[Spunger]

This might be a stupid question, but it's new to me.

I'm currently working in a financial workplace and I'm on my 6th week there. I know that this is very soon to be asking or thinking of this but it's driving me nuts.

At what period of time would you recieve a review? Meaning.....say they give you a 90 day probation period. That's when you qualify for benifits and that type of stuff. Do most workplaces give a review of how things are and if need be bump you up in pay at all or they'll just tell you good job.......and onto another year of making squat?

I know most reviews are done yearly.........but at what point in the probation period if any do you get one?

The other employee's that are there that do the same thing range from 6 months to almost a year. I have zero experience in this field up until now (or when I started). I've yet to have a complaint from anyone (had a few praises), never been out of whack on any aspect of the job, and haven't had any balancing issues. Everything has gone super smooth but it's a odd-feeling when you can get your job done 5-10 minutes before the next person can. I know it has to shine out on somebody but it kills me thinking I'll make squat for a year working at this place.

It just drive's me nuts is the bottom line. It's like......when you make such a small amount an hour, full time, it'd be nice to know when you might expect an increase in something. It's hard feeling that you are excelling at something but it seems to go un-noticed.

Just ranting, LOL........but how often do these things happen?

 

[johnbryanpeters]

In general, don't be expecting a raise in your first year. Ask someone you work with.

What's a "financial workplace"?

 

[binary visions]

My experience is that places give you a probationary period, as you mentioned, of either 3 months or 6 months. At that point, they will give you a raise only if you are really outstanding. If you work with a bunch of slugs, it might not be too hard to stand out.

You should get a real yearly review one year after you started there - the 3 or 6 month review is typically just an interim review, not the real deal, which is why they often don't give you any money.

YMMV, of course. I've had three "probationary" reviews at three different jobs, and have received a raise at each of them

 

[Reactor]

My last job I worked 9 years and didn't get a single official review. My new job I got my six month review two months early. A lot of it depends on the workplace culture. In my new job managers are actually acountable for getting reviews done on time.

 

[SofaKingBanned]

I usually negotiate it in the interview. I require a review and raise in short order.

My last job started me at a pay too low, I told them I'd join their firm if they reviewed and raised (or fired) me at 30 and 90 days.

Everything is negotiable (ahead of time).

 

[jimmydean]

Where I am, we have a 6 month review schedule for everyone and a 90 review for new hires.

I took the job for $10k less than what I was asking because they said they started everyone in my department at the same rate, but if my 6 month review was good, I would be bumped to what I asked for then.

My review was great, but now they say they can't afford to give me a raise, but will make it up in stco options and maybe next time they could. I am currently looking elsewhere.

 

[rideit]

I'm self employed, so I 'review' myself often.

It usually involves porn and a nap.

 

[-dustin]

rideit, how have your reviews been going? pretty good?

 

[dfinn]

the company I just took a job with is going to give me a review at 3 & 6 months. then again around 1 year when all the rest of their company gets their reviews.

 

[rideit]

rideit, how have your reviews been going? pretty good?

Apparently I am getting faster and more efficient.

 

[luvz2ridez]

Most places will give you a review at like 90 days just to say you are doing good or bad, where you could improve and other things, but generally don't involve money. The raise will come at the yearly review if you deserve one. Having no experience at a new job, you probably shouldn't be looking for a raise in the first year even if you are faster than others.

 

[antimony]

The job I am currently at has a 6-month probationary period, and you get a review at that point. I received a promotion and raise at 3 months, though, the fastest in company history. So, if you work hard, don't count out an early promotion/raise. My company does a second review at a year, and then continues annual reviews... I am expecting another nice one soon for my one-year!

Good luck!

 

[zedro]

this kind of thing should of been discussed when you signed the contract; I'd worry if they try to dodge requests for a review, saves them from having to upgrade you. But if you have an HR department, there should be a set policy so easy to find out and enforce.

For myself they said a 6 month review would be certain, but a 3 month review would be considered if things look real good. Sure enough i got raises at months 3, 6 and 11 (thats a 69% increase ). But out of the others that were hired at the same time, i dont think they got much if anything, and evetually got laid off when things got tight. So don't be a dumbass and IM people and surf the net all the time when the bosses are complaining you already arent performing....

 

[SofaKingBanned]

MORE ADVICE: If they ask you what title you want, put your ego aside and take a lower-level title. That way, after a while, you can put together a proposal and explain why you deserve a higher-title (read: promotion and raise)