A $10,000 raise given to Raleigh City Manager Russell Allen is now the subject of debate and criticism, according to the News & Observer. Apparently it’s not OK for someone to get a raise — especially if it’s a manager/executive — when the rank and file don’t get one too.
Grow up, everybody. As much as today’s society preaches that we’re all equally important to our employer — no matter our contribution or performance — that’s simply not true. Never has been. If Mr. Allen has earned a raise based on his performance and the competition for his skills in his profession, then he’s earned his raise.
That said, Raleigh’s in a budget hole. My suggestion is that he make a deal with the council to defer payment of the $10K.
