I Havent had a pay rise for 30 months

[Ali&Steve]

I had a change of role and fairly large increase to acoomodate 30 months ago. I work mainly from home using my own computer doing the books for a small company.

3 months ago I wrote to my dierctor asking for an inflationary pay rise. After 1 month I aasked hime if he was planning to reply to my letter. He said he would soon. I usually call into the office on a Friday lunchtime, of recent the director has not been there and I have been getting the impression that he is trying to avoid me.

2 weeks ago I wnet into the office and asked the general manager if the director was in. He said that he had now gone on holiday for three weeks. I asked if the director was going to respond to my letter. He said no as he felt that he was paying me too much.

I believe that I am eraning the lower end of the rate most people do in my position, all I wanted was an inflationary payrise. I use my own computere andand printer materials to do the job.

I thenasked if I was going to get a written reply - The manager said - I will write you one . He picked up a scrap of paper and wrote on it "No Chance".

I have never had any complaints about my work and all other staff have had one pay rise and most two pay rises during this time.

Is there anything I can do.

Ali

[VillageVicar]

Besides your director clearly not having any professional man-management skills, it�s obvious he�s a bit of a jerk!

Actually I feel you�ve answered your own question here. You are not valued, nor does it appear that you are going to be.

Now, if I look at it from another perspective: Could it be that the director is weighed down with declining profits, slim margins and possible over-staffing situations. Facing the possibility of redundancies, he may be of the mind that if he simply irritates someone, they�ll just leave, ergo making you the object of his affection (as it were), ergo doing what he might not have the professionalism or skill sets to do � to be honest and forthright and make staff redundant.

And saddest of all, his behaviour now suggests that he has made you his target of ridicule by so flippantly writing a response in such a way.
I would encourage you not to do anything rash. Instead, methodically, and deftly seek a new position.

When you serve your notice do not demean yourself or your own professionalism by stooping to his level. Make your resignation letter polite, civil, and professional, thanking the company for the growth �and personal insight� you�ve gained by working with the organisation.

And then get out with dignity and a sense of relief!

I wish you every success

Fr Bill