conversation: User (Dre6485): "She was only there for a year, she started at $2 more per hour than me.  I've taken over all of her responsibilities and continue to absorb other people's responsibilities. I asked for a raise right after I got the promotion and the owner said no I'm getting paid what the prior employee was getting pAid.  I know that's a lie now.  I feel like I should just look for another jobs. Any input or thoughts would be appreciated. \n\nEdit: updating my resume, and am now on the hunt. Got my first Reddit gold for this post which takes the burn of being underpaid at least a little bit! :)"
  Self: "Not everyone is honest about their income. Maybe she could show you proof before just taking her word for it.  You can always put feelers out there for the same position for more pay. \nSome companies pay the same rate for the same job but sometimes they pay as little as the employees allow/expect, some are based on experience or training. Where do you fall into these categories? "
  User (Dre6485): "I didn't have much experience in the field that's why I didn't push the raise even though the amount of responsibility is more than doubled.  I've proved myself and am excelling. Is it unheard of to ask for a raise again?"
  jaywalker0101 (jaywalker0101): "Okay now thats a different scenario. She may have the experience and credentials to justify her rate. If you are just absorbing the work now and feel more busy than usual, its still not enough to allow you to get an increase if you dont have the years of experience. Anyway it all depends,  work environments differ from place to place.  Generally, I would take on the the extra work for say 6 months then ask for a rasie if you are performing well."
  doctorgonzo (doctorgonzo): "&gt; its still not enough to allow you to get an increase if you dont have the years of experience.\n\nI have never had a job where taking on more responsibility didn't result in a raise just because I didn't have the "years of experience"."
  