'My boss lied to me': Job candidate gets hired with low pay and more work after boss misrepresents responsibilities

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    Organism - "My responsibilities have now substantially increased, [but] no pay raise has ever been brought up!"
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    Font - My boss lied to me my about my job and responsibilities. What should I do now? So basically, I applied to a Communications Assistant position and was told that my responsibilities and duties would be that of an "assistant" level position. Throughout the entire process, from beginning to end, including all interviews and onboarding, I was always told that this was a communications assistant position and the job was advertised as such. I was never told anything different at any point in tim
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    Font - However, after spending thousands of dollars myself to relocate for this job and being hired, I was told by my boss that there is no such thing as a "communications assistant" and that the only classification for this job, according to HR, is a "Communications Director" and my responsibilities would be, effectively, increased based on that job title designation. I would have a more demanding schedule and I would be expected to do more work as a result. There would also be higher performan
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    Font - Knowing that, what should I do now? Additionally, is this legal and is there any legal ramifications for this? While I have a job title increase, I do feel very deceived and lied to and I don't know if this was intentional or not, to pay me less for exponentially more work.
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    Font - Nevertheless, while my responsibilities have now substantially increased, no pay raise has ever been brought up or discussed however, I would definitely like one due to the more demanding schedule. I was just hired though so I don't know how I would go about asking for a pay raise, given I just negotiated my salary. I also don't want to come across as "rude" or aggressive however, I do feel manipulated and deceived.
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    Font - Any input or suggestions as to how I should go about this would be helpful. I am in California should that be useful.
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    Font - TOEN bluetortuga - 1 day ago You have to tell them you want your pay scale adjusted to match your adjusted responsibilities. They won't just offer and it's not rude to ask. If they think it's aggressive that's too bad. You won't get anywhere in a corporate environment pussyfooting around. The worst thing they can do is say no, they won't fire you for asking. And then they'll probably say no. You will have to decide how to proceed from there. 120 Reply Share
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    Font - tcollins317 23 hr. ago You have to TELL them Be ready to walk away and sue them for fraud. They will not listen unless they feel you mean what you say. 33 Reply Share
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    Font - RollingBird edited 1 day ago 1 day ago. Most lawyers will consult for free. If you can prove the things you're saying it sounds like promissory estoppel which is grounds to sue for damages. Better title is cool and all but they're not going to pay you for increased responsibility? Rake em over the coals if you can
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    Font - Ill Quantity_5634. 1 day ago Do not work for this company. They're doing a bait-and-switch and lying to you. There is such a job as a comm assistant; I know because I was one back in the early 2000s. And to jump from an assistant position to director level is extremely weird. It's literally skipping several levels inbetween.
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    Facial expression - Moleday1023 - 1 day ago Try to figure out what the other lies are.
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    Font - Captain Peppa - 1 day ago Quit, work, or ask for a raise. You just got a promotion. Stand up for yourself
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    Font - Aden1970 1 day ago If you relocated and rented a new place and you've nothing to back to, then you might be stuck. Suggest you compare the original JD with the new director's JD and speak to HR that within 3-months you'll need a salary adjustment. DO NOT QUIT. Update your LinkedIn profile and add Director as your title and start looking for a new job, easier to find a job if you're employed.
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    Font - KidenStormsoarer. 1 day ago You have 2 options. Do the job you interviewed for, or demand a pay increase. Otherwise they'll just walk all over you.
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    Font - Fast_Championship_R. 1 day ago Honestly I would start the position and then just start looking for another job. When you put in your notice just tell them they played games with your pay/responsibilities and you are not here for that. Do not stay long term, immediately start looking. If they are willing to do this now, it will get worse as you move forward.
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    Font - nosylurk 1 day ago It's never rude to advocate for yourself in a work situation. Definitely advocate for a pay increase
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    Font - newpopthink 1 day ago . I would definitely tell them that since you are expected to take on more responsibility than originally advertised that you will be expecting more pay than agreed upon when negotiating for said position, and since they did not include these other details the previous agreement is null.

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