Employee Who Received Measly 1% Annual Raise Stuns Boss By Finding A New Job With 32% Pay Bump

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you've dedicated your time, given your best effort, and received a stellar performance review, earning an impressive 4 out of 5? You'd naturally expect a substantial salary increase as recognition for your hard work.

However, for this Redditor, this wasn't the case. Despite their excellent performance, their manager offered them a mere 1% raise, which left them feeling undervalued and disappointed.

So this employee (OP) named u/PGoonn came to the r/MaliciousCompliance subreddit to share their working story and his satisfying revenge. The OP decided to step up their job search. Eventually, they secured an incredible opportunity that came with a remarkable 32% salary increase.

But what happened next? Keep scrolling to read the whole story and check out the opinions and similar experiences shared by other Redditors.

Source: Reddit

Here's how the story begins:

Due to hiring freezes and fierce competition for new roles during the pandemic, OP was grateful for job security despite low pay

In early 2021, OP still excelled in performance, which caused them to expect a substantial raise

OP was disappointed to learn that they only received a meager 1% raise

When OP asked their manager, they explained it was due to budget constraints and suggested seeking other opportunities if dissatisfied

OP landed a new position with a 32% salary increase, which stunned their boss

Reddit users also shared their similar stories in the comments:

After years of being underpaid while progressing from an entry-level role to a managerial position, the Redditor finally left for a new opportunity at a fantastic company with a 72% pay increase

Redditor faced frustration and loss of valuable team members due to corporate budget constraints that prevented them from giving well-deserved raises

When Redditor's husband requested a higher salary, his boss refused. So he quit. After fifteen years his earnings exceeded his boss's

Receiving only a 6% pay increase with a promotion at their last employer, Redditor decided to move on to a new job that offered a 22% higher salary

"That sounds like a hell of an idea!"

Redditor received an offer with a $9k increase and better conditions, so they gave 2-week letter, and suddenly company found 20k and counter offered

Terrible boss