Passed, Pay Raise?

[willsee]

Time to quit sounds like.

Learn to negotiate though when you go to your next job or you will be in the same position you are in now.

Maybe it's because you're a female and they believe they can walk over you?

 

[Ivory]

Well on Friday the boss finally announced my raise: A whole whopping 1%

I work in an industry that requires the PE and the company DEFINITELY profits from having me onboard as a PE.

Not that I'm not grateful about getting a raise at all, but it's kind of an insult.

All my hard work last year, all those extra hours I put in, I could have worked a side job at McDonalds or other minimum wage gig and I would have earned more than my whole 1% raise.

Yep. Boss called me into his office to announce the 'good news' that I would get ~700 bucks extra every year. I don't even know how to negotiate, the lowball is soooo low.

If you did not get your PE, would you of gotten the 1%?

Looks like it is time to dust off and update the resume.

 

[Wildsoldier PE]

Well on Friday the boss finally announced my raise: A whole whopping 1%

I work in an industry that requires the PE and the company DEFINITELY profits from having me onboard as a PE.

Not that I'm not grateful about getting a raise at all, but it's kind of an insult.

All my hard work last year, all those extra hours I put in, I could have worked a side job at McDonalds or other minimum wage gig and I would have earned more than my whole 1% raise.

Yep. Boss called me into his office to announce the 'good news' that I would get ~700 bucks extra every year. I don't even know how to negotiate, the lowball is soooo low.

If you did not get your PE, would you of gotten the 1%?

Looks like it is time to dust off and update the resume.

Looks like its a raise for cost of living not a raise based on getting the PE...still is too low for raise it shall be a minimum of 2% for cost of living.

 

[AZCIVILTRANS]

Well on Friday the boss finally announced my raise: A whole whopping 1%

I work in an industry that requires the PE and the company DEFINITELY profits from having me onboard as a PE.

Not that I'm not grateful about getting a raise at all, but it's kind of an insult.

All my hard work last year, all those extra hours I put in, I could have worked a side job at McDonalds or other minimum wage gig and I would have earned more than my whole 1% raise.

Yep. Boss called me into his office to announce the 'good news' that I would get ~700 bucks extra every year. I don't even know how to negotiate, the lowball is soooo low.

If you did not get your PE, would you of gotten the 1%?

Looks like it is time to dust off and update the resume.

Looks like its a raise for cost of living not a raise based on getting the PE...still is too low for raise it shall be a minimum of 2% for cost of living.

That is like a slap. The firm (Canadian) I belong to provides 2% to 7.5% raise per year based on performance and gave me 20% for getting my PE. I have noticed an increase in job postings I would definitely send out some resumes and see what the market stirs up.

 

[danderson]

I can't imagine an engineer with a PE even considering working for 40 or 50k. You can get a job with MUCH less stress and responsibility making that. A journeyman of just about any trade will make that easily. Kindergarten teachers make that.

Try construction. When I moved to the construction industry, I doubled my salary. It's kinda aggravating at times, but at least I'm not hungry.

 

[Berry]

I new engineering college grad w/Bach with no PE should expect ~60-70K per year.

 

[Krakosky]

After I officially received my PE license (all the paperwork gets submitted after you pass the exam in MI), my manager gave me a "team GM" award which came with a $250 lump sum. Not spectacular but I really wasn't expecting anything at all as the PE isn't required for my job. He said he was recognizing it as my dedication to the profession and commitment to go above and beyond.

 

[blybrook PE]

Congrats Krak; better than nothing! Looks good on the resume too!

 

[STEEL MAN]

No raise for me getting my Professional Engineer designation, oh well, Im looking outside of the company for better opportunities.

 

[GA PE]

UPDATE:

Just received an immediate 15% increase! With overtime it will work out to over 20%. Can't complain anymore

Nice!!

 

[GA PE]

Well on Friday the boss finally announced my raise: A whole whopping 1%

I work in an industry that requires the PE and the company DEFINITELY profits from having me onboard as a PE.

Not that I'm not grateful about getting a raise at all, but it's kind of an insult.

All my hard work last year, all those extra hours I put in, I could have worked a side job at McDonalds or other minimum wage gig and I would have earned more than my whole 1% raise.

Yep. Boss called me into his office to announce the 'good news' that I would get ~700 bucks extra every year. I don't even know how to negotiate, the lowball is soooo low.

If you did not get your PE, would you of gotten the 1%?

Looks like it is time to dust off and update the resume.

Looks like its a raise for cost of living not a raise based on getting the PE...still is too low for raise it shall be a minimum of 2% for cost of living.

That is like a slap. The firm (Canadian) I belong to provides 2% to 7.5% raise per year based on performance and gave me 20% for getting my PE. I have noticed an increase in job postings I would definitely send out some resumes and see what the market stirs up.

 

[GA PE]

I do not know what you are currently making, but a PE should definately be making more than what an entry level engineer is. I left a job a few years ago that I was working 60 plus hours per week making less than $60K with the promise that once the firm is doing better so will you. After the bosses started buying $2 million dollar homes and 1/2 million dollar boats and limited edition Dodge Chargers, I asked about a raise and was told that I was doing pretty good. I changed firms and am making 1.5 times my former salary and working 40 hours a week. I feel 10 years younger and not stressed. I also obtained my PE after I started the new job as I had extra time to study (PE was not absolutely required but recommended when I started the job - so no raise with the new firm, but I am not complaining).

If you are not appreciated where you are at, Look elsewhere as it is your life and your health! If you are going to be paid as an entry level engineer, I suggest finding another position. Try JM Waller,URS, Jacobs Engineering, Northrup-Gruman as the Contract Engineer Positions pay good and this would give you an opportunity to look around for a permanent position.

 

[Ahpurkey]

I just passed the PE Civil/water resources. Hopefully my company will follow through with a raise they promised when I was hired on. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[Kholmes]

5% and now promotable to supervise

 

[brian84]

I got a free lunch,

 

[memory]

No raise for me but I work for county government so I didnt expect one since no county employee is getting a raise of any kind this fiscal year. However, this does make me eligible for the next higher engineering position when one becomes available so at some point more money will come from getting the PE or at least that is what I am telling myself.

 

[PatrickG]

The www.engineersalary.com website was very nice. I was -5.2% off what they listed. They did not have my exact "primary skill" though. I picked something close. It was a great tool to look at what to expect for the promotion I am hoping for.

To answer the original question, my company gave a standard $2 raise, reimbursement on fees, and the day was paid off. They also send out a nice congratulations letter company wide, and you become eligable for promotion. Overall I'm very happy.

 

[TGrits10]

Does it count as a PE raise if the PE causes a promotion, which causes a raise? That's the scenario I'm looking at (hasn't happened yet, but all signs point that way). Also a bonus for passing that amounts to about 2% of my current salary. Considering how many folks get a handshake and a pat on the back, I'm not complaining.

 

[tim1981]

Well on Friday the boss finally announced my raise: A whole whopping 1%

I work in an industry that requires the PE and the company DEFINITELY profits from having me onboard as a PE.

Not that I'm not grateful about getting a raise at all, but it's kind of an insult.

All my hard work last year, all those extra hours I put in, I could have worked a side job at McDonalds or other minimum wage gig and I would have earned more than my whole 1% raise.

Yep. Boss called me into his office to announce the 'good news' that I would get ~700 bucks extra every year. I don't even know how to negotiate, the lowball is soooo low.

In that situation you negotiate by finding a new job.

 

[tim1981]

I have 6.5 years experience total, 5 years at my current firm (consulting) where I started as a CAD tech and just passed the PE (out of state) in April. The results were released last week, and I'm yet to hear anything about a raise. Annual salary reviews are at the end of the month, so I assume that's when it will happen. I'm very curious as to what they'll offer.

Anyone may feel free to PM me to talk dollars.