Asking for a raise, as a contractor, WFH, on my six month mark
Aug 25, 2020
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What do you think about my asking for a raise at my six month mark? I pay for my phone and internet, my two monitors, my work chair, all used to perform my job WFH. I get no reimbursement. Plus, my day-to-day costs of electricity, sewer, gas, food, water, coffee, have all gone up. I’m also working more as lines are blurred and I’m not to submit OT. So I’m thinking it’s only fair I ask for an increase. Plus, I’m making an hourly wage that I was back in 2006, chump change. And no PTO or vacation time.
Please comment. Yes, I’m grateful that I have a job at least. Boss is high maintenance. Can’t use Outlook at all. I’m her EA.
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I think FTE’s should get $ too, because their costs are up as well. It’s not just contractors. But most FTE’s get to expense their phones and printer toner. I can’t even do that.
If they want to fire me for asking what I feel is the value I bring and justifying my extra cost, let them. Let someone else deal with my boss. She is the most difficult out of all of them.
Find another job if you think you are not being treated well.
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