Not long ago I got a promotion at work, and I got flack for it from coworkers. Whatever over.
Recently a coworker tells me they were all talking about how much im making now. Ive never discussed ANYTHING about my financials with anyone from work.
If my situation turns ugly because of this (ie people pissed off over money) is there anything I can do about this ? Especially since I never discussed anything with anyone at all?
Is this a legal issue since im not a public/union worker, and I dont see how/why people would have access to my financials ?
Am I protected in someway against any kind of retribution against me ?
Im not interested in making a big stink about anything. But if people start demanding I get demoted and/or a paycut because of whatever im gonna be extraordinarily upset.
In my own observations working with people, if one individual is promoted from within into a position above others who were at one time equal ranks, there will be friction from those who have nothing better to do than stir up some drama. I'm amused that they don't want to get into it by telling you the amount, but were willing to get into it enough to tell you people were talking in the first place.
Anyway, just wait it out. People will talk. You have been promoted above them, which means you are no longer one of them. Rise to your position, ignore the drama, and be awesome. When they see you deserved the promotion you earned, they'll stop. It just may take a little while.
ixchel
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In my own observations working with people, if one individual is promoted from within into a position above others who were at one time equal ranks, there will be friction from those who have nothing better to do than stir up some drama. I'm amused that they don't want to get into it by telling you the amount, but were willing to get into it enough to tell you people were talking in the first place.
Anyway, just wait it out. People will talk. You have been promoted above them, which means you are no longer one of them. Rise to your position, ignore the drama, and be awesome. When they see you deserved the promotion you earned, they'll stop. It just may take a little while.