Under Paid - Please suggest what I need to do to get better pay and select my course of action?

Hello Greek John,

For a moment, FORGET about what your salary is--whether your are Under-paid or Over-paid.

Begin to do some self-introspection--on the lines Sharmila Das mentioned. That would give you an idea of where you stand vis-a-vis YOUR efforts. And when you do this exercise, pl ensure you criticize yourself for any lacunae/shortcomings too--else such an exercise has the danger to make you self-pity yourself--which I am sure ISN'T your objective. Hope you get what I mean.

Once you are clear on the end-result(s), it would also give you leads on the next course of action.

Based on what you mention about the reactions/responses of your senior, what you mentioned ['feeling of taking me for granted'] does look to be a possibility--but it's TOO EARLY to conclude anything. Prima facie, any senior OUGHT to give some workable feedback to his/her junior, especially when asked specifically, for the benefit of the individual AND the Organization--UNLESS he/she has concluded that you are beyond redemption [from HIS/HER point-of-view, mind you].

Once you have the inputs in-hand, then maybe you can post them in CiteHR for the members to suggest the options open to you.

All the Best.

Rgds,

TS

Thank you tajsateesh ... Would like to know if there is any specific duration one needs to stick to a company. Cause i was asked many times by my colleagues as well as friends as to why i am still staying here in-spite of being in this salary bracket

Dear Mr. Greek John,
I second Mr. TS. There is no such limit of time that is enumerated to work. Any company would see if you had worked minimum for about a year and maximum depends. Therefore, salary is not a constraint on how much experience or what education you have. Please do not assume or pin your ears back and go by your collegues.

Greek John,
Please find a friend of yours who is paid much lower salary than you and analyse the reasons why he/ she is not able to scale up. This might turn your pessimism into content and hope for growth.
Please try and concentrate on the travel and targets. The more you think about your salary the more an irritant it turns out to be. There is no suitable salary for any body, it is only relative and one needs to see the satisfaction. Keep the fire and hunger for growth that helps you search for newer frontiers of knowledge and elite leagues. Salary alone would lead you to an unending pursuit with meaner and lesser results.

Hi Greek John
It is rather unfortunate that you feel you are underpaid
Firstly it is never a good idea to discuss your pay with your colleagues or friends
Secondly since you feel depressed about your pay, your performance at work could be affected and it might be difficult if not impossible for you to put in your best.
And now that you have discussed it with your senior, he/ she may start thinking you are no longer happy with your job and that alone is enough for your appointment to be terminated.
I feel the best course action for you is to (1) seek medical help for your depression (2) start looking for another job as soon as possible as you might end up losing your job. This may sound harsh but I have seen it happen so many times
Please note that I am in no way suggesting that you should leave your current job but it would do you a world of good if you can find a job in which you will be happy in
Take care and good luck
Nuga

Thank you all for the valuable suggestions.... Noticed all had a common message - " Be happy with what you have " .. That is what i am practicing right now. But at times one looses the track when we are treated so low with the immense dedication put in .Anyway thanks to all for the boost up !!

Hello Greek John,

Pl accept my Sincere Appreciation for your comments-----Noticed all had a common message - " Be happy with what you have ".....

Frankly, NOT MANY take advice/suggestions the way you did. I can also assure that you will NEVER EVER regret practicing this 'precept', so to say.

Usually, such talk is treated/considered to be more 'philosophical' than practical, but quite often many [if not 'most'] only realize the True Effect only AFTER practicing it for a while.

You are right when you mention 'at times one looses the track.........'. That's the WHOLE test to whoever does his/her best to practice this--the ability AND effort of the person to stay focused & also his/her ability AND effort to stay consistent in the whole process, especially over a long period of time. And frankly, that's where the fun is too I guess.

Once this becomes a way of life for any individual--obviously ONLY when practiced over a period of time--then the situation(s) you experienced, of LOOSING TRACK, changes the way one perceives AND responds to such situations--NOT THAT such situations cease to occur. Hope you notice the SUBTLE difference--but this is a VERY BIG difference in the very psyche of a person. This is what the Bhagavat Gita means when saying "Let not the 'external' effect your thinking and, consequently, actions".

All the Best.

Rgds,

TS

Thank you tajsateesh .... I guess you were to first to appreciate me .. Once more thank you all.. Got more questions in my mind and request all your assistance in those matters ...