Should I quit my job? Given more to do and no pay increase....?

Question

Ok, so I started a job as a Food Service Supervisor at a Hospital about 6 months ago. I started off supervising the trayline and the union workers suck. I was moved to the production side of things working with a chef that has no idea what he's doing. My boss is expecting me to be creative and develop my job, while doing all the extra projects she may need done. Along with doing what the chef asks me to do and if they need to use me back over on trayline, she can change my schedule at any time. Over the past couple months I haven't even had a set schedule. Sometimes I have to be in as early at 5:30 am and other days not till 9am, its messing up my sleep cycle. I'm miserable and now feel stuck, cuz I am not getting paid for the added responsibilities.
I make about 36K and benefits are good. But, I did a salary search for Production Supervisors in Food Service at Hospitals with 500+ beds and I should be making at least 50K.
What gives???

What would you do?

I know what you are saying....
I should have something lined up, but I don't even want to get up tomorrow and go in. I really hate it....
Sometimes I feel like quitting would motivate me more to find a new job. Especially since I'm working full time I don't really have time during the day to attend interviews. I'd have to call in sick to go to an interview....
UUggghhhh, god this sucks.

Answer 1

The $36K was acceptable as a starting supervisory salary, but that is no longer the case. A week or two after the 6 month point, talk to your boss about your career at the hospital and the results of your research shows that you are not being paid a fair and competitive salary. You expect raises as you gain supervisory experience and additional responsibilities, including a small raise at the 6 month point since your duties have increased. Then firmly state that you expect $1 an hour raise minimum for the extra responsibilities. The erratic schedule and difficult subordinates on the trayline come with the job of being a supervisor, but it is time you get a raise for those supervisor responsibilities. Then you should expect another raise at the end of your first year, or if they increase your responsibilites, whichever comes first.

Answer 2

When you took on this job did you find out in the beginning if there was a chance of growth, whether it be in a position or salary? Just reading your concerns seem like they recognize your talents and they are using you and hoping you don't know your own worth. It has only been six months, and I am not telling you to quit your job, but if you don't have anyone you can ask about a salary increase. I would do the best job I could possibly do for these people while looking for another job. Maybe you can find another job doing the same thing since now you have the experience. You need to keep a journal of all your work experience, with dates so you can update your resume' for the next job. Maybe you won't have to leave , they may pay you more to stay.

Answer 3

Everywhere you go there will be people like that. They work you like a dog and they don't seem to care much about your well-being and they don't compensate you enough. You've been working there for only 6 months. I suggest you to wait until you work there for at least 2 years. Employers do not like people who keep jumping jobs. I am too in a similar situation like yours. They work me like a dog and all I hear is more and more things to do. When I ask for help EVERYBODY says that they are too busy to help me. But all I see them do everyday is chit chatting with other co-workers, surf the Internet, and making personal phone calls. When they need help I am the first person they go to. When I say that I do not have time to help them because I have TONS of work to do they go to my supervisor and say that I am not being a team player. WTH!!! Sometimes I have to stay at work for 12 hours a day and 6 days a week. I am looking for a new job because I've been working there for over 2 years now. As soon as I get a firm offer from a new job, which hasn't happened yet, then I will give my 2 weeks notice. Always give a 2 weeks notice because you will never know when you might need to go back to the same job.

Answer 4

Well, I always think it is better to get another job when you are in one already! I have had a very rough ride with my job lately and have been really down about it (crying,putting on weight,spotty...) I took the weekend off last week and really looked at my job the plus and minises and actually it works out better that i stay - money,benefits etc - I have spoke to my boss, who was surprisingly very understanding and although has not meet me 100% has altered some things, so i would suggest - work out what you actually want - be it more set shifts/jobs/targets etc - time management makes a better workplace so if you know what your planned day is - it leads to a better atmosphere- also i would remember that although money helps it is not everything - it is awful hating that dreaded monday morning feeling

Answer 5

Actual salary often depends on location .
Same job in Ohio , does not make what if does in California .

Anyways , the standard rule is NEVER quit a job until you have a firm offer for another .
However , having been around hospitals , you may need to resign ( take sabbatical ?) in order to get yourself together .
Hospitals usually have good vacation plans ,
Use that time to find calmer employment .

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Answer 6

Why make those paying almost 90% of all taxes pay more because of you lazy Democrats breeding 4th and 5th generation welfare recipients? Let's punish success cause they earned more than you... I got more useless Y/A points than most so should I be forced to give up my points to you to make things equal? I worked for my useless points and would like to keep them and if you want the same put in the work and earn them!

Answer 7

I would say definitely don't quit unless you ahve something else lined up. You don't want to get into a rut just because you are upset about these new responsibilities without the pay raise. Just keep your eyes open for new opportunities and best of luck to you!

Answer 8

I wouldn't quite my job without another job But if you hate it start looking.