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Ryan · 8 May 2025
Quality Assurance Manager
Why is my luck so bad?? I was promised a major salary increment during performance review last year. Fast forward to now, NOTHING. When I brought up this matter, boss said budget's tight, cost of operations increased, we can’t afford it. But somehow, they got money for new hires & company events? Honestly, I felt cheated but bcz this is the 1st time it's happening to me, i can't help to wonder is it me?? What did i do wrong? Past years, I've always received 2% increment but not this year. :(
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Cayden Matt · 8 May 2025
Sorry but I’m just curious. how did the conversation even start? Like, what made your boss so willing to offer you a salary increment?
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Hung Hwee · 28d ago
Freelance Scriptwriter (Self Employed)
at least you got a job. sone people cant even get one
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Community User · 8 May 2025
Senior Executive
Got increment is good enough. Be thankful already... not every workplace offer this .. haha..
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Lee · 29d ago
Sr. Physiotherapist
I have not seen extra salary given without extra responsibilities.
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Bao Li · 29d ago
Complain much wont change anything. Perhaps i can replace your position, if you want to let go :>
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Community User · 28d ago
May they taking loan to hired the new company .
Be cool and patient coz patience will pay everything.
If we are in difficulties there’s are more people are difficulties than us. Always remember to be grateful and realise how fortunate we are in many ways. Wish you a good lah ya.
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Allen · 8 May 2025
Engineering Role
If i were you.. i'd just refuse to do anything that are part of new responsibilities. they acknowledge your capabilities, and suddenly unable to compensate you with the promising pay raise.. is just a another work typical political things. A boss who truly cares about their team would fight to make sure you’re properly rewarded
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Women-in-Tech · 20d ago
Sorry to hear about your experience.
Generally, any conversation that isn’t documented such as via email or formal letters is not considered a binding commitment. Annual salary increments typically range from 1–5%, depending on individual appraisal ratings and overall company performance. Commissions are usually reserved for client-facing sales roles, and even then, they can vary significantly by company.Out of curiosity, do you recall why your manager discussed an increment in the first place?
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Nicholas · 8 May 2025
Advocacy Adviser
If you feel undervalued, it’s worth having another talk with your boss. You might consider exploring new opportunities if nothing changes 😊😊
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Katherine · 8 May 2025
Finance Manager
Think its so common nowadays!!!I was bein promised an increment when i could chase 5mil AR a month, in da end i done it but they never keep deir promise🥹so i left and now i feel so much happier knowin dat i created a record in da company dat nobody could break🤣
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