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Replacement for my job getting paid more

89 replies

MrsCharlesDarwin · 12/05/2018 18:20

I resigned from my job as it’s been really challenging as a role and also getting things done at home.
I was asked to stay on as a favour until the new replacement was found - will be about 3 months in all after the 1 month notice period.
I was on 3 days per week. I’ve now seen my job is being advertised as 4 days per week (they wanted to do full time but didn’t have budget) and on the next pay grade up (£4000 more pa).
The job description has not changed. Duties are the same.
They are asking for someone with line management and experience which they didn’t do when they recruited me, but I had to line manage anyway and hated it.
Aibu to either a) be pissed off and ask for backdated pay as at the rate they clearly think the role as well as the next 3 months to be paid at increased rate is, or b) be pissed off and ask for the increased pay going forward for the next 2 months o so, or c) just walk away?

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Numbkinnuts · 12/05/2018 18:24

Perhaps they have reassessed the salary based on the similar roles within that sector. And also to attract the right calibre candidate.

Numbkinnuts · 12/05/2018 18:24

Just walk away

Allthebestnamesareused · 12/05/2018 18:25

C) walk away - maintain good relations - they may still have to give references for you in the future.

Itvis usually the way that when they lose a valuable employee they need to pay more to get that calibre of person.

Its kid of like Sky giving better deals to newbies rather than rewarding loyal existing customers. It is why many people do move on in private sector to get higher package. I am assuming you are in pjblic sector as you mentioned grade

AHedgehogCanNeverBeBuggered · 12/05/2018 18:25

(B)

Allthebestnamesareused · 12/05/2018 18:26

Excise phone typos

SemperIdem · 12/05/2018 18:26

C). Definitely.

RiddleyW · 12/05/2018 18:27

It’s annoying but not at all uncommon. I wouldn’t take it personally

Figgygal · 12/05/2018 18:28

Walk away as pp said there's so many variables in play when recruiting including the current market it's not a reflection on you.

I assume you were happy with your salary at the time?

confusedlittleone · 12/05/2018 18:29

Would the increase pay not also cover the fact that it's an extra day a week?

Strongmummy · 12/05/2018 18:29

Tough one and it depends on the industry you’re in. I’d be rather irked too. However, I might think about it philosophically and think the job market moves on and they are probably wanting someone with a certain level of experience that can hit the ground running and realise they need to pay more to get that person. Also they may have plans for that role that you are not party to that mean they need someone with more experience than you. I doubt they would agree to back pay you (no harm trying tho). If you do ask for back pay or for a pay increase for the next two months you will probably need to say you’ll walk away if you don’t get it .....and follow through of course if they don’t agree. Good luck!

Returnofthesmileybar · 12/05/2018 18:30

Definitely not A, you could chance your arm nicely at b I think, depending on your relationship. If not then C

Singlenotsingle · 12/05/2018 18:30

Neither (a) nor (b) is going to work, as they only have to pay you under your own contract. Best just to stay sweet if you need a reference.

abbey44 · 12/05/2018 18:31

Would the fact that it's now four days a week rather than three account for the difference?

I'd be inclined to chalk it up to experience and just walk away. The point about references is a good one.

jkl0311 · 12/05/2018 18:33

C unless you want to totally burn bridges and depending on what sector... word gets around

Sparklesocks · 12/05/2018 18:34

Oh that’s not nice, any chance they have reassessed the role and now have plans to give the new person more projects etc which will take them up a grade?

Agree with PP that it’s best to walk away, I don’t think you’ll achieve much trying to fight for backpay and it’ll take up your time and potentially be added stress you don’t want. Also, good to keep relations in case you need their references etc in future.

Urubu · 12/05/2018 18:50

If they work 1 more day a week than you obviously they will earn more, why are you surprised?

Original poster
MrsCharlesDarwin · 12/05/2018 18:57

Sorry the salary increase is pro rata so it is a real terms increase.

If I hadn’t resigned they’d have left me on 3 days and the lower pay grade for the exact same job.

Don’t need a reference.

I feel too resentful to stay for the extra 2 months and train my replacement on all the systems they set up just so that they can get rewarded adequately as I wasn’t.

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QuoadUltra · 12/05/2018 18:59

I don’t understand. They clearly realised what the problem was, and why they lost you, and now they are addressing that in the next placement?

RandomMess · 12/05/2018 18:59

Apply for the new role Wink

ThreeJoeys · 12/05/2018 19:00

Happened to me and I was resentful too, but don't even think of A) because it's ridiculous. That's just how it is unfortunately. I'd do C) and maintain a good relationship, you never know someday you might need to go back (on a higher pay).

healthyheart · 12/05/2018 19:02

Randommess well said!

NotTheFordType · 12/05/2018 19:04

They are asking for someone with line management and experience which they didn’t do when they recruited me, but I had to line manage anyway and hated it.

So they have realised that this role does require that experience, and therefore they need to offer a higher pay grade to appeal to people with that experience.

I would tell them that your circumstances have changed and you can no longer work past your one month notice period. Awfully sorry.

Loandbeholdagain · 12/05/2018 19:05

Did you tell them you would stay but on x or y conditions? Do you want to work 4 days rather than 3? I think they probably are just addressing the obvious problem. You left due to the conditions and they don’t want it to happen again. If you told them explicitly you would stay if they paid you more and for more hours then you are right to be annoyed. If not, perhaps it’s a lesson in negotiating before resigning. I’ve made this mistake too, so not a criticism. It’s somehong women aren’t always good at doing.

Rawhh · 12/05/2018 19:07

That's life I'm afraid.

It's a candidate market in most industries and they will pay what is needed to get the right candidate.

Glumglowworm · 12/05/2018 19:13

So the problem was that the didn’t require line manager experience and you hated that part of your role... so they have realised the role does require that and have increased salary accordingly. Sounds pretty sensible tbh

If you don’t need the money, I’d tell them your circumstances have changed and you can now only work one months notice.