Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Manager Keeps Promise, Gives Raise After 3 Months
A person joined a new company and asked for a higher salary.
The manager said they couldn't give it right away but promised to review it after 3 months.
After 3 months, the manager kept their promise and gave the person the higher salary they asked for.
People on the internet were very happy and surprised because it's not common for managers to keep such promises.
They said this is a good way for companies to keep their employees happy and trust them.
The story became very popular on Reddit.
An employee at a US startup asked for a higher salary during their interview.
The manager promised to review their work after 3 months and adjust the salary accordingly.
After 3 months, the manager fulfilled the promise and gave the employee the requested salary.
The employee shared this experience on Reddit, where it went viral.
Many people on Reddit praised the manager for keeping their promise and discussed the importance of trust and transparency in workplaces.
- Who
- An employee at a US startup and their manager
- What
- The manager fulfilled a promise of a salary increment after 3 months
- When
- This week (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- The event took place at the startup, and the discussion happened on Reddit
- Why
- The manager promised a salary review and increment after 3 months of employment, and fulfilled the promise
- Employee Tenure
- 3 months
- Company Type
- US startup
- Platform
- Subreddit
- r/IndianWorkplace
- Promise Type
- Salary review and increment