<prompt> Human: So, I work in IT. As the tenured person on our team, I had a new employee ask about how many sick days they get up front...I let them know that most people get so and so sick time and this much vacation up front USUALLY, unless they negotiate more with HR. I asked them how much they got and for some strange reason, they assumed I meant pay and they told me their hourly rate instead. I never asked that, but this person is kind of not all there. Here is the big problem, its nearly 12 more than what Im making and they have no experience in the industry. Obviously, I immediately regretted the conversation and since then, Ive come to resent said co-worker because since Im tenured, they come to me for nearly every issue as they dont have much experience. Since theyve been here for a few months now, Ive grown tired of the day to day training Im constantly saddled with and need to know what step I should take next. Should I speak with HR or management about my pay or is it too taboo to bring up that I know others make more? Im on the verge of quitting without another job lined up due to the stressfrustration and anger...My 401k vests in about 2 months as well...:Edited to clarify the taboo questionAssistant: What do you mean by tenured? What country is this? in IT, the best raises are the ones you get by taking a new job.Human: Just meant Ive been on the team the longest out of anyone else...2 years! Seems the standard these days is leaving for a new job around that time anyways...  <response>: Yup. If it makes you feel any better, you dont get paid based on how much youre worth as a person, you get paid based on how much you negotiate. Take it as a lesson for next time. 