I have been working at an accounting office for over a year and a 1/2... before I came to work here, my boss (the owner) told me that he would pay any and all business related classes I took in college... this was going to be my first semester. He also said he would pay me $300/ month for my insurance since he didnt offer insurance and that was what my previous employer had been doing. Well, I went to school, he didnt pay a dime... I have only missed 1 day of work since I started (over 1 1/2 years ago) and from my first paycheck, he has only been paying me $200/month for my insurance. I also have't gotten a raise, and since we are in oil & gas accounting, business is booming. I could go somewhere else and make a lot more money... but should I? I really like the other people here except the boss, and they are flexable with when I work and letting me off on short notice if something comes up... What do you think?
2006-07-12 06:00:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
We are a very small office... and I knew my boss for over a year before I came to work here. I didn't think I would need it in writing, lesson learned. The great thing is that here the oil & gas industry is hiring people left and right, and are paying higher than they ever have before. I SHOULD be able to get another job easily, and it SHOULD pay about $5-10k more than what I make now. I will be losing a small office and we all get along which is rare... and I will be giving up how flexible they are about me taking off, my school schedule, etc.
2006-07-12 06:13:44 · update #1
yeah, if you can go somewhere and get better treatment, it's definitly a yes. Every job has it's kinks but it really does hurt the job and you when the boss doesnt hold his end of the deal. Find another. Good luck, you'll do great.
2006-07-12 06:05:29 · answer #1 · answered by Billy the Kid 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Do you have any of this in writing from your boss? Next time, ask for a formal letter for the job offer, including any agreements, before you accept the job.
If you don't have it in writing, you probably don't have much of a chance to collect - even though most places verbal agreements are binding, they're a little hard to prove!
If you can get a better job elsewhere, yes, I'd go - you'll probably find people you like in a new job also. And your boss doesn't sound like a guy with high ethics.
2006-07-12 06:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, remember the job market is tuff! Try making out a list of the pros and cons. Do you make enough now to live comfortably? If you change jobs there's a chance you'll take a price cut. Did you get his promises in writing? Here's what I'd do:
Go to him with a written out statement (contract?) listing what you were promised and what you expect. You want the $300 a month you were promised. You want your classes paid for immediately. You think you deserve such-and-such raise for the progress you've made in the last year and a half. If he agrees, make him sign it. If he says no go...then you have your answer.
2006-07-12 06:06:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's "is the grass always greener on the other side" concept. I had a similar situation last year. If the pro's of your current situation outweigh the con's then I say stay. Did you get the tuition reimbursement situation in writing? Are you in a critical position - one that if you left the company would crumble? If you are in a critical position then you need to bring that to his attention about his promise or show him the original documentation.
Having a good group of people to work with is nice but you are at work to earn money. :)
2006-07-12 07:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one can make this dec---- for u this is some thing u need to think about and do what u think is right but if u just want to no what other people would do if they were you then i would confront the boss and if u dont get no where then go from there
good luck with what u decide
2006-07-12 06:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you brought your concerns to your boss. I think that should be the first step. Talk to him/her and see what they have to say and if they are not willing to give you what was promised to you in the beginning, then maybe you should go somewhere else....that is completely on you though.
Don't sit on this..talk to your boss, and then decide what is best for you.
2006-07-12 06:07:50 · answer #6 · answered by A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why settle for just looking for a better job? Make some steps toward building your own business
2006-07-12 06:03:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your boss does not keep his promises, get those promises in writing. If he refuses or still does not keep those promises, look elsewhere.
There is more to a worklife and a career then settling for a boss who does not keep his promises. You are worth more than that.
2006-07-12 06:06:43 · answer #8 · answered by FortyLoveTX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Confront your boss and ask him why he isn't fulfilling his promises to you.
Don't take no for an answer. You are confident that you have brought quality to his business and if he is not going to acknowledge that you should leave.
It's the only way you will respect yourself.
2006-07-12 06:04:31 · answer #9 · answered by justwebbrowsing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some other job prospects lined up first then go to your boss and tell him what you want or you are leaving, then follow thru.
2006-07-12 06:13:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋