The company asks for a salary cut, do you want to continue working in the company?

First of all, let’s talk about the conclusion: Don’t rush to resign, wait and see the future development of the company before making a decision.

Look at the impact of the epidemic on the company. After the epidemic, if the company can resume normal operations as soon as possible and the salary can be increased back to before, then continue to work with peace of mind. If the company is greatly affected by the epidemic, with a sharp decline in business, a sharp drop in revenue, and the situation continues to worsen, then it should consider finding another way out as soon as possible.

Look at the impact of the epidemic on the company. After the epidemic, if the company can resume normal operations as soon as possible and the salary can be increased back to before, then continue to work with peace of mind. If the company is greatly affected by the epidemic, with a sharp decline in business, a sharp drop in revenue, and the situation continues to worsen, then it should consider finding another way out as soon as possible.

01 Some real cases around me

Travel industry A’s children’s shoes

A is a programmer on a travel platform. He has been working in that company for some years. I also worked as a small administrator, with an annual salary of more than 300,000, and a year-end bonus of 60,000 to 80,000. Their family arrangement is: A is responsible for making money to support the family, and his wife is responsible for taking care of the children and family, so the salary is only 5K, and he works in a relative's company every day. 9 to 5, weekends off, for the convenience of taking care of children. With such a family income, I have saved money in Shanghai for a long time. I just bought a house last year and planned to renovate it this year. However, just at the beginning of this year, industry A was hit hard.

His husband's company had a layoff plan. Fortunately, her husband was not on the layoff list, but he was interviewed by the boss. The boss told him: I tried my best to keep you, but you need to reduce your salary. Overcome difficulties with the company.

How can I answer this? I can only reply to the boss, thank you for not being laid off. I accept the company's arrangement and am willing to reduce my salary. After all, he is already a 30-year-old programmer and is completely in a passive position. Even if he goes to the market to find a new job, the salary level will not be much different from now, and the risks he can bear may be greater.

However, the fact that the company has laid off employees for the first time does not mean that there will not be a second one. He is now making preparations, refreshing his resume to see if there are any new opportunities, and working carefully at the same time. , but during this time when I just started working, I was not busy at all every day, and there was nothing to do at work. There was no business or customers, so where did it come from? It was not easy for everyone, not only the employees, but also the company. easy.

Their decoration plan this year is expected to be moved to the second half of the year, and they hope that the second half of the year will be better.

Colleagues from my former employer

After my friend resumed work on the 17th, the leader held a meeting with everyone on the first day and said that due to the epidemic, the company’s business had been damaged and the originally planned business would be cancelled. will be cut in half. At the same time, in order to control expenses and ensure the normal operation of the company, there are now 2 options for everyone to choose from.

1. Accept layoffs: The company will pay 2 months’ salary, which is equivalent to February’s salary, plus one month of compensation

2. Accept salary cuts: Salaries will decrease starting from February 50%, until the company's situation improves, and then normal wages will be restored

My friend is also very confused and does not agree with both options

Accepting layoffs means that I have to leave. I am looking for a job again, but now because of the epidemic, many companies are reducing recruitment, and I don’t know when I will find a job.

If you accept a salary cut, a 50% salary drop means your income will drop by half, but you still have a mortgage and car loan. What should you do? The key is that the company has not given a timetable for returning to normal wages.

So now my friends are also struggling. If it were you, what would you choose?

Of course, there are more cases during the epidemic. You who are reading the article may also be a case, welcome to share and discuss

Let’s take a look at the salary reduction methods of some other companies

Yousheng Education ensures that employees’ basic living conditions are met Under certain circumstances, a certain proportion of wages will be paid on schedule, and compensation for wages that are not paid in time will be successively paid in April this year. Compensation payment should be something that most people are willing to see. It will help the company overcome difficulties in the short term, and the company will compensate everyone after the epidemic.

All employees at Squirrel AI will receive a 35% discount on their salaries for five months, while the core executives will receive zero salary and a flat 50% discount for one month. Senior leaders get 0 salary and employees get 35% off. Leaders should take the lead. There is nothing wrong with this logic.

King of Karaoke, the company decided to terminate the labor contracts with more than 200 employees on February 9. If 30% of the employees disagree, the company will enter bankruptcy liquidation procedures. Employees who have been terminated from their labor contracts should not receive even a penny in compensation, otherwise the company would not threaten to go through bankruptcy liquidation procedures.

Under the epidemic, companies are actually more affected than individuals. In difficult times, we should still work with companies to tide over the difficulties. However, for laid-off employees, I personally feel that certain compensation should be given. Even if compensation cannot be paid immediately, compensation can be made later. For the employees who remain, it is also hoped that the company can quickly restore the original salary and benefits after the epidemic.

02 Some suggestions for you

v1 The more extraordinary the time is, the more effort you need to put into work

v1 The more extraordinary the time is, the more you need to work harder Work harder

Although the salary is currently reduced, do not affect your work mood, adjust your mentality, devote yourself to work with fuller enthusiasm, create more performance, and do your best to help the company survive. Difficulties. No one wants the company to collapse. If the company can get back on its feet after the epidemic, I believe the boss will not forget the people who stayed with him, fought side by side, and tried their best to help him at the critical moment.

v2 Riding a donkey to find a horse, looking for new opportunities

Affected by the epidemic, all walks of life have been severely impacted, and it is inevitable that the industry will be reshuffled, and some companies will be unable to recover. , or even die. On the contrary, there will be other companies that can find opportunities in danger and develop and grow. You should also look for better job opportunities through various channels after work. At present, if the company is still unable to get out of the predicament after cutting wages and is forced to lay off employees, you can take advantage of the situation and jump to a company you were optimistic about before, and your salary and social security can be seamlessly connected. Even if the company has no problems in a short period of time, if you can find a better company and position, you can choose to embrace a better future.