Should I quit or question my boss?

Question

I have been at my job 1.5 yr. someone else has been there 4 months, he makes more than me. In fact he makes more than at least half the staff. He is not a manager of any sort. We all do four times more work than he does. I dont think that is right.

Should I question my boss about it? Or just conclude that I am not that valuble to him and quit? I haven't had a raise in almost a year, & no one got xmas bonus, I know its not required but its just a nice way to say "good job"

Answer 1

Ask him about it.Tell him how long you've worked there and back it up with examples of things you've done in the past plus what you do now to make his business run better.If he just shrugs or doesn't really take you serious enough to give you a raise then quit.

Answer 2

You def need to talk to him i was in the same position but if you simply ask you shall receive :)

Answer 3

Question him...

Answer 4

You need to ask. It's possible this guy was hired and given more pay because he has experience that he brings to the table. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't make it right for him to not do work, or pull his own weight, but just keep it in mind when you're talking to your boss. Also keep in mind that although you're free to ask a question, the person you're talking to might get upset or angry for questioning his decision (pointy haired boss syndrome)... Be prepared that by policy he can't retaliate against you, but working there might be a little worse after you talk to him.

Answer 5

Ask but I'm sure you're not privy to all the information so what you may know may also be inaccurate.  They could tell you well, if you paid the same attention to your job as you do to what everyone else is doing you'd have a raise and etc.  Anyway, most jobs don't give you a raise in less than a year.  Many don't give any sort of bonus at all or may never say, "Good job".  Basically it comes down to whether you like the work or not.  If not, leave....

Answer 6

I hate to tell you men generally get paid more, even though they don't work as hard. I would let my boss know that his new guy told me how much he makes, ask for compensation, if he refuses, maybe you should look for something else with more pay.

Answer 7

You should talk to your boss about it.  Be prepared for the question "How do you know how much he makes?" - because in most companies, you shouldn't know.  Your boss will likely have SOME reason for the difference, so make sure to ask clarifying questions until you are satisfied, one way or the other.  Keep the question unemotional, and don't let yourself get angry or defensive in front of your boss.  If you don't like your boss's answers, then by all means, find another job.