> I saved my company half a million dollars in about five minutes. This is more money than I've made for my employers over the course of my entire career because this industry is a sham. I clicked about five buttons.
I'm sorry, but this needs a privilege/gratitude check. You are guaranteed your salary, and you're welcome to take on the same level of risk your company is by starting your own. If you think it's so easy go ahead.
This person is asking for a $30k raise to do the baseline of what's expected of them: their job. It's your job to know what needs to be done and assert that it needs to be done.
They didn't make $500k, but saved $500k from a mistake that the company themselves made. Why does that deserve a raise? I've seen people implement features confined to a single file that made over $1m/year but they didn't ask for a $30k raise.
I could see a one time bonus or stock gift and maybe a more modest raise next year if they stick around.
My overall point is this: If you want to make the big bucks, you can go make your own company, but be prepared to take on the mountain of risk that comes along with it. Otherwise, a tech salary with guaranteed income ain't so bad.
I'm sorry, but this needs a privilege/gratitude check. You are guaranteed your salary, and you're welcome to take on the same level of risk your company is by starting your own. If you think it's so easy go ahead.