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I joined this job only 4 months ago as a secretary. Since then, we have taken on an office junior (permanently), who falls directly under my supervision.
I didn't want her, and I didn't hire her. And to be honest, I wouldn't of hired her if it was my choice. Her mistakes become my responsibility.
Am I in a position to enquire with my boss what's in this for me?
Or should I just get on with it because I've only been here a few months?
If it helps, when I was employed there was never talk of my role developing to someone's manager - it's just sort of happened.
This isn't really my area of expertise, so take my advice with a LARGE pinch of salt. But I would think that, if you've only been there 4 months, then you don't have much bargaining power. How vital are you to your workplace - if you left with notice, would it cause major hassle, could you be replaced easily enough? If yes, then you don't have much leverage.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't talk to someone senior if you have problems, esp if this person is incompetent. Better to act now before they drag you down.
Depends how they see it of course. Why have they given a 4 month old employee a new person to handle - because they really trust you or because they are desperate or not bothered?
I really enjoy my job, and get along well with my manager. I have been given a lot of responsibilities from early on, I picked things up quickly, and it feels to everyone like I have been here much longer than 4 months.
The reason why someone extra was taken on is because apparently the workflow is going to more than doubled in January and we need to be prepared.
I did interview a couple of girls who were rubbish, but this one was interviewed on a Saturday when I am not at work.
My boss knows how I feel about her, but is sure that she will be useful to me in the new year.
It's good that you get on with your manager and he really should be open to you having this conversation with him especially as it looks like they value you and have given you extra responsibilities.
They live in the real world and know the value of money so don't be shy a bout talking about it. There is no reason why this should be an unpleasant conversation. Just talk a bout it as it is. After-all, how many people in the company would be there if they didn't want the money?
You need to come across as professional and confident in your negotiating skills, I know you could do that, and if you do, not only should you get your way (eventually anyway) but you will show them that you are promotable too.
You have to remember though that if you really want to drive a bargain over pay, you need to be able to move on if it doesn't work.
But, heigh, you've got it in you to do well with these people and they're lucky to have you.
I think you should ask for a pay rise for sure. As someone pointed out to me, most managers would have asked for a pay rise themselves at some point in their lives, so they wont look badly at you for doing so.
I'd just say that because you are taking on more responsibility now, and your job description has changed since you began working their, you are looking for a rise of some sort.
I've been trying to pluck up the courage myself, so Good Luck! x
I would go for it but probably do some work before hand. Find out how much you can realistically ask for for the sort of role you are now carrying out.....leading and developing a team.
Also, get hold of your job spec and make a note of how your role has changed and if you could find a more suitable job spec within your company that pays more then you should use that as your basis for a pay rise.
Arrange a meeting with your boss so you can have some time to put your point across rather than trying to get 5 minutes of his time when you could be interrupted
