Slappie 9 #1 July 20, 2005 Was my raise this year. Is that par, subpar? Let's see what others got or normally get. I got 1% one year and told my boss to slap me instead. Most I've gotten is 6% and that was an extremely busy year. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #2 July 20, 2005 I got 19% at the beginning of the month Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #3 July 20, 2005 I was given a 5% raise as a promotion. In the same breath, they took away 5% of my short-term incentive bonus (to get everyone to the same level). Congratulations Rebecca! Oh wait... Better than nothing... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #4 July 20, 2005 I think with larger companies 3% is about average unless there is a promotion involved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #5 July 20, 2005 QuoteI think with larger companies 3% is about average unless there is a promotion involved. I'm in a super large international company. So I'm thinking it's about right. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #6 July 20, 2005 Dude be happy you got a raise. I worked for a startup from the summer of '01 until last November and while I was appropriately paid for my profession (software developer) I never got one single raise in my 4 years at this company. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gmittar 0 #7 July 20, 2005 5% is cost of living. Most I've gotten was 30% |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites outlawphx 1 #8 July 20, 2005 I got a 3% cost of living raise this year, plus a bonus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #9 July 20, 2005 Last year 3%, this year 0%, but hey "we didn't take your bonus away, of course we have decided you will only get 50% of it." Unfortunately I'm trying to get everything together to start plans to buy a house, so finding a new job right now is not a good idea. Edit to add....this was not based on my performance this was company wide they were trying to save money. Performance wise I got 100% of my 50%.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #10 July 20, 2005 When I was in management, 5% was reserved for only the best employees and that meant giving someone else only 1%. (We only had so much room in the budget.) I can't remember the last time I saw a 5% raise unless a promotion was involved. Most managers would prefer to do 3% across the board instead- unless one person is really deserving and another is not. In my field, the only way to get more money is to take a job with the competition! (Or accept the job, give notice and see if your current employer is willing to make it worth your while to stay!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Buried 0 #11 July 20, 2005 Quote5% is cost of living that's incorrect. It's usually around 3 +-.5% a yr mine was 4% last yr and that was on the high end... If I'm getting raises, I'd hope for it to be the same as cost of living.. if not more.. if more I wouldn't complain. Depending on the salary, raises are necessary. I'm more of a believer in bonuses... even though they get taxed differently .. but then again i work for a non profit Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DTOXX 0 #12 July 20, 2005 4.1% in my last raise. I guess you could say I work for a large company, an oil company worth roughly 2.5 billion in income last year... ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #13 July 20, 2005 QuoteWas my raise this year. Is that par, subpar? Let's see what others got or normally get. I got 1% one year and told my boss to slap me instead. Most I've gotten is 6% and that was an extremely busy year. ___________________________________ The last job I held before going into business fo myself, the average raise was 3%. That's the last raise I've seen. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites monkycndo 0 #14 July 20, 2005 Over the last 8 years, no annual raises, only by promotion. But those were nice. Now I'm thinking of quiting the rat race and doing something else.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vertifly 0 #15 July 20, 2005 The company I am with is doing really well but is not giving any raises. In fact, rumors are that salary cuts will start happening next year. Now-a-days, more bucks come from your own independent diligence. In other words, start a financially lucrative idea and go with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #16 July 20, 2005 QuoteNow-a-days, more bucks come from your own independent diligence. In other words, start a financially lucrative idea and go with it. Cool I'll take your advice and buy some lotto tickets tonight. I mean that is my retirement fund "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Buried 0 #17 July 20, 2005 QuoteThe company I am with is doing really well but is not giving any raises. In fact, rumors are that salary cuts will start happening next year. I hate that.. the 'workers' salary goes down but the CEO's goes up, whether or not the company was profitable or not! Seriously.. If you took that extra 200k the CEO is making you could give 50 employee's 4k more a yr.. and that 4k matters more to them than that extra 200k to the CEO Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #18 July 20, 2005 I'm having a blonde moment...I dunno how to figure out my % raise. I just know how much more per paycheck i make. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #19 July 20, 2005 QuoteQuoteThe company I am with is doing really well but is not giving any raises. In fact, rumors are that salary cuts will start happening next year. I hate that.. the 'workers' salary goes down but the CEO's goes up, whether or not the company was profitable or not! Seriously.. If you took that extra 200k the CEO is making you could give 50 employee's 4k more a yr.. and that 4k matters more to them than that extra 200k to the CEO damn man I am not going on that rant! As much as I'd love to go off on it!! "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blewaway5 0 #20 July 20, 2005 3% cost of living. Sure wish they'd have taken these gas prices into account Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Buried 0 #21 July 20, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteThe company I am with is doing really well but is not giving any raises. In fact, rumors are that salary cuts will start happening next year. I hate that.. the 'workers' salary goes down but the CEO's goes up, whether or not the company was profitable or not! Seriously.. If you took that extra 200k the CEO is making you could give 50 employee's 4k more a yr.. and that 4k matters more to them than that extra 200k to the CEO damn man I am not going on that rant! As much as I'd love to go off on it!! it's pretty easy to do, but most people dont want to hear about corporate reforms (mainly the bigwigs). see you in the SC Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vertifly 0 #22 July 20, 2005 QuoteI'm having a blonde moment...I dunno how to figure out my % raise. I just know how much more per paycheck i make. Sunshine, Example: Last year you made 20k. This year you make 25k. Take the difference (5k) and divide by last years salary. In this case 5 divided by 20 = 25% raise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites haymangonzo 0 #23 July 20, 2005 Quote The last job I held before going into business fo myself, the average raise was 3%. That's the last raise I've seen. Chuck I bet you missed out on a promotion also *** Nice to meet you toot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #24 July 20, 2005 QuoteQuote The last job I held before going into business fo myself, the average raise was 3%. That's the last raise I've seen. Chuck I bet you missed out on a promotion also _________________________________ After 17-yrs. I'd had about enough of the bull-shit, saw the opportunity and walked-off! I'd been promised a promotion for 16 of those years! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites haymangonzo 0 #25 July 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuote The last job I held before going into business fo myself, the average raise was 3%. That's the last raise I've seen. Chuck I bet you missed out on a promotion also _________________________________ After 17-yrs. I'd had about enough of the bull-shit, saw the opportunity and walked-off! I'd been promised a promotion for 16 of those years! Chuck I used to work for a financial institution and was told we we're all one big family. A family that would share its fortunes and it's misery equally amongst it's members. Translation: if you're not on the board of directors, you're screwed. I also walked away, started a business for myself and never looked back. Damn, the best decision I ever made. *** Nice to meet you toot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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Rebecca 0 #3 July 20, 2005 I was given a 5% raise as a promotion. In the same breath, they took away 5% of my short-term incentive bonus (to get everyone to the same level). Congratulations Rebecca! Oh wait... Better than nothing... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #4 July 20, 2005 I think with larger companies 3% is about average unless there is a promotion involved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #5 July 20, 2005 QuoteI think with larger companies 3% is about average unless there is a promotion involved. I'm in a super large international company. So I'm thinking it's about right. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #6 July 20, 2005 Dude be happy you got a raise. I worked for a startup from the summer of '01 until last November and while I was appropriately paid for my profession (software developer) I never got one single raise in my 4 years at this company. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmittar 0 #7 July 20, 2005 5% is cost of living. Most I've gotten was 30% |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawphx 1 #8 July 20, 2005 I got a 3% cost of living raise this year, plus a bonus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #9 July 20, 2005 Last year 3%, this year 0%, but hey "we didn't take your bonus away, of course we have decided you will only get 50% of it." Unfortunately I'm trying to get everything together to start plans to buy a house, so finding a new job right now is not a good idea. Edit to add....this was not based on my performance this was company wide they were trying to save money. Performance wise I got 100% of my 50%.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #10 July 20, 2005 When I was in management, 5% was reserved for only the best employees and that meant giving someone else only 1%. (We only had so much room in the budget.) I can't remember the last time I saw a 5% raise unless a promotion was involved. Most managers would prefer to do 3% across the board instead- unless one person is really deserving and another is not. In my field, the only way to get more money is to take a job with the competition! (Or accept the job, give notice and see if your current employer is willing to make it worth your while to stay!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #11 July 20, 2005 Quote5% is cost of living that's incorrect. It's usually around 3 +-.5% a yr mine was 4% last yr and that was on the high end... If I'm getting raises, I'd hope for it to be the same as cost of living.. if not more.. if more I wouldn't complain. Depending on the salary, raises are necessary. I'm more of a believer in bonuses... even though they get taxed differently .. but then again i work for a non profit Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #12 July 20, 2005 4.1% in my last raise. I guess you could say I work for a large company, an oil company worth roughly 2.5 billion in income last year... ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #13 July 20, 2005 QuoteWas my raise this year. Is that par, subpar? Let's see what others got or normally get. I got 1% one year and told my boss to slap me instead. Most I've gotten is 6% and that was an extremely busy year. ___________________________________ The last job I held before going into business fo myself, the average raise was 3%. That's the last raise I've seen. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #14 July 20, 2005 Over the last 8 years, no annual raises, only by promotion. But those were nice. Now I'm thinking of quiting the rat race and doing something else.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #15 July 20, 2005 The company I am with is doing really well but is not giving any raises. In fact, rumors are that salary cuts will start happening next year. Now-a-days, more bucks come from your own independent diligence. In other words, start a financially lucrative idea and go with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #16 July 20, 2005 QuoteNow-a-days, more bucks come from your own independent diligence. In other words, start a financially lucrative idea and go with it. Cool I'll take your advice and buy some lotto tickets tonight. I mean that is my retirement fund "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #17 July 20, 2005 QuoteThe company I am with is doing really well but is not giving any raises. In fact, rumors are that salary cuts will start happening next year. I hate that.. the 'workers' salary goes down but the CEO's goes up, whether or not the company was profitable or not! Seriously.. If you took that extra 200k the CEO is making you could give 50 employee's 4k more a yr.. and that 4k matters more to them than that extra 200k to the CEO Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #18 July 20, 2005 I'm having a blonde moment...I dunno how to figure out my % raise. I just know how much more per paycheck i make. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #19 July 20, 2005 QuoteQuoteThe company I am with is doing really well but is not giving any raises. In fact, rumors are that salary cuts will start happening next year. I hate that.. the 'workers' salary goes down but the CEO's goes up, whether or not the company was profitable or not! Seriously.. If you took that extra 200k the CEO is making you could give 50 employee's 4k more a yr.. and that 4k matters more to them than that extra 200k to the CEO damn man I am not going on that rant! As much as I'd love to go off on it!! "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #20 July 20, 2005 3% cost of living. Sure wish they'd have taken these gas prices into account Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #21 July 20, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteThe company I am with is doing really well but is not giving any raises. In fact, rumors are that salary cuts will start happening next year. I hate that.. the 'workers' salary goes down but the CEO's goes up, whether or not the company was profitable or not! Seriously.. If you took that extra 200k the CEO is making you could give 50 employee's 4k more a yr.. and that 4k matters more to them than that extra 200k to the CEO damn man I am not going on that rant! As much as I'd love to go off on it!! it's pretty easy to do, but most people dont want to hear about corporate reforms (mainly the bigwigs). see you in the SC Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #22 July 20, 2005 QuoteI'm having a blonde moment...I dunno how to figure out my % raise. I just know how much more per paycheck i make. Sunshine, Example: Last year you made 20k. This year you make 25k. Take the difference (5k) and divide by last years salary. In this case 5 divided by 20 = 25% raise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haymangonzo 0 #23 July 20, 2005 Quote The last job I held before going into business fo myself, the average raise was 3%. That's the last raise I've seen. Chuck I bet you missed out on a promotion also *** Nice to meet you toot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #24 July 20, 2005 QuoteQuote The last job I held before going into business fo myself, the average raise was 3%. That's the last raise I've seen. Chuck I bet you missed out on a promotion also _________________________________ After 17-yrs. I'd had about enough of the bull-shit, saw the opportunity and walked-off! I'd been promised a promotion for 16 of those years! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haymangonzo 0 #25 July 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuote The last job I held before going into business fo myself, the average raise was 3%. That's the last raise I've seen. Chuck I bet you missed out on a promotion also _________________________________ After 17-yrs. I'd had about enough of the bull-shit, saw the opportunity and walked-off! I'd been promised a promotion for 16 of those years! Chuck I used to work for a financial institution and was told we we're all one big family. A family that would share its fortunes and it's misery equally amongst it's members. Translation: if you're not on the board of directors, you're screwed. I also walked away, started a business for myself and never looked back. Damn, the best decision I ever made. *** Nice to meet you toot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
