Fair pay?

[Pesk]

My husband works in Management Information Sysytems (MIS) and took a huge pay drop a year ago when starting his present job - �26000 with 21 days holiday. He's 54 with loads of experience but loves this job and has worked hard, In his pay revue today after a year in his job he only got �850 rise with an extra day's holiday (22 days). He's gutted as with his skills (sql, cognos etc) thinks he's worth much more. He's far too professional to do the "I'm thinking of leaving" stunt to get more money but I think he should. What does anyone else think? Is it the done thing these days to threaten to leave to get paid what one is worth?

[CheekyChops]

And what would he do if they turned round and said 'Ok then, leave'?

I understand what you are saying but it is a risky strategy. Has he discussed the possibility of a rise with his employers? How much more is he looking for?

He knew what the salary was when he accepted the position, maybe he will have to put up with it or start looking elsewhere to get what he feels he is worth.

[Pesk]

Thanks for your answer. When he started this job, although the salary was low initially, he was assured he would be able to go up a grade as soon as pos. He's not the sort to threaten to leave to get a rise as he thinks people should be paid what they're worth. He's very professional, works long hours (& would contiue to do so even after this). I just feel he's beeing taken advantage of because he's not very propactive in fighting his corner.

[mrrossi]

is he willing and able to go s/employed got enough contacts have balls get out there earn some

[WendyS]

I think your husband has to make his own decision as to his worth. If he's confident about his skills and ability, why doesn't he look around and see if there is another employer out there willing to offer him a better job and a higher salary? He may (or may not) find that his age puts him in a less favourable position than a possible younger competitor for any specific role, but if he's got lots of experience, this should give him an advantage over a younger candidate. I don't think threatening to leave will solve the problem. He could tell his boss he was disappointed at the increase and ask why he didn't get a higher increase, but perhaps the company is experiencing a difficult time at the moment.? But if he enjoys his job, don't push or nag him. It must be his decision.

[Pesk]

Yes Wendy S - you're right. He will do things his own way. He's over 50, loves his job, has loads of experience but he would never leave a job he loves over pay. He is going to to question the lack of rise in pay & no doubr it'll sort itself out. Many thanks to all of you for your answers. x

[rosycider]

My husband is also in MIS and earns �25,500 annually but 35 days holiday ( only because he is on management scale). It is in the public sector and that is well paid for that type of job in public sector. It is apparent in private companies that they can pay more. He has reached the top of his pay scale so only gets cost of living rises from now on. This year it was annually a total of 2% increase. I would agree that these days if anymore said to me i am thinking of leaving beacuse i dont get enough pay i would tell them to go! No one is irreplaceable and there are many people out there with the skills to do the job often cheaper........