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Another issue you'll face is negotiating your new salary. They'll ask for a copy of your old one and will be hesitant to sommer pay you triple. You've been screwed hard, and it'll take some time to recover.
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Not sure what the hell you guys are smoking, but you have the right not to divulge your current salary when negotiating with a new employer for a higher salary. What you'll say to him when he asks you how much you're looking for is simple: "A market related salary with my years of experience and skills I bring to your company, so Rxxxx). If you're reasonable (and have checked out what the company offers before the interview, or better yet, find out from the interviewer how much they're looking to spend and adjust more or less while interviewing) they'll gladly accept. That is, if you can actually do the job and have the skills they're looking for.
Nowhere, and I mean NOWHERE, do you need to divulge your current salary to the prospective employer for salary negotiation.
Now, if I change the context which Budza replied in to a more formalized corporate structure where nobody knows your salary and you have to give them proof of salary when negotiating for a higher salary, then I can understand the reply to the OP. However, you should see it as an opportunity to raise several points; your worth to the company, that you haven't had an increase as promised after the initial 3 month period - nor inflation related increase yearly to keep up with the price of food and basic necessities and then slap them with "I'd like a market related salary, which is Rxxx". They can then negotiate with you on which they think is fair, and if you're still not happy with it. Leave.
