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Originally Posted by delilahjed44  Something else that kills me is a an office clerk friend of mine worked years before she made it to the pay she has..and yet they turn around and hire in the new gal who gets the exact amount that my friend increased to after the 23 years of service...now thats a kick in the teeth..I hate it when they do this to people its just not fair. |
One of several things is probably at work with your friend.
A. She's the type of worker that does the minimum to get by and thus only earns the minimum. She has received raises over the years as the employer raised her own minimum wage, or the legal minimum wage rose, but the employer is not willing to invest more than the mininmum in your friend because your friend hasn't demonstrated she is worth it. She is being compensated according to her performance.
B. Your friend is an outstanding employee but doesn't have the courage to take care of her own needs and demand a raise. The employer is taking advantage of this. If this is the case, your friend should muster a little fortitude and ask to be compensated according to her performance, and if the answer is no - seek employment where she will be.
Either way, if she is not being fairly compensated, its her own fault. No one in this country needs to accept being paid less than their worth once they've had the opportunity to demonstrate their worth.