Two weeks ago, I was offered an IT supervisor offer for $90k exempt. I reached back to my boss and offered to jump the offer to $95k and a $10k bump after completing a certification we both agreed to complete. The reason I asked to bump the pay a little bit was mainly to the fact that I was going to be taking over another facility and will have 3 people reporting to me. I honestly believe my suggestion was still low compared to the market, but I was willing to take it at $95k for the experience.
Nothing was said about the offer until today. They withdrew their supervisor offer, and according to their statement, they decided to shuffle things a little bit. They do want to keep me at $90k exempt but with no supervisor responsibilities. This time with no option to accept or decline the “offer”.
Context: Their primary goal was to move me from non-exempt to exempt since last year I did over 23k in OT. Per their communication they made it seem like a win-win.
Not really the right sub. There is no asshole vs non asshole in a salary negotiation. They are acting shady for sure, but you also have to be aware when you try to negotiate that it can impact the offer and how they see you.
If you think you are worth more based on the market, look for a new job. Companies always undervalue their current employees because it takes a lot to overcome the inertia of just staying where you are.
What is shady about it?
If any I think OP kinda got what they wanted.
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they were offered $90k but OP thought with managing 3 people the job was worth 95k. It seems job kinda agreed with them so they said okay no people management but keep salary at $90k.
Imo $5k for managing 3 people is not worth the hassle.
Just take the offer and don’t live in the past
NTA. You direct supervisor is shady
I’m missing the part where anyone in this scenario was an asshole? You made a suggestion, they declined. Where are you seeing a problem?
What was your original pay?
Exactly! I want to know if the $90k is enough to cover the $23K in OT OP will now be doing for free
It certainly won’t, thats the whole point/scam of exempt.
My guess is a $15k raise from base comp, saving the company $8k+.
This isn’t an AH post.
Polish up that resume. Absolutely nothing wrong with suggesting higher pay, especially if youd be losing out on overtime pay. So many jobs are underpaid right now and the only way to make up the difference is overtime or a side gig. Your boss is just mad your overtime put your pay above theirs last year, I know thats how mine was. Nta.
Try r/antiwork
NTA “congratulations! In recognition of all your hard work that required lots of overtime pay, we are promoting you. You get a fancy new title, the same workload including lots of overtime, and a salary that’s barely more than what you make now and you aren’t eligible for OT pay. Isn’t it great! Since you’re willing to work your ass of for us, now you get to do it for less!” Update the resume and start looking. Good news? You got a promotion, that makes you look a little better to potential employers. Cuz your managers are awful. Trust me, I’ve been in exactly this position, it won’t get better.
That’s how negotiations work when the parties have unequal power. They made an offer, you counter-offered, they declined your counter offer and gave you a “take it or leave it” final offer. Call me lazy but sounds like a win; same pay no PITA supervisory responsibility. If you don’t like it jump ship. NAH.