Anonymous discussion · Anxious
A colleague in the same operations line told me about his new package
A colleague in the same operations line told me about his new package. Similar supervisory work, but noticeably higher salary and accommodation allowance. I congratulated him, of course, but honestly it is bothering me more than I expected. I have been here for years, doing the work and accepting the same routine. Now I keep thinking, so they can pay that much more? Maybe the company knows I will tolerate less and stay quiet. Then again, I don’t know the full conditions of his offer or what risk he has taken. I should have checked outside earlier instead of waiting for someone to recognise my experience. But changing jobs here is not simple. There can be probation, accommodation problems, recruitment charges, even a gap between jobs. My wife and children are in Kochi. If something goes wrong, they carry it also. Feeling petty because I am calculating his salary instead of just being happy for him. But the comparison has made my own situation look foolish. Should I first ask my manager for a salary review, or quietly speak to recruiters and test the market? Can this be done without my current employer knowing or getting trapped by unnecessary agency fees?