Here's a work situation that has nothing to do with Marjorie.
I am underpaid for my position. In our overall organization, there are approximately 7 people who have the same "rank" as I. I am next to lowest paid. Some of the top earners make about 75% more than I do.
I am in charge of a larger group than most. I have a broader range of responsibility and accountability. I came up with and encouraged from my staff innovative solutions to keep our group going through some very difficult budget situations. I got our staff more engaged in their work than any of my predecessors. I am "selling" our group to the overall organization like no one else ever has.
I have the ability to give myself a raise. I can do it legally, easily. I just have to tell Marjorie to change the numbers in the system, and I am legally authorized to make spending decisions.
Sure, somewhere along the line someone might question the decision based on the fact that I'm approving it for myself. I wouldn't raise it to a level anywhere near my peers. For example, I'd raise it 10% or so, and still be well behind most of the others.
But still....I'm reluctant to do it. It just doesn't feel right to work the system that way. I met with my boss--who has many other responsibilities and relies on me to run the group--to talk to him about some financial decisions. He said I have his blessing to spend however I need/want to spend.
Between the lines, I believe it was a tacit hint.
Still....I'm reluctant to do it. I am 98% sure he's going to be replaced within the next couple months, and I have no idea who his successor will be. It would make sense to take advantage of his benign neglect now while I can.
But I just can't pull the trigger on it.
I am underpaid for my position. In our overall organization, there are approximately 7 people who have the same "rank" as I. I am next to lowest paid. Some of the top earners make about 75% more than I do.
I am in charge of a larger group than most. I have a broader range of responsibility and accountability. I came up with and encouraged from my staff innovative solutions to keep our group going through some very difficult budget situations. I got our staff more engaged in their work than any of my predecessors. I am "selling" our group to the overall organization like no one else ever has.
I have the ability to give myself a raise. I can do it legally, easily. I just have to tell Marjorie to change the numbers in the system, and I am legally authorized to make spending decisions.
Sure, somewhere along the line someone might question the decision based on the fact that I'm approving it for myself. I wouldn't raise it to a level anywhere near my peers. For example, I'd raise it 10% or so, and still be well behind most of the others.
But still....I'm reluctant to do it. It just doesn't feel right to work the system that way. I met with my boss--who has many other responsibilities and relies on me to run the group--to talk to him about some financial decisions. He said I have his blessing to spend however I need/want to spend.
Between the lines, I believe it was a tacit hint.
Still....I'm reluctant to do it. I am 98% sure he's going to be replaced within the next couple months, and I have no idea who his successor will be. It would make sense to take advantage of his benign neglect now while I can.
But I just can't pull the trigger on it.