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Feb 28, 2013 - 02:51 AM |
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Contract-mandated raises aren't that bad |
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So my first two years at this job are locked as far as my pay goes. Its just a "if you're not fired, you get this raise." This is good for training so you're not worried about performance, but just knowing what to do. I'm a fast learner so I've gone beyond this probationary sort of position and in comparable companies, I'm considered underpaid.
I guess at times this is a pain in the ass when I work long hours or just go all-out on a project and perform well, but won't get recognized. It can deter someone from working harder because the raises aren't reflective of that performance.
But god damn, a month before you know you're getting another 5 grand added to your salary, it feels nice. I can actually change my budget ahead of time and know what I can afford when (eg: new computer yesterday). The perks of the job do compensate for some of the monetary shortcomings (such as free insurance for me and $50 a month for a spouse. That's 0$ contribution and 0$ copays with VERY generous coverage) and I'm grateful for those. But there's just something about knowing when you're getting a bump and not even needing an annual review to know IF you're getting a raise...feels good.
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