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Offering potential colleague up to €8k more per annum

  • 08-10-2024 5:46am
    #1
    Peppermint23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi! I recently started a FTC for an international firm. I accepted €3k under my previous salary due to a 5pm finish (instead of 5.30) which suited family life better and also decent benefits.

    I started a week ago and when chatting initially to my line manager they had told me in passing that a new starter had dropped out last minute and they were under pressure to employ a person for that role and that if I had any contacts to let them know.

    Coincidentally I then receive an email from a recruiter in relation to this opening. They are offering up to €8k more per annum than what I am currently on (and we would be fulfilling the same role). I am overqualified for my current role but wanted less responsibility with a young family at this time.

    I fully accept that I took on this role with the salary offered to me at that time but after this email arriving in my inbox I do feel quite resentful at the thought of a new joiner on up to €8k more.

    Should I mention this to management or bite my tongue? I’d appreciate any advice! Thanks!



Comments

  • #2
    whomitconcerns
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,396 ✭✭✭whomitconcerns


    You agreed to what you agreed. There is no point dwelling on it. Won't make you feel any better



  • #3
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,486 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    Be wary that recruiter emails often overstate potential salaries to get candidates interest. It's a possibility here.



  • #4
    Peppermint23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Peppermint23


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122695915#Comment_122695915

    good to note - thanks



  • #5
    Stranger Things
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 171 ✭✭Stranger Things


    Agreed. Recruiters often overstate a salary!

    I would not be worrying :)



  • #6
    Big Bag of Chips
    Administrators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,910 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Big Bag of Chips


    "up to" doesn't mean much. It can be anything from €0 to €8k. They new recruit might be on a higher salary than you because the company need to fill the position and a good candidate will be in a position to negotiate.

    The best advice to you is prove your worth and negotiate a salary increase at your review.



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