Too much money; No such thing?
Too much money; No such thing?
(OP)
I recently started a new job; my offer letter stated my monthly salary would be $X,000. During my interview, I stated my required salary range was between $X,000 - $X,500. My first three paychecks indicates they are paying me $X,500. I do not know if my offer letter had a typo or there was an accounting glitch during the first pay period, but I am being paid $500/month more than I anticipated. I work for a small firm and I do not understand how a salary error like this could go unnoticed. Should I notify the managing engineer and risk losing some salary? Should I keep the money and play ignorant if and when the time comes?





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Patrick
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Chances are, since they are a small firm, they'll say no big deal and leave it alone. In large firms, the auditors would ultimately compare the letter to the payroll and notice the difference, then you have an HR issue.
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Blacksmith
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Being upfront on all fronts is the best way to practice engineering....
BobPE
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This is a classic ethical situation where you really can't loose if you come forward honestly. Most companies do take notice of this kind of honesty and it does come back in the form of many and diverse blessings - you just can't see them all yet...and you may not see them all ever.
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Tobalcane
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~NiM
PS: I wouldn't smile while I reported it though!
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Ask but don't keep asking till they find your willing to work for less and cut your pay.
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Find a suitable charity and contribute to it. That's what the rich industrialists have done over the ages.