'Got 7%, others got 13%': Employee stops working after getting lower hike than teammates, Reddit weighs in
Salary hikes are often a sensitive topic at work. A Reddit post describing how one employee allegedly reacted to receiving a lower raise than his
Salary hikes are often a sensitive topic at work. A Reddit post describing how one employee allegedly reacted to receiving a lower raise than his peers has now sparked a debate online. The discussion began on the DevelopersIndia subreddit, where a user identified as "WastedTalents1" shared concerns about a teammate whose work output allegedly dropped significantly after annual hike figures were announced. 'Most Of Us Got 13%, He Got 7%' According to the Reddit user, salary discussions spread quickly within the team after the appraisal cycle, as colleagues began comparing their hikes during one-on-one conversations. "So I have this colleague who got like 7% hike this year and most other folks (me included) from the team got around 13% and this information spread pretty quickly among the team members," the user wrote. Also Read | Epstein files: US House panel to interview alleged conduit Lesley Groff The poster claimed the colleague had already struggled with tasks before the appraisal cycle and often needed extra time to learn new skills.
They also alleged that the employee had previously been caught delaying assigned work. "So now that they reached the 'Find out' stage of 'f*ing around', their efficiency has cratered, like if they used to do 6 tasks in a day, now they just do 2, and are constantly with 'away' status on teams like 6hrs out of 9hrs they are away," the user wrote. The situation, according to the poster, has begun affecting the rest of the team. "But the team still has to be answerable to clients and the leadership and I have had to pick up their slack since last week," they added. The user concluded by asking fellow Redditors for advice, saying they did not want their colleague to lose their job but were finding it increasingly difficult to handle the additional workload. Reddit Says: Let Management Manage The post quickly gained traction, with many users arguing that the matter should be left to managers rather than fellow employees.
"It's none of your business. Your manager is getting paid to manage the work. If you are getting overloaded, just talk to your manager rather than posting here like a saviour hero," one user commented. Several others advised the poster against taking responsibility for a colleague's performance issues. 'Don't Sacrifice Your Time And Energy' One user shared a personal experience involving a struggling co-worker, saying workplace friendships often do not translate into long-term loyalty. "Since you mentioned being in good terms, ask yourself would that person do the same for you if they you exchanged places?" the user wrote. The commenter went on to describe helping a colleague who was underperforming, only to later discover that the colleague had planned to resign and pursue higher studies without informing them. "In workplace, you hardly have real friends, don't sacrifice your time and energy for someone unless you think they are really worth it," the user added. Some A Softer Approach Not everyone recommended escalation.
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