Re: More responsibilities, but no more $

Subject: Re: More responsibilities, but no more $
From: Annamaria Profit <inteltek2 -at- earthlink -dot- net>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2001 12:04:12 -0400

I'm impressed with the level of analysis going on over this dilemma. I'm a stickler for employer consistency, and interpret reneged promises as a violation of the work contract, but it's interesting to see how many folks would not jump immediately to that judgement.

I think in the long run, this behavior speaks negatively to the company's basic philosophy. Integrity is an important ingredient in the work relationship, and where it does not exist, it undermines the basic credibility of the company. The willingness to tolerate bad-faith promises signals a corporate culture where the ends justify the means, where workers are expendable commodities, and where manipulating employees unfairly to achieve corporate ends is an accepted business tool.

That said, most corporations have flaws and/or unethical executives, so I can still agree with those members who suggest that you evaluate the motivations, look for alternative compensation, get legal counsel, and find another job before you dump these doodoos.



At 05:53 AM 8/2/01 -0700, John Posada wrote:

> My company asked me to accept more responsibilities and I agreed to
> it after I was told that my salary would soon be adjusted. My
> company has changed its mind and will not give me an increase.
>
> What would you do if this happened to you?

I'd be VERY pissed. If I liked what I'm doing, I might stay. If I
didn't, I might start looking around.

Is it possible to substitute something inplace of the money? Greater
education allowance? Travel expenses? Additional vacation? etc?


Annamaria Profit
CI Services: Business Communications for the Next Millennium
E-mail: inteltek2 -at- earthlink -dot- net
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References:
More responsibilities, but no more $: From: Miranda O'Connor
Re: More responsibilities, but no more $: From: John Posada

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