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📣 throwaway_972

Does increase in responsibilities and headcount warrant promotion/raise?


Hello HN,

TLDR; Engineering Manager here. Direct Reports increased from 12 -> 24 + Responsibility up 2x. Does that deserve a raise or promotion?

I work for a Fortune 100 telecom company as a Software Engineering Manager. I have been recently informed of an increase in my direct reports of 100%(12 -> 24) and responsibility increase from a subset of the product to the whole enchilada(2x-5x) Should I get a raise or a promotion? If so, I have an offer with a 10% raise and promotion in the works with a Fortune 1000 company. Should I take that?

Would love to hear y'alls thoughts and opinions!

  👤 mutaaf Accepted Answer ✓
I think if your Job Description changes and you have to manage more individuals the complexity of your job also increases. You should indeed get some sort of increase in $$$ or promotion, ideally both.

You may have to work a few months in your new role before your boss will consider a pay increase. While you wait, collect the facts and figures that show how your new role benefits the company. Decide the maximum and minimum you'll accept, then ask for a meeting.