Can you not get a raise if you’re on probation at work?

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I’m on probation because I made a mistake at work but before it happened I was already getting trained for a new position. When I had the meeting with my manager about the probation she had also mentioned about the pay raise that I would get in the next paystub. 2 weeks later when I got paid I didn’t see my raise so I asked her and she said I can’t get my raise until I’m done with my probation (which is a 60 day probation). Does this sound right? It for sure doesn’t to me. Please help me out 😩

Anonymous · Answer

You screwed up while on probation.  What makes you think you'd get a raise?

Slickterp · Answer

They can make any rule they want about when you get a raise or not.  They have zero obligation to give you a raise, ever.

babyboomer1001 · Answer

It sounds perfectly right.  They have every right to retract a raise or put it on hold to see if you are going to work out.

Tavy · Answer

probation means you are still in training. No one is giving you a raise when they might fire you if you don't meet their standards.

! · Answer

Theyre not going to waste time giving you a promition and a raise when you might not be with the company much longer. You might not like it, but that doesnt mean it isnt right

champer · Answer

If you read your conditions of employment I think you'll find you are on probation for a fixed term at a fixed rate.  Simple as that.

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Can you not get a raise if you’re on probation at work?

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