Doing more than electrical work

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stickboy1375

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Here is a problem I find myself in often, my boss is always having me setting up computer networks, and the likes. IMO, this is no way electrical related and thus I feel I should be compensated for the work that I know how to do and my boss does not.

He would either have to sub that part of the job out, or just refuse to do it.
Here is a perfect example of what i'm talking about...

I just finished up a job yesterday setting up a router for a T-stat that the homeowner can control anywhere he has a internet connection, I had to setup the router to bypass the firewall and setup the owners account. At least the owner gave me a C-note as I was leaving... :)
 
In the event an apprentice is not available, and you perform a task that the apprentice could have done, can he cut your scale to the apprentice's pay ?

IMHO:
If you are able to peform certain tasks that others in your company might not be able to do, then I would think that would make you a more valuable employee and you would be less likely for a lay-off and more likely for a raise. Unless these task are excessive, in this day and time, I'd be thankful I was working.
 
There are many employees that can do jobs that there bosses can't do. I would go so far as to say there are owners of electrical companies who don't even own a license but employ someone who does.

Because you are capable of going beyond is a great asset and perhaps a bargaining for a raise but I don't really see you getting mor money for that. There are some areas of electrical you may not be very good at-- should you get paid less?
 
maybe you already make more than most folk. and you are compensated already for a broader skill set. Like if I had a guy that didnt mind doing other stuff he would have more value to me as an employer. example- If i ask someone to change out the oil on a gen and not hear a bunch of nonsense. Or a guy that can set up tv and componets and not complain about it is more valuable than the guy who doesnt know how to do it at all. its all how you look at it. I think most of us do other things well too. There were a few times I finished building a wall or patched a large section of wall. sanding included. We all have to do a little somethig extra sometimes.
 
I think you being exceptionally petty particularly when you pocketed a $100 for it. FWIW I would have said no to the money and suggest they let the company know that they where very happy with me.

My job is to do things that the boss can not. I deal with new things all the time, that makes me a more valuable employee and I am less likely for a lay-off and more likely for a raise.
 
Dennis Alwon said:
There are many employees that can do jobs that there bosses can't do. I would go so far as to say there are owners of electrical companies who don't even own a license but employ someone who does.

Because you are capable of going beyond is a great asset and perhaps a bargaining for a raise but I don't really see you getting mor money for that. There are some areas of electrical you may not be very good at-- should you get paid less?
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i'm talking about two different trades here, if you dont like my electrical skills then fire me... but dont sign me up to something thats not electrical related.
 
stickboy1375 said:
i'm talking about two different trades here, if you dont like my electrical skills then fire me... but dont sign me up to something thats not electrical related.
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You can always tell the boss you don't feel comfortable doing it since it is not your field of expertise.
 
stickboy1375 said:
I dont feel its right to be something above and beyond electrical work for the same pay scale.
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When I was an employee I always tried to do things beyond my routine electrical work so that I would be more valuable to the boss. But I always saw a time lag between the time I picked up new skills and the time I was compensated for those new skills.

If you are saying you want to make a higher wage when you do certain work I would expect your boss would find that to be too much of a hassle. I'd probably just ask for a raise when you feel the company is routinely making more money because of your additional skills.
 
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