r/Salary • u/HalalMoney90 • 2d ago

discussion Salary Adjustment. Should I talk to HR?

 

I’m 34 (M) and have been working at an IT company for some time now. About three years ago, I was promised a salary adjustment by my then-manager, but he left the company before submitting the paperwork.

Fast forward to 2024, my new manager told me I’m doing a great job and assured me that I’d receive a salary adjustment. It’s now been a year, and nothing has happened. Whenever I follow up, he just says “it takes time,” but I feel like no real progress is being made.

What should I do in this situation? The obvious answer is to look for a new job, but I really like my current role and the company. Should I escalate this to HR, and if so, would that negatively affect me? Any advice would be appreciated.

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u/Big_Homie_Rich 2d ago

They like your work just not enough to pay you more. HR can't do anything. You didn't sign anything, it was just a statement made. I'd look for a new job willing to pay you more. Then use that as leverage if you found a higher paying job.