I had been working for the same company for 5 years. I had asked for more hours, she said no. I had asked for a raise, because training was added responablity. I was going to the post office twice a day and running errands for this empolyeer for free.
2006-12-09 09:18:06 · 18 answers · asked by Betty 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
well, if it was in your job description to do the training then it was YOUR JOB....As far as you doing things for free, If you were off the clock then that's your fault(sorry if you are offended by that)
I had a boss that used to say:
"Free labor is the best kind of labor"
2006-12-09 09:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by The answer man in Pa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the whole "right to work". As a previous poster said, you've got to do as instructed or risk not having a job...at least in a non-union job. If you don't like it, then your supervisor will tell you to leave then. An employer doesn't care what you like and what you don't (for the most part). You are an at-will employee and are replaceable. I know that sounds harsh, but it is reality.
If you refuse work, you could also be denied unemployment if you are fired. I would be careful.
I, personally, wouldn't just quit unless I already had another job lined up. I would continue to do my job as instructed and then if they wished to fire me, I could go and collect unemployment on them.
2006-12-09 17:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by retrowfmk 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you train people who make more than you, you can demand a raise. You could have added the training to your resume and made yourself sound like a great employee...to your next employer.
It's OK to be bitter and to make changes, but you can do it in a smart way that leaves you in the best situation long term.
Sorry to hear you had a pointy-haired boss.
2006-12-09 17:54:34 · answer #3 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not sure the size of the company. I worked for a large retailer and had that happen. I am working 20 hours a week and wanting full time. they hire this guy off the street for a full time postiton and then ask me to train him. I voiced my displeasure about what happen to the regional HR person. 2 weeks later I was transferred with a hefty raise and a promotion
2006-12-09 17:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by ML 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
That happened to one of my coworkers.
He has been with the company for 30 years. A new employee came in and made $2 an hour more than him. He refused to train the new employee. He didn't get fired.
2006-12-09 17:21:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Sounds like you were hanging out for too long in a dead end job. The market is good so go hit the bricks and find something better.
2006-12-09 17:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by Alan 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like a dead end job anyway. I wouldn't train them, and I wouldn't wait around to be fired. I'd have been out of there the minute I felt my time wasn't being rewarded as it should.
Move on with your life. Congratulations on your new start!
2006-12-09 17:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by HoneyLegs 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You were fired for insubordination? Sounds like you have a air-tight case there! I'd sue.
2006-12-09 18:29:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you did the right thing ... it was high time to move on. But lose the bitterness and do not go off on a rant at job interviews, learn from the experience and find somewhere they appreciate you ... and learn to make them appreciate you as well.
2006-12-09 17:20:20 · answer #9 · answered by themountainviewguy 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Certainly.you are paid to do your Job and not to compare pay rates.
Demand determines how new empoyees are paid.
2006-12-09 17:28:39 · answer #10 · answered by miraclehand2020 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋