I have worked for marriott for a year and a half...?

Question

I started out at $9.00 and hour and I currenlty make $9.45 an hour...not that bad but considering I bust my butt, cover others butt by fixing stupid little things that they shouldn't have screwed up, constantly cleaning up after my co-workers, running accounts payable and soon to be receivable, the pay sucks. We have the General Manager and The Operations manager. Well the GM gives tasks to the OM who then gives most of them to me and I complete them with no problem! Workign as a Front Desk agent is like a babysitting job but I go above and beyond in my work, I always have and I feel I get no damn respect for it. I am married and have a daughter. I have worked here for so long that I requested I get weekends off and the OM complained about that because the other part time girls (who are twin sisters my age..19) needed at least one weekend day off. I simply said seniority (they have only been here 6 months) ontop of the other stuff I do here. I got my weekends not only (continued)

because I pushed but because I have no one to watch my daughter on the weekends and I feel I barely get to see her because I work 40 + hours a week 7am-4pm...I see my husband about the same as my daughter. I feel I should just quit, but I can't afford to lose my benifits (Marriott has the best around) and aside from the back of the house BS, I absolutely love my job and working with the guests... It's an extended stay hotel so I have a lot of close freinds here that I have helped because their house caught on fire, or husband passed away, or they just frequently stay because they love us here. I would seriously stay in this industry if money permitted. What do you think I should do? I am so stressed because of this place and home that I could care less what happens but I will start slacking at work and home if I didn't do something.

Answer 1

Being that you have a child, you should definately make sure you at least get weekends off. Tell them that you don't have anyone to watch your child on weekends so you can't work those days anymore. You could also ask for a raise, but being that you have only worked for a year and half, they probably won't give you a serious one. If you really hate your job, try looking for a new one and then when you find one, just quit.

Answer 2

It sounds to me as though your employer is never going to pay you for the level of work you're actually doing. I worked in hotels, years ago, and found this to be true for me as well. Do you reviews list all of the extra work that you do? I would look for a new job where the extra jobs (accounts payable and receivable) are acknowledged as part of your job. It will increase your pay and a job like that is more likely to be a Monday-Friday job. You do need that time with your family. I know that the public contact jobs are fun, but I think that getting away from this job will take a huge weight off of you. There are jobs out there with good benefits and better office dynamics. Don't let these people convince you that this is the best you can do. Go get the situation and pay that you deserve!

Answer 3

You sound like you need a raise and a serious talk with the boss. Start documenting everything that not only you do, but what you do for others. When review time comes up, you'll be prepared. Then flat out say that you love working for this company, you don't feel like you're being compensated well enough, have a figure in mind, and tell them you want your schedule to not include weekends. If they respect your work, they'll comply.

I've been a boss, and sometimes I didn't realize what some employees were feeling until they brought it to my attention.

Answer 4

Since you need the money, you should probably not quit until you have secured a new job. You sound as if you would be qualified to find a good one, although 40+ hours a week may be a standard you have to accept. You should, however, at least be able to find one that provides a consistent day or two a week off.

Answer 5

You need to find another job.