'I should get a raise, not a pay cut': Boss convinces ex-employee to reclaim her position after they fail to find a replacement, only to later reveal that her paycheck will be less than before

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May 21, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

Finding the perfect job is almost an impossible task, but we all go on this impossible pursuit to find the most perfect place of work. For one to actually have the perfect job, there is probably a long list of criteria that the job has to have for it to be the exact right fit - it could depend on location, salary, coworkers, managers, job title, and yes, even the job itself. A place that ticks all of these criteria and probably a lot more is hard to come by… That is why when it comes to a workplace, you win some you lose some, and we all have to settle from time to time.

The employee in this Reddit story definitely should not settle after what her boss tried to do. In the post, OP (original poster) shares that she quit her job, having had enough of it, but her boss asked her to consider staying since they could not find a replacement. After OP said she would consider it, her boss said they would have to cut some of her pay if she stays…

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  • 01
    Can my job cut my pay because I decided not to quit?
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    If you stayed we would have to do a small pay cut per HR. Is that ok? How much would the paycut be? I will have to ask Cale first. That's just what she said if you decided to stay (she thought everyone would be willing to pull through after came down )
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    Just like the title says- Earlier in the month I decided that I was done with this job so I told them I would finish the month and then I'd be gone. Today as I was talking with my boss, she
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    brought up the fact that she's been struggling to hire someone for the position. As we talked I told her that I wouldn't mind staying (I do like the job, I just think it's time for
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    something new) and she was like if I'm a hundred percent sure, that would be great. But since I decided to stay I would have to take a pay cut. Now she has to talk to HR about how
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    much the pay cut is for, but basically if I am to stay I will have to accept the pay cut. Is this like normal?? Is this a thing that happens? I have never heard of this before so I'm at a
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    loss, but it doesn't sound right at all. Has anyone gone through this? Also why would she think that I'd be okay with a pay cut? Like that's absolutely ridiculous.
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    jellybeans1800 - 12 hr. ago They can't find someone at your rate, let alone less. No. Don't take any less.
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    imamakebaddecisions · 10 hr. ago This is some reverse kung fu. You get a raise for staying, not a pay cut.
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    Bigfops 8 hr. ago Yeah, this makes zero sense. The only situation I can think of is that they reduced the budget for that position when they posted it and now they are looking to fill that "new" position with the reduced salary. Unsurprisingly they can't fill that position, but nobody is willing to move on the budget.
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    LostBob · 12 hr. ago They just told you they can't find anyone else and then tried to cut your pay? Lol 761 Reply Share Inkantated OP. 12 hr. ago Right. I'm just waiting to get in contact with HR
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    eDisrturbseize · 11 hr. ago Ask HR and your boss how much of a pay cut they took. 192 Reply Share Inkantated OP. 10 hr. ago I did! Since it's the weekend I have to wait until Monday.
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    RubyPorto 9 hr. ago I think you misunderstand their comment. Your Boss and HR have not taken a paycut. They are asking you to do so. You should ask them what paycut they have taken. But also, don't accept a pay cut.
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    Inkantated OP. 9 hr. ago Oh no I got it. I did ask if the paycut was company wide (just to be smart) they told me they would get back to me on Monday.
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    wsen 7 hr. ago You were already quitting, why are you now considering staying for less pay? Has something else changed?
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    Inkantated OP. 7 hr. ago I'm not considering it. I just want to give them a hard time.
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    Mysterious_Might8875 · 9 hr. ago "I was willing to stay longer at my current rate as a favor to you. I will now need my rate increased or I will vacate my position immediately"
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    More_Branch_5579 · 10 hr. ago You have the leverage at this point cause they can't find someone. Either they give you a raise or you leave like you said you were going to do
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    element7791 · 12 hr. ago A pay cut means that you can likely file for unemployment depending on the details.
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    MeatofKings 8 hr. ago Just make sure your coworkers know how management treats its employees before you leave.
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    IndependenceMean8774 10 hr. ago If they can cut your pay, then you can cut them off altogether.
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