<prompt> Human: Good Morning! I apologize if this is not the best subreddit for this topic. However, Im hoping I can get some insight and guidance from the great businessmanwomen of Reddit. I appreciate your time and feedback in advance!As the title suggests, I have a new temporary employee who makes more than I do manager.I work for a small-medium sized company, who in recent time, has opted for bonuses in lieu of raises. Due to this recent company decision, raises are a thing of the past and this newly found knowledge is a bit touchier than normal.Bit of background information: I took on the manager role after five months with the company. I did not receive the title or pay for a year and half. When promotion time came, I did not think their pay was adequate and I requested an additional 10k more in hopes they would meet me halfway. My number in mind was not outrageous by any means, if anything, less than most companies in the business. However, I was shot down and stuck at the initial salary given. After a second discussion, I was promised that during performance time month-two months later I would get a 6 raise and still receive the normal bonuses. Unfortunately, due to the new company merit change, that 6 raise does not appear to be happening now. Im not one to ask for a raise but Im also not one to be taken advantage of; I know my value to the company. I have demonstrated excellent work with saving company money and bringing in additional bonuses from clients. Im the only person who can do my role and six associates have left within a few months time. Im wondering what the best course of action is. Should I speak with my boss about my new employees pay? Should I let that go and focus on what was promised 6 raise? Should I do something completely different?I truly appreciate any help! Im quite stumped on the best course of action and I want to avoid being unprofessional as much as possible.EDIT: Thank you so much everyone for your advice and thoughts! Im glad I share similar thoughts! Also, this might have been poor story telling on my part! I was given a bump up when my official promotion came, going from hourly to salary was 6.5k. That was not what I found fair and requested the additional 10k. However, for the year and half when I was doing managerial duties I barely received anything additional when taking new responsibilities. I apologize for my confusion!  <response>: So youve already tried once, and yes, youre being taken advantage of by this company. They hired a temp so they can avoid paying the employees whove been there for longer what they deserve. It sounds like itll be fruitless to ask for a raise, especially just that you know the temp makes more being your only basis. They obviously dont care about the merits of increasing your pay as they wouldve already. If six people have left over the past few months, its time to start looking for new work. 