1.  Finding out that someone in a similar role earns more can be disheartening and unfair. If I were in that position, I would probably feel mixed emotions, including frustration and a sense of injustice. I would consider years of experience, qualifications, and performance evaluations in this scenario. If I genuinely believed that my work responsibilities and contributions were comparable, I would gather evidence to support my case and schedule a meeting with my supervisor or the appropriate person in HR to discuss the matter. It is essential to approach the conversation calmly and professionally, focusing on the facts and presenting a well-reasoned argument. It may not guarantee an immediate resolution, but it opens the door for a constructive dialogue about compensation and potential adjustments. Sometimes, companies have policies, factors, or circumstances that influence salary disparities. However, by initiating the conversation, I should at least stand up for myself and raise awareness about the issue. I would prepare for this by first doing my homework. I would research industry standards and salary ranges for similar positions and gather evidence of my accomplishments and contributions. This would help me build a strong case for why I deserve a raise. I would also look for a moment when my performance is at its peak, such as after completing a successful project or receiving positive feedback. Lastly, I would approach the negotiation as a conversation rather than a demand.  If my request could not be fulfilled, I would look for opportunities to enhance my skills and qualifications, which could lead to a promotion or better job prospects in the future. Ultimately, it is essential to keep exploring and pursuing opportunities for growth and advancement, even if a salary raise is not immediately possible.

Do you feel that being denied a salary raise would be a good enough reason to leave a job?

2.  Before I would schudule a meeting to negotiate a raise I would research pay rates for my position, look at the companies qualifations for my position. I also would prepare myself by being able to present them with specific accomplishments i have done that has helped the company, my qualifations, the work I have done, the ways I am an excess to the company, and the extra work I put in on my own time to do a successful job. After scheduling a meeting to present the reassons I would like a raise. I would not mention the other employee that is earning more than I do for the same job. If the company offers me a raise and asks how much was I wanting. I would have a range from lowest to highest prepared and the research I used to get these figures. If they do not offer me a raise I would ask for the reason. If there is a qualifation I may not have but was this was never mentioned to me. Then I would get the qualifations that I may be missing and ask if I received the other qualifations would they reconsider giving me a raise. If the company can not afford or refuses to give me a raise if I meet all qualifations than I would start looking for a different job. Imdeed, (2023)

Question for the class. What steps would you take if you had all qualifations required and the company still refuses to give you a raise?