It seems as though every job I undertake, I always end up being screwed in the end. Employers always what you to do the most out of your 8hrs. It seems as though they what you do be at constant motion all the time without rest, except for the 15 min mandatory break.
I know I sound like a lazy person but I assure you I am not. Every job that I undertake I always figure out a way to do it faster and with less energy. I love logistics and operations, so speeding things is my hobby. Thus, every job that I have, I found a way to do it faster and with less effort.
The fu*ked up part about this is that I now have plenty of free time. I've cut an 8hrs job to 4hrs and now I have nothing to do. Instead of giving me a raise or a pat on the back, they give me more work, work like helping others who are not so good or interested in what they do. If I solve that person's problem as well, then they send me off to another person.
Should I say screw it and just act dumb and not improve?
2007-03-15 05:40:21 · 4 answers · asked by Inquisit 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I don't work in a warehouse, nothing wrong with warehouse work, such a job is a HONEST one, I work in the accounting department. It deals with paper, numbers, process, and logistics. All can be compiled and manipulate to perform with speed and accuracy. Computer is your friend.
2007-03-15 06:09:02 · update #1
I would have to disagree with everybody else that answered this question. You have a very valuable skill, but you're not being compensated for it. So, instead of giving the employer less productivity to match your pay, keep giving the employer MORE than what they pay for, but document everything.
Keep very detailed records because you're going to need to articulate yourself when it comes time for you to get promoted or get a raise. If you do an excellent job explaining yourself at that time and the company doesn't promote you and/or raise your pay, THEN look for an exit strategy. When you're applying for other jobs, you can then use your detailed records to explain everything you've done at your current company. This will allow you to ask for more cash at the new company.
2007-03-15 10:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by mukwonago53149 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the problem with most jobs. You're employer buys your time and not necessarily your work.
Perhaps you should plan an exit strategy. Start a small business on the side that you can eventually turn full time and make what you are really worth.
My husband and I have an online/offline retail business that might work for you. I can't give you details here since it's against the rules of this site but send me an email if you'd like more information.
2007-03-15 13:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on if you want to work in a warehouse for the rest of your life or if you want to run the warehouse (or the company.) Successful people figure out how to scale process improvements across a department (by training others or helping them to streamline their work) and eventually across a corporation.
Find a company that pays employees for suggestions that save the company time and money, and you'll have a good start. Good luck.
2007-03-15 12:58:37 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there, done that. You have to find a balance. Give them what they pay for. You shouldn't be fixing all of their problem children for no compensation.
I have also been on the other end of being a "star" employee. If you set yourself up as a great employee, higher-ups feel threatened that you are gunning for their position. Therefore, it is to your benefit to merely do your job and meet your deadlines, but not be too much of an outlier.
2007-03-15 12:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋