I've just about had it with my job...

[mAdMaLuDaWg]

Ok, now I'm pissed. My co-worker left for another job last week. Management decided that he should distribute his duties to different people. Well, all those tasks end up falling on me.. infact, I spent several hours (unpaid) OT just so I could catch up on everything he did (server administration and some scripting). So I get to work today morning and I casually ask my managers if I could get a raise since I'm basically doing a 2 person job right nowe. Well one manager says he couldn't justify it since the company is relocating soon and I'm not going. WTH kind of BS excuse is that? If my co-worker was here he would have been getting paid regardless. After some more nudging, the boss agreed that he could work out paid OT. So at lunch today, the boss comes to me and says that he just talked to HR and he couldn't pay me OT either!!! :| :| :|
Well all hope is not lost since my other manager hadn't gotten back to me yet. I just got an email and he said that I couldn't expect that working here.

*sigh* I hate working here... maybe I should give those recruiters who've been leaving messages on my phone a call sometime or maybe accept a job offer I gotten already. The sad thing is though... I was staying coz I know that the departments I work for wouldn't be able to function fully without me. Whatever happend to rewarding employee loyalty gosh dang it? I'm this close to handing in my letter of resignation.. THIS FREAKIN CLOSE.

I hate my job! :| :|

Forgot the obligatory cliffs:
1. Co-worker leaves and I end up doing all of his work
2. I ask bosses for a raise
3. Both give BS execuses
4. Thinking about quitting
5. ???
6. Profit

 

[BlueWeasel]

Unfortunately, loyalty means nothing to some corporations these days.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Keep looking around for other jobs, maybe even other positions within the same company. In the meantime, just keep doing your best

 

[tami]

just quit. they'll learn the hard way. maybe they'll plead to have you back. say no and stick your pride in their faces!

 

[sixone]

Give your three or four week notice now, so they'll have plenty of time to persuade you to stay and to find out how to get you that raise. But only if you're willing to leave. And don't be working unpaid overtime - that's not good business.

 

[Viperoni]

If you quit, would you end up fvcking over somebody else?

 

[Epic Fail]

make sure you have another offer, then quit

 

[sniperruff]

im in the same boat with ya man. actaully im worse off than you are. my boss keeps saying that he hires me to do 8 hours of work a day (actually i get paid 7). i worked like 45 hours last week. he keeps thinking that im slacking off. what an asshat.

 

[rsd]

Definitely start looking/sending out resumes, but give them a chance to match/grovel if they really want you. Otherwise why the heck would you let them not pay you for OT?

 

[stan394]

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg
I was staying coz I know that the departments I work for wouldn't be able to function fully without me.

Sadly, this isn't true. No one is irreplacable in the corporate world. They may have a little inconvenience in the beginning, but sooner or later things will get back to normal. The company will not miss you. Move on for yourself.

 

[Sentinel]

don't quit until you get another job, but working nonpaid OT is fvcking bullsh!t. I would shove that up their ass.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: Sentinel
don't quit until you get another job, but working nonpaid OT is fvcking bullsh!t. I would shove that up their ass.

I guess none of you guys are on salary? (no overtime )

 

[mAdMaLuDaWg]

Originally posted by: stan394

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg
I was staying coz I know that the departments I work for wouldn't be able to function fully without me.

Sadly, this isn't true. No one is irreplacable in the corporate world. They may have a little inconvenience in the beginning, but sooner or later things will get back to normal. The company will not miss you. Move on for yourself.

I know what you are saying, but it isn't true in my case. My company is relocating to the middle of no where.. 90% of my department has decided not to move there since its that BAD! So if they do hire someone they need to train him and make sure he is willing to make the move. Pretty slim chance.... since they are having trouble filling spots for the department they already have there.

 

[miketheidiot]

quit.

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg

Originally posted by: stan394

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg
I was staying coz I know that the departments I work for wouldn't be able to function fully without me.

Sadly, this isn't true. No one is irreplacable in the corporate world. They may have a little inconvenience in the beginning, but sooner or later things will get back to normal. The company will not miss you. Move on for yourself.

I know what you are saying, but it isn't true in my case. My company is relocating to the middle of no where.. 90% of my department has decided not to move there since its that BAD! So if they do hire someone they need to train him and make sure he is willing to make the move. Pretty slim chance.... since they are having trouble filling spots for the department they already have there.

So you're saying this job is already temporary? Why bother?

If the money means less to you than feeling that you're indispensable, then more power to you.

 

[mAdMaLuDaWg]

Originally posted by: sixone

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg

Originally posted by: stan394

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg
I was staying coz I know that the departments I work for wouldn't be able to function fully without me.

Sadly, this isn't true. No one is irreplacable in the corporate world. They may have a little inconvenience in the beginning, but sooner or later things will get back to normal. The company will not miss you. Move on for yourself.

I know what you are saying, but it isn't true in my case. My company is relocating to the middle of no where.. 90% of my department has decided not to move there since its that BAD! So if they do hire someone they need to train him and make sure he is willing to make the move. Pretty slim chance.... since they are having trouble filling spots for the department they already have there.

So you're saying this job is already temporary? Why bother?

If the money means less to you than feeling that you're indispensable, then more power to you.

Yeah, this job is temporary unless I decide to move down with them. I was sticking around because they already have it rough since they are in the middle of a transition. A lot of my co-workers are sticking it out until the big move to make the transition smoother for the company... sadly, the company doesn't even reward or appreciate the dedication of these employees.

 

[gotsmack]

fuk'em, leave.

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg

Yeah, this job is temporary unless I decide to move down with them. I was sticking around because they already have it rough since they are in the middle of a transition. A lot of my co-workers are sticking it out until the big move to make the transition smoother for the company... sadly, the company doesn't even reward or appreciate the dedication of these employees.

Well, hey, there's more important things than money. What's that old saw - sh!t or get off the pot.

 

[Rent]

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg

Originally posted by: sixone

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg

Originally posted by: stan394

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg
I was staying coz I know that the departments I work for wouldn't be able to function fully without me.

Sadly, this isn't true. No one is irreplacable in the corporate world. They may have a little inconvenience in the beginning, but sooner or later things will get back to normal. The company will not miss you. Move on for yourself.

I know what you are saying, but it isn't true in my case. My company is relocating to the middle of no where.. 90% of my department has decided not to move there since its that BAD! So if they do hire someone they need to train him and make sure he is willing to make the move. Pretty slim chance.... since they are having trouble filling spots for the department they already have there.

So you're saying this job is already temporary? Why bother?

If the money means less to you than feeling that you're indispensable, then more power to you.

Yeah, this job is temporary unless I decide to move down with them. I was sticking around because they already have it rough since they are in the middle of a transition. A lot of my co-workers are sticking it out until the big move to make the transition smoother for the company... sadly, the company doesn't even reward or appreciate the dedication of these employees.

That should be throwing up some flags for you and your co-workers.

My last job did the same thing to me, started dumping responsibilities on me with no compensation for the added workload. After trying to negotiate and be pleasent, I just went in head first with my 2 week notice. It was rather refreshing.

 

[Svnla]

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg
... sadly, the company doesn't even reward or appreciate the dedication of these employees.

You just answer your question right there, if you don't get pay for your work <unless you are salaried..then you are screw like I used to.....>, then find another one. No job, no person, no company, nothing is IRREPLACEABLE. Just do your job, look around, get a good offer, give them two weeks notice, and move on, no need to burn bridges and no looking back.

 

[Sphexi]

Loyalty is great and all, but it's a two-way street. If you're loyal to your company, and they reward you for it, then they obviously deserve your loyalty.

Your company does NOT deserve your loyalty, not in the least. Your best bet would be to let your bosses know that you're leaving, and leave. Perhaps when you start cleaning out your desk one day they'll offer you more money, but even then it probably won't be worth it to stay for that.

Good luck to you.

 

[ITJunkie]

Dude...if you already have offers for another job and your current job is going bye-bye than why the hell are you still there?!?
The whole idea of "employee/employer loyalty" is a remnant of a past time long since gone. That company has already shown that they see you as a grunt and nothing more. FVCK'EM I say and I'm not sure I would even give them 2 weeks notice.

FWIW...

 

[sundev]

Give them your two weeks notice ASAP. If you have recruiters calling you and stuff, then getting another job should be no problem.

When giving your two weeks notice, tell them that doing you're doing the job of two people and working tons of OT and not being recognized for it, and that is unacceptable.

 

[tami]

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: Sentinel
don't quit until you get another job, but working nonpaid OT is fvcking bullsh!t. I would shove that up their ass.

I guess none of you guys are on salary? (no overtime )

i'm on salary, but i don't get paid for overtime.

in the OP's case: as i said before, quit. they aren't showing any appreciation for you. why bother helping them in the transition if it's obviously stressing you out and they're not even acknowledging your hard work? they don't deserve you. go someplace better. seriously.

 

[VirginiaDonkey]

three options
1) quit
2) quit working the OT....If they fire you, get unemployment
3) Profit!!!!!