GemGems

RRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAGGGHHHHHHH!!! I'm soooooo mad!! I'm sorry if this is the wrong section to post this but i didn't know where else to put it.

So, i'm going on maternity leave Mid Sept and they're getting in a temp to cover for me. I thought i'd be a bit crafty and log onto job websites and see if my job had been advertised yet. Anyway, i found it and much to my horror, they've advertised the salary as £23,000-£25,000 per annum. This is a total f-ing insult considering i'm only on £18,000 per annum.

Are they allowed to do this????

Thanks. xxxxxxx

rafwife

Technically yes, they can offer what they like. However it's hardly fair. They obviously are aware that you are underpaid. Have you ever asked for a raise or been reviewed?

Ema

I agree. They can do this. but i would be pissed about it. Why not have a quick word with your manager. Hardly seems fair. I know my temp is actually getting less than what i do. But in the council we work on a grade/scale scheme XxX

nessajane

I woould be annoyed if this happened to me and would talk to you r manager about it and give him the speech you expect the same salary if you return!!!

babycake69

They can do it but it isn't really fair! Have you asked for a pay review?

GemGems

OMG. I just cant believe that they can actually do this! I bet they wont advertise it for £18,000 because they know full well no one will go for it! I last had a payrise 6 months ago. I started off here as an Administrator, then when they MD's PA left they offered me the position and i jumped at the chance. I had my review after 3 months (which was 6 months ago) and they put me upto £18,000. I knew this was below average for what other PA's were earning in my area and i was a bit disappointed but i absolutely love the company and the job that i thought i'd stick with it.

I just feel really let down to be honest. I work really hard and get on with everyone really well. And they're quite willing to offer a complete stranger that knows nothing about the company and job £23,000 a year while i'm still stuck struggling on £18,000

rafwife

Ask to meet with your Manager and bring it up with them.

PeanutBean

Yeah I would bring it up. Perhaps they would like to give a £4k rise when you return to work!

todteach

Good luck hun. I would def bring it up. Did they honestly think that you wouldn't find out?

CareBear

I would bring it up wouldn't hurt - the only thing they might say is that they will pay this for someone with a few years experience and reduce it for less experience if that makes sense?