Should I quit my job?

Question

After my performance review, it was decided that I should get a promotion so that my title more accurately reflects my job. Unfortunately, my company refuses to give me a raise to go with the added responsibility. My boss suggested that, if they wont give me more money, I should quit.

I don't love this job and it pays badly, but it is close to home, I'm good at it, and the benefits are outstanding. (Free tuition for my children to one of 14 colleges??) I don't have any othe job leads, and without my Master's degree, I'm limited somewhat (professionally).

Advice?

Answer 1

Obviously never quit your job until you have a gauranteed backup. I work at a college, and so does my father, and he get half off tuition for any family members. Assuming he didn't have his doctorates already, he'd only have to pay 10% of tuition. I don't know what kind of job you have or what your degree is in, but if you could find something at a local college, maybe you could work there, get all the benefits (tuition discounts, including for you) and go to school and complete your masters via night classes after work or via an executive program. After all thats said and done, you and your newly completed masters degree can find a more desirable job with better pay.

Answer 2

WTH kind of promotion doesnt come with a raise. If im not making more money i dont want more work
Find a job that allows you to do pretty much the same thing your doing now. Never quit one job without making sure you have another first. This job allows you to get your child in school see into them paying for you to finish up getting your degree. You might as well take advantage of all the benefits.

Answer 3

If your job is stable keep it. I would continue asking for a raise or an audience before the decision maker meaning; ask for another review. Tell them how honored you are, but you think that due to to the fact you have acquired more responsibilities you would like more privileges IE a raise. If you do not say anything they will simply walk over you and expect you to be a work horse for nothing.

Answer 4

The tuition thing is a big keeper. Kepp asking for a raise or tell them you don't want the new title & repsonsiblities w.out the $ to go along with it. Whatever you do, don't quit your job w/out something else lined up first

Answer 5

I'd keep that job unless you really hate it.You could always Email or fax resumes in your spare time, and network while you are working. You may just get a better offer to give you some negotiating leverage with the higher ups.

Answer 6

through fact searching for a job in case you're employed isn't cheating and you interest does not have emotions. yet another factor, you decide on a job to help your self. you do not choose a courting. unquestionably each and every each and every now and then this is appropriate to be on my own between relationships.

Answer 7

Okay, well since you've got a computer then there is a way you could try taking out surveys and other stuff like that on the net.

There are different ways to money making on the Internet you know.

Answer 8

Hmm. If the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, you may have to stick with it. My advice is to stick around, but be very dilligent about searching for a new job. When you find one that is better, tell your current employer adios!

Answer 9

Swallow your pride....have you checked into tuition costs lately???? I'd think that would be somewhat of a consolation to no raise...the rising cost of education.....I'd not be looking a gift horse in the mouth! Many many people would give their eye teeth to be in you position!

Answer 10

I'd keep asking for that raise. They are probably not going to fire you for asking for a raise. Submit a written statement as to why you deserve to have the raise. So at least it will be in your employment file.