Concerned Employee Responds Brilliantly After Employer Refused Him a Deserved Salary Increase

Some employees do everything right, then still get told there is no money for a raise. That is exactly what happened to Reddit user Ubermick, who shared an annual performance review that left plenty of people frustrated.

They had taken on extra responsibilities, handled more than expected, and still got praised without seeing the pay increase they felt they had earned. To make matters worse, the company seemed to have room for generous raises elsewhere, which made the refusal sting even more.

That is where the story turns, and the response was just as memorable as the review itself. Read on.

Employee is Inspired to Act Swiftly After Being Told There's No Money for a Salary Increase:

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People who are enthusiastic about their work are more likely to be exploited. Employers frequently view it as more acceptable to force those who enjoy their jobs to perform additional, unpaid, and demeaning tasks than those who do not.

While it's great to enjoy your job, there can be drawbacks when we think of the workplace as a place where employees can pursue their interests. Read the whole story below.

My Annual Performance Review

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The Review Proper

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The Management Was Impressed

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Leadership Was Thrilled Too

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Handling Two Positions at That

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Several New Ideas

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Not Every Reward Is Financial

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We Will Be Stronger Than Ever

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And It Ends...

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In short, people tend to believe that working outside of their job description is acceptable because it allows them to pursue their interests. However, it is important to be aware of these red flags in order to keep ourselves, our coworkers, and our friends and relatives from falling into these unhealthy patterns of exploitation.

The Employee Bites Back in a Brilliant Response

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The OP Explained a Few Details About the Whole Issue in the Comments

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Quitting Is Not an Option

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The Only One Doing the Work of Two People

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The Best I Could Do

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Many people were moved by Redditor Ubermick's story. The post received over 20K upvotes and several hundred comments in just a week, with users castigating supervisors who refuse to give hardworking staff the raises they certainly deserve.

It’s also like the debate over whether to refuse a coworker’s request after a lost bet, in “Debating Whether to Refuse a Coworkers Request for Money After a Lost Bet”.

The OP Sent His Supervisor a Reply Demanding a Reconsideration

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Highest Revenue in Years

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Good Wishes Don't Pay Mortgages

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All the Value Given

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Many others began to share their own similar struggles. Unfortunately, it appears that the corporate world is filled with manipulative employers who heap more work on already overworked employees and disguise it as an achievement.

Redditors had a lot to say about this issue, and we compiled some of their replies for you to read.

Best Time to Leave

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The Performance Review

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That Marketing Position

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Just Right...

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Spruce Up That Resume

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Another Short Story

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They Have It but Won't Give

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Times Are Tough

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Hold Their Feet to the Fire

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They Can Do the Job Themselves

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Standard Point

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Start Looking for Another Job

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When you take on a two-person workload, you feel as if you have earned a raise. Even in situations like this, negotiating a pay raise remains a tricky matter.

Salary increases and promotions, in general, are essentially encouragement and motivation for hardworking employees to keep us in the spirit. Don't forget to share your thoughts on this issue in the comments section below.

For another money fight, see how a struggling brother argued, “AITA for not paying extra?”