Wait Y'all Are Getting Paid (2024)

FAQs

How do you say you are not getting paid enough? ›

Bring the evidence

Just saying “I feel like I'm underpaid” without being able to back it up won't be enough. If you expect your employer to raise your salary, you need to give them solid evidence that proves your point. Print out / note down your research and make sure you've taken them from reliable sources.

Researching online to find average salary data for your position can be a great first step to determine whether you are being underpaid. It's possible that you're being underpaid if the listed average salary is lower than your current salary.

One option if you suspect you're being underpaid is to request a salary adjustment from your employer. But career coaches say you should go into the conversation prepared. “You should never bring up another co-worker's name in that conversation,” Dewan said.

Feel free to adjust it to your liking: “Thank you so much for the offer. I'm really excited about the company and the role. I want to be upfront with you that the salary is lower than I was expecting based on my skills and experience.

If you're sure that you want to decline, consider saying something like this:"I appreciate the offer and your time, but I can't accept this position at the salary you're offering. If the salary range is something that can be negotiated, please let me know."

Frame everything you're saying in a positive way, and always be ready to offer suggestions and ask for your manager's advice on how to work more effectively. Make sure you're clear about what you'd like to achieve after the conversation, and suggest you both check in again in a week or two to see how things are going.

What is it called when you don't get paid enough? ›

(ʌndərpeɪd ) adjective. People who are underpaid are not paid enough money for the job that they do.

You can sue your employer if you're underpaid. You'll need to submit a claim through WHD and wait for the department to investigate the claim. It will decide if your claim is valid, and if so, they'll submit a legal order to your employer to pay you your missing wages. This is a common remedy for wage violations.

Put in a salary range based on your research. This will show you're more willing to negotiate than if you only put down one specific salary. Write a phrase like “negotiable” to demonstrate your flexibility.

"One of my weaknesses has been working effectively within a team. In the past, I struggled with delegating tasks and often tried to handle everything myself, which led to stress and tons of problems down the line. Once I recognized this, I decided to take proactive steps to improve my teamwork skills.

underpaid | Business English

not paid enough money for the work that you do: He believed that the top executives were woefully underpaid.

If you're sure that you want to decline, consider saying something like this:"I appreciate the offer and your time, but I can't accept this position at the salary you're offering. If the salary range is something that can be negotiated, please let me know."

I'm really excited about the company and the role. I want to be upfront with you that the salary is lower than I was expecting based on my skills and experience. I'd like to be at a number more like $X. I'm really interested in this opportunity and would love to make this work with you.”

Be specific, realistic, and flexible. Don't just throw out a random number that is too high or too low. Explain why you deserve a higher salary and how it aligns with the market rate and your value to the employer. Provide evidence of your accomplishments, skills, and potential.