addition to the career posting: (this hasn't made news yet )
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/a...f-ahs-it-staff

[leftwing]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
I would quit any job that wouldn't match inflation.

This. If your not matching inflation your pretty much getting a pay decrease each year.

[Euro838]

http://lifehacker.com/5993259/ten-re...an-do-about-it

http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/a...se-your-salary

[nzwasp]

No I work at the same place as spikers, different dept though.

[Ven]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
I would quit any job that wouldn't match inflation.

Originally posted by leftwing


This. If your not matching inflation your pretty much getting a pay decrease each year.

This x2. You're actually working for less money now than what you were hired for. You're experienced in that position and have been contributing to the success of that company, so you're worth less? If you were a shit employee they would have shown you the door long ago. You're probably a good employee, they just have absolutely no respect for you and they'll grind you because you take it. Don't give another second of your time to that company. This is basically another card in the race to the bottom game. Stop playing.

[Unknown303]

Like what one of the OG's once said;

Originally posted by Cos
I now worry about if I HAD to take a pay cut to $60 grand. I couldnt afford it. I would go bankrupt.

[thrasher22]

If you're not getting a cost of living raise every year, you're literally making less money every year you work there. Unless its providing you some great experience, or can't get a comparable wage elsewhere I'd start looking asap...

[firebane]

Originally posted by Kloubek
I was once told that they keep raises low so we can get one every year, regardless of how the company is doing. Except averaged out, the raises don't even meet cost of living increases so they might as well not even bother.

Sounds like where I work. After one year they gave me a 3% increase which only adds up to around $1100/yr or $100/month.

[Ven]

Originally posted by Kloubek
I was once told that they keep raises low so we can get one every year, regardless of how the company is doing.

And did you believe that?

[Isaiah]

Originally posted by nzwasp
No I work at the same place as spikers, different dept though.

Spikers has a job? I was convinced he's a professional good Samaritan.

[Cos]

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[AndyL]

Originally posted by Cos


I've had my fair share of jobs. How do you think I keep getting raises!?! haha

Well its not by customers writing glowing reviews who are you today?

[heavyfuel]

Couldn't imagine.... Just couldn't imagine.

[Cos]

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