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New employee earning more than me

Hi all,

We have a new hire at work (a private sector IT company).

He's a graduate, having just finished a computing degree (the same as me, but at a different uni).

Basically, I've found out he's earning £4,000 more than me.

Having been on the same wage for the last 3 years (21k), and been consistently told there is no money for any pay rises, I feel lied to and betrayed.

I'm now expected to do my job, and train this new hire.. hardly seems fair to me!

btw, i'm a guy so can't go down the Equal Pay route..

Cheers in advance
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  • miss_duke
    miss_duke Posts: 140 Forumite
    I agree that its very unfair, but unfortunately probably legit. Really he should have kept his wage to himself.
  • Bobl
    Bobl Posts: 695 Forumite
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    This happens all the time where pay is individually negotiated. Basically you have three choices:

    1. Put up with it.
    2. Find a job elsewhere for more money.
    3. Ask for a pay rise, but be prepared to do 1 or 2 if not successful.

    It is common knowledge that to get a pay rise in the current climate you may need to move to another company.
    Life is too short to drink bad wine!
  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,607 Forumite
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    Find a job elsewhere, then use it to negotiate a pay rise. If they refuse, then leave and take new job!
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
  • He didn't strictly tell me his salary. But he said his travel costs "Almost half his wage each month".. he then told another employee that his train tickets were "£770 a month".. doesn't take a genius to work out that means his net monthly income must be £1600 and therefore £25k a year.. Looking for a new job isn't an option in the current climate, there are so few about.. I'm just not very happy that my employer can take the !!!! like this.
  • Star1
    Star1 Posts: 90 Forumite
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    Be careful making assumptions like that!

    If he's a graduate, he may not have had another job this year so may not be paying much / any tax. Also, are you sure he meant net pay? If he hasn't had a payslip yet he may not even know what his net pay is
  • miss_duke
    miss_duke Posts: 140 Forumite
    I agree, it may simply be a misunderstanding! He was prob just complaining about his expenses, and not being precise if you see what I mean.
  • Bobl
    Bobl Posts: 695 Forumite
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    Interesting that you say there are no jobs about. I work in the IT Sector and we have been recruiting, also I have been contacted by quite a few Agencies with offers; had two interviews, offered both jobs, decided to stay where I am.

    Contact an Agent or upload you CV to Monster, also make sure your Linkedin profile has all your skills; that's where Agents look for contacts.

    Good Luck
    Life is too short to drink bad wine!
  • pimento
    pimento Posts: 6,243 Forumite
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    Blimey! Where's he travelling from if it's costing him £770 a month?

    I thought my fares were expensive at £302 a month.
    "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." -- Red Adair
  • He's been at work 2 months.. so he's definately had at least 1 pay slip.. regarding Tax, we're paye so he's taxed like anybody else..

    And regarding jobs, believe me, up in the North East they are very few and far between.
  • pimento wrote: »
    Blimey! Where's he travelling from if it's costing him £770 a month?

    I thought my fares were expensive at £302 a month.

    Well as he's a graduate he took the first job he was offered. so that is his problem that he pays so much for travel. But as soon as he moves closer then that discrepancy will be gone.
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