Pay and visa sponsorship

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cheng824

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cheng824
May 28, 2021 8 Comments

Hello Blind Family,

I'm feeling very frustrated in my situation and would love to hear some thoughts and feedback. I'm currently working as a mobile/web developer in Pittsburgh (small company around 100 people). Being in the company for almost three years, I got promoted last year without raise (excepted for 3% merit based raise). I had a conversation with my manager at the time. He told me my salary was at the highest of my band and couldn't go higher. I was shocked since it's only 3k bump from my previous level. And over the year, I've heard people got more money even lower than my level (even the developer I'm directly leading...).So I brought up the conversation again and asked for raise. It's been few months, they always said they're working on it.

Last week, I was told that they're trying to adjust the salary for everyone to reflect their level, but it's harder for me since they've already paid a lot for my visa sponsorship. This sounds so absurd and ridiculous to me. I couldn't even believe I heard this. Is this something normal happening to people who needs visa sponsorship?? Am I being crazy thinking this is ridiculous??

Note 1: unlucky me I didn't get H1B lottery for the past two years.

Thank you in advance. Any thoughts welcome!

TC: 90k

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  • New / Design
    ArchEngin

    New Design

    ArchEngin
    They are not even fucking allowed to do that, let alone mention this ๐Ÿ˜‘. You got a visa because you are doing a good job and they want you to be part of the team. You are not supposed to pay for it (thats what is happening if you are underpaid). Get the fuck out of there
    May 28, 2021 1
    • New
      cheng824

      New

      cheng824
      OP
      Thatโ€™s so good point there. Going to put in two weeks on Tuesday haha
      May 30, 2021
  • Dude LC hard and get out of there
    May 28, 2021 1
    • New
      cheng824

      New

      cheng824
      OP
      Working on it...
      May 30, 2021
  • Oracle
    LaryzSlave

    Go to company page Oracle

    LaryzSlave
    Ummmโ€ฆmy manager doesnโ€™t say that he wonโ€™t raise my salary due to visa sponsorship but I do know my colleagues get paid higher and have a higher IC level for the same work I do. I got promoted with no raise and all Oracle does is adjust my salary to meet the H1B minimum salary.
    May 28, 2021 1
    • New
      cheng824

      New

      cheng824
      OP
      Iโ€™m sorry that sucks. I thought it wouldnโ€™t happen in bigger companies...
      May 28, 2021
  • Signify
    ezyK80

    Go to company page Signify

    ezyK80
    SMSI?
    May 28, 2021 1
    • New
      cheng824

      New

      cheng824
      OP
      Nah.. donโ€™t want to say the name since still friend with few management. Donโ€™t want them to be yelled at. SMSI has the same situation?
      May 28, 2021