A worker quits, then reapplies to the same after the company offered more pay to new hires! What’s hilarious is that the company actually hired him and provided him the new pay rate, thinking he’s a newbie. Hmmm.
Worker Quits, Reapplies to Same Job (New Hires Get More Pay)
In most companies, the tenured workers often get more pay than the new hires. But what will you do if you learn that the company is offering more pay to new workers for the same job that you’re doing?
That’s unusual but TikToker Kazza experienced this “system glitch” – and is now working $5 more than his previous pay because the company hired him for the same job but with a better pay rate because they thought he was “new.”
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“Making $5 more an hour than what I currently make, doing the exact same thing that I’m doing now … because the company that sent me the job offer is who I’m ******* working for now,” he shared on his TikTok account.
It all started when he saw the company’s ad for a job post for the exact same position that he has, with the exact same job description, but with a higher pay rate.
Feeling cheated on his salary, he decided to apply to this “new job” even if it meant quitting and reapplying.
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After telling his boss about it, he was reportedly told not to do it and the latter will check with the company about this unusual situation. But Kazza went ahead and attended the interview, anyway.
Some netizens were, of course, curious whether he applied using a new identity since he’s already a worker for the company.
“They saw my resume on Indeed and offered me a job,” Kazza responded.
It’s strange, really, but several netizens urged him to ask for a higher pay rate now that he’s a “newbie” but already an expert on the job.
How to Ask for a Raise at Your Job?
- Be direct in talking to your boss or the HR about asking for a pay raise.
- Of course, it’s important that you do well at your job to be eligible for a raise.
- Prepare a list of your accomplishments and top reasons why you deserve a better payout.
- Research for the competitive salary for your position (in other companies, for example).
- Be confident.
- If possible, put your formal request in writing.