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#RI-69a826cd·4 months ago·
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“asked for a raise”
What Actually Happened
My manager invited my director to a 1:1 meeting to deliver a 3% raise without telling me, then my director made excuses for not promoting me to the salary band floor.
What I wish I knew
"My manager should have sent a heads up message before the meeting."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Ask for clarification on promotion timelines and salary expectations before discussing raises."
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Lifestyle Category
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