A young lady has reportedly lost her job after requesting a salary increase from her employer.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), a user identified as @UnclePamilerin narrated the incident, explaining that the lady, who is a fresh graduate awaiting her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, had secured the job just four months ago.
According to the account, the young woman after discovering her boss is rich and wealthy decided to mail him and demanded for a salary increase.
However, instead of considering her request, he terminated her employment.
In his post, @UnclePamilerin wrote; “My friend in Canada hired a fresh graduate in Nigeria (awaiting NYSC) as her executive assistant.
“The job was simple: respond to emails and help schedule her day. She worked 2 hours daily and earned ₦650k monthly.
“After 4 months, she realized my friend was a “big deal.” Maybe she got bad advice, but she sent a mail asking for a salary increase.
“We ended the contract immediately. Now she’s asking if she can still keep working for the same pay. Are we wicked for saying no?”
Netizens’ reactions on X (formerly Twitter)
Agnoola S wrote: “It’s not ridiculous to ask for salary increase. A more effective method is to ask her to defend why she thinks she deserves it.
“Your opening paragraph set the tone making it sound like a “lucky job”, she’s supposed to be glad to have. “simple job”. “2hrs a day”
“Pretty sure your friend saw the value in her work and isn’t doing charity. Sacking her for asking for a salary increase is bad management. Probably because you don’t rate her.
“In another world you’d be happy a talent is asking for salary increase, and you guys can work out a solution that works for both parties, rather than them seeking it externally and leaving you desperately searching for a replacement.”
Khalid wrote; “I honestly see no wring in asking for a salary increase this is normal. Best is you decline amher request, and if she says she can’t work with the same rate, let her go. This is normal no? Btw is that position available i can do it”.
FindingSolace wrote: “Why do I feel the salary was not ₦650k?🙄😏 2 hours/day × 5 days/week × 4 weeks/month = 40 hours/month. And the person was paid ₦650k per month? You guys should take it easy with the lies sha.”
Yinkaobebe wrote: “No you are not wicked. But you can give her a second chance. It has happened to me before. It’s usually bad advice. I reconsidered her and she’s turned out to be one of the most dependable people i have worked with.
“If you can giver the job back at the initial pay. In less than 1 month you will know if to keep her. She’s either going to be absolutely repentant or disgruntled.”