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The company I intern at supports my higher education and at the same time pays me an allowance every month.
According to my contract with the company, my allowance would be incremented slightly every year. Its been over 6 months since I completed one year, but there's been no increment in the allowance.
My peers urge me to to inquire about this matter (I believe they already have) because they too have not received the promised increment.
To be honest I don't care for the slight increment because I am very grateful my company supports my education and I don't feel comfortable discussing allowances.
So my question is; what is the best way to handle this situation so that I don't upset my peers or the management?
Thanks in advance.
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The company I intern at supports my higher education and at the same time pays me an allowance every month.
According to my contract with the company, my allowance would be incremented slightly every year. Its been over 6 months since I completed one year, but there's been no increment in the allowance.
My peers urge me to to inquire about this matter (I believe they already have) because they too have not received the promised increment.
To be honest I don't care for the slight increment because I am very grateful my company supports my education and I don't feel comfortable discussing allowances.
So my question is; what is the best way to handle this situation so that I don't upset my peers or the management?
Thanks in advance.
professionalism salary
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What country are you in that lets you "intern" for 1.5 years?
– Elysian Fields♦
Apr 1 '13 at 18:33
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@enderland it's pretty common in the U.S. Some companies even have unpaid interns for several years. Co-ops are more common with extended time. Sometimes co-ops even go for 2-3 years, with a semester in college and a semester on the job.
– Codeman
Apr 1 '13 at 23:19
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The company I intern at supports my higher education and at the same time pays me an allowance every month.
According to my contract with the company, my allowance would be incremented slightly every year. Its been over 6 months since I completed one year, but there's been no increment in the allowance.
My peers urge me to to inquire about this matter (I believe they already have) because they too have not received the promised increment.
To be honest I don't care for the slight increment because I am very grateful my company supports my education and I don't feel comfortable discussing allowances.
So my question is; what is the best way to handle this situation so that I don't upset my peers or the management?
Thanks in advance.
professionalism salary
asked Apr 1 '13 at 18:00
FeelingBad
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The company I intern at supports my higher education and at the same time pays me an allowance every month.
According to my contract with the company, my allowance would be incremented slightly every year. Its been over 6 months since I completed one year, but there's been no increment in the allowance.
My peers urge me to to inquire about this matter (I believe they already have) because they too have not received the promised increment.
To be honest I don't care for the slight increment because I am very grateful my company supports my education and I don't feel comfortable discussing allowances.
So my question is; what is the best way to handle this situation so that I don't upset my peers or the management?
Thanks in advance.
professionalism salary
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asked Apr 1 '13 at 18:00
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What country are you in that lets you "intern" for 1.5 years?
– Elysian Fields♦
Apr 1 '13 at 18:33
1
@enderland it's pretty common in the U.S. Some companies even have unpaid interns for several years. Co-ops are more common with extended time. Sometimes co-ops even go for 2-3 years, with a semester in college and a semester on the job.
– Codeman
Apr 1 '13 at 23:19
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What country are you in that lets you "intern" for 1.5 years?
– Elysian Fields♦
Apr 1 '13 at 18:33
1
@enderland it's pretty common in the U.S. Some companies even have unpaid interns for several years. Co-ops are more common with extended time. Sometimes co-ops even go for 2-3 years, with a semester in college and a semester on the job.
– Codeman
Apr 1 '13 at 23:19
2
2
What country are you in that lets you "intern" for 1.5 years?
– Elysian Fields♦
Apr 1 '13 at 18:33
What country are you in that lets you "intern" for 1.5 years?
– Elysian Fields♦
Apr 1 '13 at 18:33
1
1
@enderland it's pretty common in the U.S. Some companies even have unpaid interns for several years. Co-ops are more common with extended time. Sometimes co-ops even go for 2-3 years, with a semester in college and a semester on the job.
– Codeman
Apr 1 '13 at 23:19
@enderland it's pretty common in the U.S. Some companies even have unpaid interns for several years. Co-ops are more common with extended time. Sometimes co-ops even go for 2-3 years, with a semester in college and a semester on the job.
– Codeman
Apr 1 '13 at 23:19
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If you've been promised an increment and you haven't got it, then it is entirely reasonable to ask about it. Ask your boss or HR. This is especially true if there are documents (emails, letters etc.) promising you an increment.
If you really don't want to ask, there is no need to be pressured by your peers into asking. You can politely tell them you would rather not ask. Tell them why if you like. They are just as capable of asking as you, and if they want the increment they can do it.
However...asking about things you have been promised but haven't been delivered is a useful skill in the workplace (and a fairly basic one). If doing so makes you uncomfortable, now is an excellent time to practice. Better to try it now, on something that isn't that important to you, than later in your career for something that is important. It's very unlikely that asking will have any bad effects on your career - but it will expand your comfort zone.
answered Apr 1 '13 at 20:06
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If there are published documents indicating the increment, you should bring it up with your Human Resources (HR) department, and mention the documents. If there are no published documents indicating the increment then I would be tempted to not inquire.
answered Apr 1 '13 at 19:15
James Jenkins
18610
A verbal contract is still a contract, just harder to enforce. There is no reason not to inquire politely just because you don't have a piece of paper that says so, just be aware that if they deny it, then going on a crusade is going to look bad on yourself as there is no physical evidence
– Rhys
Apr 2 '13 at 13:11
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2 Answers
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
7
down vote
accepted
If you've been promised an increment and you haven't got it, then it is entirely reasonable to ask about it. Ask your boss or HR. This is especially true if there are documents (emails, letters etc.) promising you an increment.
If you really don't want to ask, there is no need to be pressured by your peers into asking. You can politely tell them you would rather not ask. Tell them why if you like. They are just as capable of asking as you, and if they want the increment they can do it.
However...asking about things you have been promised but haven't been delivered is a useful skill in the workplace (and a fairly basic one). If doing so makes you uncomfortable, now is an excellent time to practice. Better to try it now, on something that isn't that important to you, than later in your career for something that is important. It's very unlikely that asking will have any bad effects on your career - but it will expand your comfort zone.
answered Apr 1 '13 at 20:06
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
add a comment |Â
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
If you've been promised an increment and you haven't got it, then it is entirely reasonable to ask about it. Ask your boss or HR. This is especially true if there are documents (emails, letters etc.) promising you an increment.
If you really don't want to ask, there is no need to be pressured by your peers into asking. You can politely tell them you would rather not ask. Tell them why if you like. They are just as capable of asking as you, and if they want the increment they can do it.
However...asking about things you have been promised but haven't been delivered is a useful skill in the workplace (and a fairly basic one). If doing so makes you uncomfortable, now is an excellent time to practice. Better to try it now, on something that isn't that important to you, than later in your career for something that is important. It's very unlikely that asking will have any bad effects on your career - but it will expand your comfort zone.
answered Apr 1 '13 at 20:06
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
add a comment |Â
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
If you've been promised an increment and you haven't got it, then it is entirely reasonable to ask about it. Ask your boss or HR. This is especially true if there are documents (emails, letters etc.) promising you an increment.
If you really don't want to ask, there is no need to be pressured by your peers into asking. You can politely tell them you would rather not ask. Tell them why if you like. They are just as capable of asking as you, and if they want the increment they can do it.
However...asking about things you have been promised but haven't been delivered is a useful skill in the workplace (and a fairly basic one). If doing so makes you uncomfortable, now is an excellent time to practice. Better to try it now, on something that isn't that important to you, than later in your career for something that is important. It's very unlikely that asking will have any bad effects on your career - but it will expand your comfort zone.
answered Apr 1 '13 at 20:06
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
If you've been promised an increment and you haven't got it, then it is entirely reasonable to ask about it. Ask your boss or HR. This is especially true if there are documents (emails, letters etc.) promising you an increment.
If you really don't want to ask, there is no need to be pressured by your peers into asking. You can politely tell them you would rather not ask. Tell them why if you like. They are just as capable of asking as you, and if they want the increment they can do it.
However...asking about things you have been promised but haven't been delivered is a useful skill in the workplace (and a fairly basic one). If doing so makes you uncomfortable, now is an excellent time to practice. Better to try it now, on something that isn't that important to you, than later in your career for something that is important. It's very unlikely that asking will have any bad effects on your career - but it will expand your comfort zone.
answered Apr 1 '13 at 20:06
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
answered Apr 1 '13 at 20:06
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
answered Apr 1 '13 at 20:06
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
answered Apr 1 '13 at 20:06
DJClayworth
41.6k989147
41.6k989147
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add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
If there are published documents indicating the increment, you should bring it up with your Human Resources (HR) department, and mention the documents. If there are no published documents indicating the increment then I would be tempted to not inquire.
answered Apr 1 '13 at 19:15
James Jenkins
18610
A verbal contract is still a contract, just harder to enforce. There is no reason not to inquire politely just because you don't have a piece of paper that says so, just be aware that if they deny it, then going on a crusade is going to look bad on yourself as there is no physical evidence
– Rhys
Apr 2 '13 at 13:11
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
If there are published documents indicating the increment, you should bring it up with your Human Resources (HR) department, and mention the documents. If there are no published documents indicating the increment then I would be tempted to not inquire.
answered Apr 1 '13 at 19:15
James Jenkins
18610
A verbal contract is still a contract, just harder to enforce. There is no reason not to inquire politely just because you don't have a piece of paper that says so, just be aware that if they deny it, then going on a crusade is going to look bad on yourself as there is no physical evidence
– Rhys
Apr 2 '13 at 13:11
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
If there are published documents indicating the increment, you should bring it up with your Human Resources (HR) department, and mention the documents. If there are no published documents indicating the increment then I would be tempted to not inquire.
answered Apr 1 '13 at 19:15
James Jenkins
18610
If there are published documents indicating the increment, you should bring it up with your Human Resources (HR) department, and mention the documents. If there are no published documents indicating the increment then I would be tempted to not inquire.
answered Apr 1 '13 at 19:15
James Jenkins
18610
answered Apr 1 '13 at 19:15
James Jenkins
18610
answered Apr 1 '13 at 19:15
James Jenkins
18610
answered Apr 1 '13 at 19:15
James Jenkins
18610
18610
A verbal contract is still a contract, just harder to enforce. There is no reason not to inquire politely just because you don't have a piece of paper that says so, just be aware that if they deny it, then going on a crusade is going to look bad on yourself as there is no physical evidence
– Rhys
Apr 2 '13 at 13:11
add a comment |Â
A verbal contract is still a contract, just harder to enforce. There is no reason not to inquire politely just because you don't have a piece of paper that says so, just be aware that if they deny it, then going on a crusade is going to look bad on yourself as there is no physical evidence
– Rhys
Apr 2 '13 at 13:11
A verbal contract is still a contract, just harder to enforce. There is no reason not to inquire politely just because you don't have a piece of paper that says so, just be aware that if they deny it, then going on a crusade is going to look bad on yourself as there is no physical evidence
– Rhys
Apr 2 '13 at 13:11
A verbal contract is still a contract, just harder to enforce. There is no reason not to inquire politely just because you don't have a piece of paper that says so, just be aware that if they deny it, then going on a crusade is going to look bad on yourself as there is no physical evidence
– Rhys
Apr 2 '13 at 13:11
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What country are you in that lets you "intern" for 1.5 years?
– Elysian Fields♦
Apr 1 '13 at 18:33
1
@enderland it's pretty common in the U.S. Some companies even have unpaid interns for several years. Co-ops are more common with extended time. Sometimes co-ops even go for 2-3 years, with a semester in college and a semester on the job.
– Codeman
Apr 1 '13 at 23:19