Ok things haven't been going well at work at all. I keep getting the shaft when I try to strive for more opportunities like a promotion or a raise or even things like acknowledgement and credibility. My review was this week (on Monday) and got a small inflation raise. I tried to negotiate for more (throughout Tue & Wed) and ended up getting burned by my boss again. My boss hired back this guy that I took the place of three years ago and right away made him Assistant Manager (which is what I have been striving for or similar to). So today is Thursday and I gave my boss a request form for a day off for tomorrow. He approved but I think he's been trying to get me to leave. The middle of this week I applied to 2 other places (job listing posted hire wages and a for more respected position) and heard back right away. I took tomorrow off because I have these two interviews. If I get one of these jobs should I ask my employor to match inorder to keep me or just give two week notice?
2006-10-05 04:19:32 · 7 answers · asked by janet_67_1998 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I've been with my current employor for three years and haven't been able to get anywhere as far as increase in job title and wage. They keep saying I only deserve a raise for inflation and keep telling me I'm not doing a good enough job.
2006-10-05 04:23:14 · update #1
Without divulging to much here, I "deal" with this issue all the time with folks.
It's time to move on.
Going to your employer and asking him to match/better the offer:
(1) The money isn't the primary issue, the perceived value of your contribution is. Money won't change this.
(2) Statistics clearly show most people that accept counteroffers leave shortly thereafter anyway for one reason or another.
(3) If you accept the counteroffer from your current employer, the perception that you have somehow "betrayed" them is there leading to:
a. potentially being overlooked in the future for promotions
b. potentially being kept on for a short period until they can find a replacement, then terminate you
c. potentially impacting their heightened suspectability (spelling?) of each request for time off you make.
d. etc., etc.
Again, I'd recommend simply moving on.
It may be helpful for your career progression to better identify WHY they feel your performance didn't warrant a better increase so that you are mindful of it in your new position elsewhere. Moreover, if you can get a couple letters of recommendation from others in the current organization before you depart, it would help counter any poor comments made by your current supervisor to prospective ones. Of course, don't ask for these until you've submitted your resignation notice.
Best wishes.
2006-10-05 05:20:16 · answer #1 · answered by Robert 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully the interviews went well, usually there is not much salary negotiation. I hope you did your research on the companies and were able to tell them how your experience and skills will benefit the company. Your reason for leaving should be to seek a position that offers a better opportunity for advancement. Never bad mouth your former employer. Dress for success.
2006-10-05 04:39:15 · answer #2 · answered by lobo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you need to move on. If you are young you'll have plenty of opportunity to achieve your goal.! Don't let your present employer hold you hostage! I mean by the lack of recognition and appreciation. I worked for a large communications company and they laid me off due to budget cutbacks...I got hired 3 weeks later by another company at twice the salary! If you are good, And YOU know it, and you love what you do.......You're marketable! Don't let anybody tell you any different!!!!!!!!!If they don't appreciate you...Move on...on a side note...Maybe your boss is Obtuse!....consider if you really want to stay....GO higher up if your good in with management....Bon Chance! (Good Luck)
2006-10-05 04:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by JosephAncion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you get the offer you should definitely give your boss a 2 week notice. from your description it clearly seems that your boss is not respecting you or your abilities... which is why he re-hired someone who you took the place of.
giving your boss an opportunity to match the offer makes you seem like you are desperate to stay in your position, although you are unhappy with its salary/responsibilites....
2006-10-05 04:30:28 · answer #4 · answered by Lin B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has your employer what you have been doing wrong.
Sounds to me like they want you out, too bad, three years is a decent amount of time to spend on the job. If you want to stay, ask for a match, but dont be surprised if they dont match. Move on and good luck!
2006-10-05 04:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by hirebookkeeper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't stay where you are if you have the opportunity to move. It sounds to me like your boss is the kind of guy that would give you something to keep you just long enough to find a replacement for you.
A move is in order for you from what you say here,
good luck
2006-10-05 04:28:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your best at the interviews - and hopefully resulting in an offer.
Take it. Move on.
It sounds like you've outgrown the current place, and need to pursue better career opportunities. Elsewhere.
2006-10-05 06:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by Silvana 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋