“Candidate’s Innocent Plea Triggers HR Outrage: What Happened Behind Closed Doors?”
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The author didn’t specify how much more they were asking for. According to Lucas, it helps to know the current market rate of your current position in the industry.
“When job hunting, it’s absolutely normal to expect a higher salary than your current salary,” she explained. “Ideally, the salary range should be included in the job posting.”
However, the bigger issue in the story is the HR rep’s actions. Lucas says the author did go through the correct process by filing a report because this is the only course of action that won’t stir the pot further. She also recommends writing a review through a platform like Glassdoor.
“Otherwise, it’s time to move on,” she said.
The author deserves credit for not responding with the same hostility shown to them. They don’t hold as much leverage, and unfortunately, responding with the same aggressive energy may cost them their chances for a raise.
What’s your take, readers? What should have been the author’s response?
The employee answered some commenters’ questions to shed more light on the story
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