Had annual review, was guaranteed a raise. Never got to discuss the amount, have been given inflation rate. Had appraisal at start of Q1. Agreed that I'd improved a lot in my duties and achieved my objectives.

At that point was told I was due for a pay increase but never discussed it at that. Since then, I've been informed that this will be 3%

I know I could have been much more aggressive, but the amount was never discussed, and the amount increase was left to a discussion with upper managemtn of which I wasn't a part of.

i.e. I was never privy to the discussion in the first place and now I feel short changed as this feels a little bit cheeky. My shifts have changed (I do more hours in total) and I feel like a mug.

Am I within my rights to go back and ask for more? Like most companies, salary discussion is only available at the start of the business year after Q1 appraisals, so feel I'll have the door quietly shut in my face.

