I Refuse to Train a New Worker Who Earns 40% More Than I Do

It makes sense if you think bout it...they're getting a cheaper better labour

Just teach him the basics not what u have learned along the way let him wing it n learn by experience praybu find a better loyal employer

As a business owner, I always paid my employees that were there longer more. Not only are you paying them for their knowledge , you're paying them for loyalty. Continuity in business helps keep a strong business.

DO NOT TRAIN HIM ...IS THAT IN YOUR CONTRACT ...TELL THEM CASH INCREASE OK NO CASH NO TRAIN ..STAND YOUR GROUND ....THEY WILL ONLY WALK OVER YOU MORE .DOCUMENT EVERYTHING AND DEPENDING WHICH STATE ...GO TO THE LABOUR BOARD ..

Ask them why you should care about your performance review since it has never impacted you compensation before.

This might sting but maybe they just didn't think you deserve a raise. And the new guy was more experienced and skilled

You don't want a 40% salary increase. You want a 60% retrospective salary increase - seniority, experience, SKILLS (you'll possibly settle for 50%) and if it's not in your next paycheque, you'll know what steps to take next. They've got the money honey, they just don't want to give it to you! Training of the new employee commences when you receive your salary increase.

Who is the new guy related to?

Lara u r soooo u know what if he was better acquisition then why the heck wud she have to train him.i wud give him all wrong info during training,& play dumb

Here is my honest take. What I've learned over the years in this industry is, NO company properly values existing employees anymore. Now, new employees are brought in to fix all the problems the current Employees are apparently unable to fix. After a year or so, those same employees become part of the reason the company can't fix the same problems. Those employees usually aren't the problem. Leadership is with their egos. New people rarely make a difference at companies with problems larger than a few new people can fix. That said, my strategy is now to do my best to prove my value when I join a company and, after a few years, it's time to move to the next company where I will be thought to bring in value and can actually earn a fair compensation. No matter how good you are, expect that whatever your salary is when you join somewhere, if you want significant increase, you need to go to a new organization and fight for that raise. Your current employer won't give it.

In my opinion, asking for a raise would be pointless and naive, at best. They've already told you what to expect. They see you as a worker bee and will never reward or promote you. Hey, somebody's got to do the work! My advice: fly under the radar at work & look for a new job. When you find one, inform your boss and leave that moment. You owe them nothing.

I would have left the job after that Boss-HR meeting. If you're that much talented and you train other people, why you're just keep waiting? There are lot of opportunities out there. Don't stick to that environment where talent not appreciated.

Had a similar experience in my carrier. Was taking part in interviewing of new members, one of them told me their pay scale. I was shocked, went had same set of discussions with managers, same reply, But I never took to HR, started keeping low profile, less workload, started searching new opportunity. Yes it took time for get one, but once I got put in paper they came back even on last day to counter my new offer to keep me, that's when I told you should have thought about it before when you didn't give me raise. Lesson learnt: You are replaceable, just don't wait for them to show your place, you choose yours. Don't worry just keep on your search once you have it walk out with head held high😊

Walk out of the company... NOW.

Sadly, it's become fairly common practice for companies to hire new employees at higher salaries in order to remain competitive in the job market, while never adjusting the salaries of existing employees to commensurate levels. Many employment consultants will tell you that the only way to get a raise which reflects your experience level is to change companies every five to seven years. Sorry you're experiencing this first hand, but gone are the days when you can work for the same company for 45 years and retire with a gold watch and a nice pension.

Loyalty counts for nothing. Change jobs every two or three years. That is how to maximize your wage

I Believe that after you train this guy, they will fire you.
So take care

You probably have grounds for a lawsuit. The fact that they admitted the new guy was "fresh" talent indicates possible age discrimination which is illegal. I would absolutely contact a lawyer.

Start doing a HORRIBLE job!! STOP being a great worker! Work your wage....also think about teaching new guy NOTHING useful... payback is a bish but if you can get them to fire you then you can collect unemployment!! Don't quit get FIRED!!

Move on ,loyalty is nothing to these people,

To be honest, I would have just walked out. Just do what's legally expected of you. Don't train other people if you aren't meant/paid to train them. That's a managers job.

A number of years ago while working for a travel software company, a person from outside the company was hired for a position for which I not only applied, but was also to manage data in an area I had worked for 6 years. I was told I would be the primary contact and was responsible for training on the system and the existing data issues. I had a choice to make. I chose to work with her and do the best for the projects on which we worked. As a result, we established a tremendous working relationship leading to extensive international travel. After time, we went in different directions within the company until one day I received a call and she told me there was going to be a job posted and I was to apply for it. Within 4 months I found myself searching for a flat in London as she hired me for that position. I spent nearly 2 years living and working there giving me the opportunity to have family and friends visit and share in the experience. All because of the choice I made. Maybe it's generational, maybe it's reciprocal or lack of reciprocal loyalty, but one never knows what good can come out of a seemingly bad situation. The choice is yours. I wish you well.

Teach him wrong. 🤷🏾‍♀️

Ryan Stygar. Or any other employee lawyer and be sure you find written documentation or texts of conversations. Especially this one with HR. That shows you doing everything and getting nothing. 40% is not small change.

Some years ago, I accepted a job that payed lower than I was looking for because they told me that they'd give me a bonus to make up the difference if my performance was satisfactory for that quarter.

A quarter passed and I was told my performance was stellar but they didn't have the money for the bonus and asked me to stick it out a little longer, which I did.

I did so much that even people just briefly visiting the establishment could see the significant improvement in the establishment, both physically and in professionalism, and often gave compliments on the progress.

During my short time there, I also discovered that the other managers had been bleeding the company dry and were some of the most unprofessional among the staff. Additionally, they were constantly trying to undermine or take credit for my work, but as the newest manager not too long on the job, I didn't bring it to upper management at the time (which I think would have just caused me problems and not resolved anything at that point, so I just kept track of what was happening if a time came that I felt I needed to say something); at one point I even thought they might have already known and we're building a case because some of it seemed obvious, but I later realized there very little oversight on the management team and senior management was clueless.

I eventually had it and resigned. A higher-up was trying to get me to return and I was considering it until I found out that another manager, who was among the worst of them in professionalism and was unnecessarily and intentionally costing the company several thousands (I mean, in the tens of thousands) weekly was given a raise to the amount I originally asked for. I never mentioned it to the person who was reaching out to me but that's what solidified my decision not to return. I figured they deserved what they got for stringing me along and rewarding the people who were stealing from them and maintaining the unprofessional environment to make themselves seem necessary to control the chaos.

I do the same thing I have worked my ass off from 1985 $ 2.75 per hour I went to school and got a trade as a machinist and now they bringing outsiders but expect u to show them the ropes no way cause u will be on a sidelines for a layoff cheap labor

Sorry as a student 2.75 to 3.50 than I had second job at canpar 5.75 per hour slept for 5 hrs that was a Best paycheck

These stories are so dumb. Every single one has someone with a yellow stripe. Stands up for themselves, then cries on forums asking if they made the right decision. ffs. Fine. Know what? No. Sit down. Shut up. Eyes on your own work. Stop asking questions. Do your job. Nobody likes a tattletale or a quitter. fml

This hurts to read.
You asked politely. For years.
They said no budget. Then paid more.
That’s not teamwork. That’s disrespect.
Training someone who earns more feels wrong.
Your reaction makes sense.
Keep looking elsewhere.
Loyalty without fairness burns people out.
You deserve better.