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Wage changed when I got the job!! advice needed

LJW_2
LJW_2 Posts: 354 Forumite
in Employment, jobseeking & training
Hi all, wondering if anybody can help. I recently applied for a job, had an interview and got it! It was advertised at a certain wage but I have just had a letter of appointment where it states the wage is less than that advertised.

Wages were not discussed at the interview as i assumed I would get the rate that was advertised.

Is this wrong?

Thanks in advance.

Comments

  • bryanb
    bryanb Posts: 5,034 Forumite
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    Was there a rider in the ad? eg- Up to, According to qualifications, or something similar?
    This is an open forum, anyone can post and I just did !
  • LJW_2
    LJW_2 Posts: 354 Forumite
    Hi, no it just said the level of pay that I would get which was grade 41 the letter I got said grade 38:confused:
  • PasturesNew
    PasturesNew Posts: 70,698 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    that is very specific. Maybe they made a mistake when they typed the letter up. Only way to clear this up is to call them and ask.
  • LJW_2
    LJW_2 Posts: 354 Forumite
    Salary: SCP 41 £34,107

    Hi I above is what it said and nothing else.
  • Mudd14
    Mudd14 Posts: 856 Forumite
    As above really the only way is to ask them, perhaps it is a general mistake. I doubt it to be honest but the only way is to negotiate
  • kazwookie
    kazwookie Posts: 14,341 Forumite
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    Ring them and ask them, pointing out what the advert and your letter said.

    Why did you not check at the interview?
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  • LJW_2
    LJW_2 Posts: 354 Forumite
    I already work for the company but on a different section. I assumed the pay would be as advertised.

    I will ring them Monday to check, hopefully they have it wrong:rolleyes:
  • LittleVoice
    LittleVoice Posts: 8,974 Forumite
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    kazwookie wrote: »
    Why did you not check at the interview?

    Generally advice is for candidates to avoid asking about pay at an interview - you want to be offered the job first.
  • mdean
    mdean Posts: 189 Forumite
    Is that local authority - could be that HR have screwed up - check with your new manager
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