It’s always heartbreaking to realise that our hard work and dedication aren’t appreciated the way we hope.
Recently, a 27-year-old Malaysian woman voiced her frustration after finding out that a newcomer at her company earns more than she does.
This revelation was shared on a confession page on X (formerly known as Twitter) by user @meinmokhtar.
According to the post, she’s been working at her current company for just over a year, earning a basic salary of RM2,500, excluding allowances.
However, she was recently tasked with training a new employee and found out that the newcomer’s basic salary is RM3,400.
Naturally, this left her feeling demotivated to continue performing well.
Hmmmmmmmmmm. pic.twitter.com/maHCUkkjog
— 🔺meingl🔻 (@meinmokhtar) September 12, 2024
The anonymous confession quickly gained traction, with many netizens sharing their opinions in the comments.
One commenter pointed out,
“Salary negotiation is a skill. Many people are afraid to bring it up with their superiors. Experience is another factor. Know your value. If it’s not about those reasons, then maybe it’s time to reconsider your workplace. Time to start looking for a new job.”
Salary Negotiations is also a skill set when it comes to a job. Alot of people are afraid to bring it up with their superiors. Experience is also another.
— Luke Van Huizen (@LJ_VanHuizen) September 13, 2024
Know your value. Other than those reasons, then your workplace should be reconsidered. Time to cari tempat lain.
Another added,
“She might have experience in the field, or perhaps she knows how to negotiate well. Honestly, this is why you shouldn’t discuss salaries with your colleagues. It will only bring down your motivation and create resentment.”
She may have experience in the field? Otherwise she knows how to set herself.
— Aisyah De Costa (@AisyahDecosta) September 12, 2024
Honestly this is why you should not know your colleagues salary. Akan bring down motivation and perasaan benci to work.
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One person shared their own relatable experience,
“This is exactly how I felt when I discovered that my teammate earned twice as much as I did. Our workload was nearly the same, but I was the one handling all the new tasks, which caused me so much stress that I developed anxiety. Naturally, I resigned. Goodbye!”
This is how i feel when i found out my teammate earns 2x than me, our workload is almost the same, but i have to handle a lot of new stuff, so mine susah sampai i kena anxiety😭 then, of course i resigned. Bye!
— JM🧸ྀི (@KIM_CYN) September 12, 2024
These comments reflect the growing frustration many employees feel when it comes to salary transparency, or lack thereof.
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