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Well they didnt give raises last year bc of covid. Fine whatever. Found out a guy at my work started at the beginning of the pandemic started out 5k more than me and got a full 3% raise. Me? 2.5% and still make way less. I have more experience than this guy and i was only in the position a year prior. I do way more and also put in way more hours. We have the same degree from the same school, same job title and around the same age. Same schooling with more experience and involved in way more making less than this guy. Im livid. Before i found out hownuch he made i asked for 10% and was told thats not possible but if i got what i asked for, id still be making 950 less than this guy after his 3% raise. Ive had no complaints and rarely any mistakes. I got shafted royally. Any suggestions?

Well they didnt give raises last year bc of covid. Fine whatever. Found out a guy at my work started at the beginning of the pandemic started out 5k more than me and got a full 3% raise. Me? 2.5% and still make way less. I have more experience than this guy and i was only in the position a year prior. I do way more and also put in way more hours. We have the same degree from the same school, same job title and around the same age. Same schooling with more experience and involved in way more making less than this guy. Im livid. Before i found out hownuch he made i asked for 10% and was told thats not possible but if i got what i asked for, id still be making 950 less than this guy after his 3% raise. Ive had no complaints and rarely any mistakes. I got shafted royally. Any suggestions?

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[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

Find another job that pays better. If you can't, then upgrade your current skills or acquire new ones using online/offline resources. Expanding your knowledge and skillset is more important than diplomas and degrees.

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That is my plan. EIT/PE and possibly a CWI

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

The great thing about tech/engineering interviews is that they will know within 3-4 minutes whether or not you have the technical knowledge and understanding of design principles. Being a good engineer is about being a good designer. Enhance your skills with AutoCAD and it wouldn't hurt to get online certificates in other relevant software suites. These online certificates are cheap and easy and a nice way to jack up the resume. It also shows potential employers that you are willing to learn, and that is probably what they are most looking for in an EIT.

Also, the HR reps care more about degrees/certificates as opposed to the hiring managers who usually care about your demonstrated technical knowledge and also if you seem easy to work with.