Why does it seem the best way to get a pay raise these days is to job hop?

With the way things are today… it is really difficult getting a job let alone holding one so getting a raise in some companies is difficult if impossible, unless as mandyloo mentioned, your in a company that values their workers & would rather pay a bit more to make sure they dont leave. Unfortunately, not many companies do. They say rather loose one that gets more then I bargained for then just get a new guy pay him less and still get the job done. I did that many times, asked for a raise after working for a certain period of time when I needed more money working in retail as a side gig…they offered me 2% which was a joke…as I saw them constantly promoting other people or bringing in friends of family to a better position. I was doing the work of 2 girls working 2 shifts 4 hours at a time with 3 hours in between as a break. So after one partner said I think she should come in an hour earlier to clean the store up I said: here is my 2 week notice…and screwed them big time because it was In December..(inventory!) Funny thing is that same week I was gone they caught one of the girls stealing from the cash register and the cops were investigating everyone thank god I wasnt there! I hate all that drama.

I guess you seriously have to ask yourself if it is worth it or risk loosing your job, especially with the recession!

hope this helped.

Well I guess I have nothing to compare this to, I have only been unemployed one week of my life, and yes I did see a slow down in the job offers, but it seems to be picking up. I have had two people contact me this week for positions, and while right now in my company I am working on a promotion, if they keep dragging there but, I might pick something new.

I have been with the company I am at for 3 years, have not got a bonus nor pay raise that entire time. I found out about a year ago I am maxed out in the opening I am in so I decided to apply within the company. I have the education and experience for position I applied for, but have been told by others, this is a long process with this company.

if your companies business is not failing because of the market currently its either A. ur a crappy employee, or B. ur boss is a crappy employer. Be honest with urself whichever one pertains to u lol

I know what ya mean…some old cliche parents always tell their kids…”Never throw away dirty water unless u have new clean water or wind up with no water at all!” Meaning of that & its relevance to this is dont quit before you find another job for you just may wind up with neither. :(

I wish you luck with that promotion hun! keep us posted! :)