offered payrise 3 months later told it was mistake

tir21

getmore4less wrote: »

Forget about the new job and do the old one that does not require the new qualification.

The trouble is ive taken on quite a few extra financial commitments based on the new rate

Unfortunately I can't go to the companies I owe money to and say can I today you less because im earning less than I thought I would

newbie1980

tir21 wrote: »

The trouble is ive taken on quite a few extra financial commitments based on the new rate

Unfortunately I can't go to the companies I owe money to and say can I today you less because im earning less than I thought I would

problem in life is never commit to something until you have whatever offered in hand

this is why the country is in a mess as people overstretch themsleves

tir21

newbie1980 wrote: »

problem in life is never commit to something until you have whatever offered in hand

this is why the country is in a mess as people overstretch themsleves

I didn't overstretch myself if they kept their side of the deal. I just assumed that I could trust them to stick to what had been agreed

JReacher1

tir21 wrote: »

I didn't overstretch myself if they kept their side of the deal. I just assumed that I could trust them to stick to what had been agreed

It's dangerous to change your circumstances based on just an email. Until you have written confirmation in the form of a contract or an offical letter confirming the changes to your contract then it's best to be cautious.

tir21

JReacher1 wrote: »

It's dangerous to change your circumstances based on just an email. Until you have written confirmation in the form of a contract or an offical letter confirming the changes to your contract then it's best to be cautious.

I thought a verbal offer constituted a contract so I thought I'd be safe with email confirmation

agrinnall

I think you've provided your own answer, your boss and HR aren't playing ball, so take it to the MD.

getmore4less

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5066367

same problem or a new one?

mgdavid

tir21 wrote: »

I didn't overstretch myself if they kept their side of the deal. I just assumed that I could trust them to stick to what had been agreed

That's where you went wrong; I cannot recommend too strongly, in life never assume anything.
And where money is concerned, never spend it until it is in your hand or bank account. You should have waited until after the first pay date on the new scale.
You can try talking to the MD but I wouldn't get your hopes up.

jacksod

How did the email from HR read exactly?
You said it says something like the following:
"we would be happy for you to take on the role on the rates below"...
You said it stated a start date and that you started that new role on that date.
To me that's binding and you have now got a new role.
They can't just tell you that it was a mistake.
I would ask to speak to your HR person again, or their boss, explain the situation and stick to your guns.
If you get no joy there, then go over their heads with a grievance.

keyser666

tir21 wrote: »

Yes

Why is yes too short a reply on this site. Sometimes yes is all that is required

Just type yes and press the spacebar like ten times and then put a full stop