Calling out employers for underpaying their employees.
So today I had a phone interview, and at the end I told them my salary requirements. “We can’t meet that. That’s more than we are paying our two existing employees in that role.” they said.
To which I answered, “Then perhaps you are underpaying your employees. We both know that my skills are in demand.”
The manager thought for a second and said, “I guess we’re done here.”
I replied, “Yes, I guess we are. Except you can count on me contacting your existing employees and telling them they are underpaid. You have a nice day.” then I hung up.
We have to give these a-holes no quarter. They want wage slaves for nearly nothing. Misinformation and lack of communication between employees are their main weapons.
Netizens’ comments
- Nice work! Way too many businesses count on employees not knowing their own value, or employees who are just desperate for the work.
- I actually got into a bit of an argument with our owner today. He told me to discipline one of my staff for discussing wages with other employees. I told him the only reason he has an issue with it is because it makes him look bad and that it sounds like a problem he could fix quite easily by paying everyone the same.
You’ll have a stronger idea what your skills are worth when you find someone willing to pay more for them. - I inform all people in my social network that do my profession of the going rate and what other facilities are paying. One should never short change your profession you are in and aspire to always raise salaries and benefits through sharing information
- I interviewed for a job Monday and didn’t ask about compensation in the interview because I knew that all went through HR. Looked up the pay range on Glassdoor and I’d bet my last paycheck they’re gonna lowball me and offer less than I’m already making.Â