This is 100% effective advice. You may not like it or want to leave a job you like, but is the only sure fire way to get paid your worth. Business “systems”[1] are desighed to keep you from getting paid market. These systems are so rigid that they would actually rather hire some else to replace you at great expense, than make an exception for the individual. The way to “hack” the system is to get a new job - the new place has no choice but to pay market rate if they want to hire you.
[1] examples
“Sorry, 5% is the max raise per year.”
“I’m sorry, you should feel good getting 6%, most everyone got less but we really value you.”
“Make the project successful and you’ll be rewarded.” (Hint, somebody will be rewarded for the late nights and weekends, but it won’t be you.)
[1] examples
“Sorry, 5% is the max raise per year.”
“I’m sorry, you should feel good getting 6%, most everyone got less but we really value you.”
“Make the project successful and you’ll be rewarded.” (Hint, somebody will be rewarded for the late nights and weekends, but it won’t be you.)