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First off, let me start by saying I have a great boss and love working for him. He's taught me a ton, and I'm extremely grateful for that. However, for the last couple of months, I've felt that I'm underpaid. Recently, it's gotten to the point where I'm actually distracted at work, thinking I should be making more. I love my job, and money is the last thing I want to be thinking about during work.
Today after work, I spoke to my boss about this. To say the least, he's being reluctant to give me a raise. 9 months ago, I was hired at $13/hour. I was essentially a labourer and cut guy. Today, thanks mostly to boss's teaching, I have enough knowledge, speed, and ability that my boss is comfortable leaving the jobsite on a daily basis, leaving me in charge of whatever we are doing. Granted, there are some parts of the the house that he still needs to be there for, but for much of the house, I am able to effectively get work done and answer every question our other employee has regarding whatever we are doing.
I looked up postings for other companies looking to hire someone of my ability and experience. Wages in our area range from $16-20/hour. Currently, I'm being paid $14/hour. When I brought this up with my boss, he said he doesn't give raises more than one dollar every six months (two bucks a year). I told him that I thought I should be paid according to ability rather than time spent working for him. I then proceeded to list reasons why I think I'm worth at least $16, none of which my boss objected to. I also asked if he knew any $14/hour workers who could do what I do, to which he had no answer to. His concern seems to be, if I get a $3 increase this year, I'm going to expect a $3 increase next year and so on. I told him once again that I expect to be paid based on ability. If I'm good enough to deserve another 3 dollars next year, I feel I should get it. If I don't progress enough? Tough chit for me, I don't deserve a raise simply for putting in time. Furthermore, it was revealed to me that our "new guy" (who requires constant direction from me) makes only a dollar less per hour than me, which I find slightly offensive, considering how much more work I get done than him, and how many more tasks I'm expected to perform.
We went back and forth for a bit before our builder showed up. I told my boss that we'll talk later, and let him go to discuss what he had to about the house we're currently framing. That's pretty much where we stand now. I'd really appreciate anyone willing to give a 3rd party opinion on the subject. I'm still a fairly young kid (21) who tends to have his arrogant head up his
sometimes, so I'd love to hear some insight from a someone with more experience than me.
PS. I hope I'm not violating any pricing policies on the site by giving exact figures of wages. If I'm out of line here, please let me know so I can edit the post.
Today after work, I spoke to my boss about this. To say the least, he's being reluctant to give me a raise. 9 months ago, I was hired at $13/hour. I was essentially a labourer and cut guy. Today, thanks mostly to boss's teaching, I have enough knowledge, speed, and ability that my boss is comfortable leaving the jobsite on a daily basis, leaving me in charge of whatever we are doing. Granted, there are some parts of the the house that he still needs to be there for, but for much of the house, I am able to effectively get work done and answer every question our other employee has regarding whatever we are doing.
I looked up postings for other companies looking to hire someone of my ability and experience. Wages in our area range from $16-20/hour. Currently, I'm being paid $14/hour. When I brought this up with my boss, he said he doesn't give raises more than one dollar every six months (two bucks a year). I told him that I thought I should be paid according to ability rather than time spent working for him. I then proceeded to list reasons why I think I'm worth at least $16, none of which my boss objected to. I also asked if he knew any $14/hour workers who could do what I do, to which he had no answer to. His concern seems to be, if I get a $3 increase this year, I'm going to expect a $3 increase next year and so on. I told him once again that I expect to be paid based on ability. If I'm good enough to deserve another 3 dollars next year, I feel I should get it. If I don't progress enough? Tough chit for me, I don't deserve a raise simply for putting in time. Furthermore, it was revealed to me that our "new guy" (who requires constant direction from me) makes only a dollar less per hour than me, which I find slightly offensive, considering how much more work I get done than him, and how many more tasks I'm expected to perform.
We went back and forth for a bit before our builder showed up. I told my boss that we'll talk later, and let him go to discuss what he had to about the house we're currently framing. That's pretty much where we stand now. I'd really appreciate anyone willing to give a 3rd party opinion on the subject. I'm still a fairly young kid (21) who tends to have his arrogant head up his
PS. I hope I'm not violating any pricing policies on the site by giving exact figures of wages. If I'm out of line here, please let me know so I can edit the post.