Attaining proper compensation for your contributions is a tricky and delicate subject. On the one hand, you want to be paid properly for your contributions, and it's important to be sure that you are, as this will help you to progress in your field and remain properly motivated. On the other hand, you must be careful to maintain good internal politics and not give your employer any reason to put a target on your back.
This worker initially secured a substantial salary increase when starting their current job but then began to realize that it wasn't enough to maintain a comfortable living standard in their area. Seeking a promotion and advocating for better compensation, they expressed their intentions to their employer. Despite praise for their exceptional performance and continually taking on more tasks, the worker received a disappointing rating in their review, resulting in only a 3% raise amid high inflation. Frustrated by additional job duties and feeling undervalued, they began job hunting but struggled in the process, all while grappling with the limitations of expressing discontent in their workplace's social dynamics and the inability to afford independent living. They shared their current predicament with a popular online community for workplace discussion, getting readers' advice as to what they should do next.
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