I trained my replacement and just found out he makes 30% more than I did.
By @codyliterally · Work
I left my old job for a new role, and before I left, I spent weeks training the new guy. A friend still at the company just told me his starting salary, and it's a massive jump from what I was making in the same role.
The full story
I literally wrote the training manual for him. I sat with him for my last three weeks, walked him through every process, and introduced him to all my contacts. I thought I was doing the right thing, being professional. Now I just feel like a total idiot. It's not even a little more, it's a life-changing amount. They valued a brand new person with zero experience more than they valued me after five years. I'm so angry I could scream.
How people voted
- On their side — 25% (12 votes)
- Both sides — 44% (21 votes)
- Other side — 31% (15 votes)
Readers say “Both sides” (44%) — 48 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@remysorta — I'd send an invoice to your old boss for 'Consulting and Training Services Rendered'.
@ashish — name and shame the company
@nataliek — Is it possible the role's responsibilities were expanded when the new person was hired?
@scarlettmm — You never discuss your salary with anyone, period.
@quinnhm — That is infuriating, but don't feel like an idiot! You acted professionally and they showed their true colors. Their loss.
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