Okay, I have a promotion coming ... UPDATE!

[Phoenix86]

Congrats, sort of. At least you got it. You knew they were going to make it retroactive, but that's a b!tch. Yeah, I'd start looking for another job, good luck.

 

[Shyatic]

Originally posted by: Britboy
I feel for you because I've been screwed over in much the same way in the past. Problem for you now is that you had to virtually beat the 5 grand out of them, they will simply not give you raises in the future to make up for it.

Some employers aren't interested in paying a fair salary, they hope you'll still stick around and put up with it. Get a better paying job somewhere else

Exactly what I was thinking... I know if I perform my job perfectly and 'above and beyond' as I have been for the past year, that I won't get the same accolades because hey look, just 8 months ago he got a promotion! And it seems closer because my boss took 4 months to actually get it done.

I am looking hardcore now but I have a feeling that I won't find anything until the new year comes around. I am however, holding out for a position I find appealing.

 

[dmcowen674]

The only way to get raises and promotions these days is to change jobs.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674
The only way to get raises and promotions these days is to change jobs.

I just got a good raise today. I can't really get too much of a promotion as we are a fairly flat organization. I'm either a PM or the company President.

 

[Genx87]

Only you can know what to do. If your gut is saying this is a bunch of BS, it probably is. I would start looking for another job and then let them know you are leaving. Sometimes they will come crawling, others just let you go.

But always have a backup plan ready before making any decision.

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Scribe
Update #2:
Okay, got my promotion. It's NOT retroactive to my start date, which is what I figured. :|

Wow what a bunch of BS. I hate it when companies string you along with promises they never keep.

I know how it feels, I'm in a similar situation. Good luck with your job search!

 

[spidey07]

Owned.

Demand any promotion or salary in writing.

Sorry to say this, but they are lubing you up and sticking it in good.

 

[her209]

Remotely format the CIO's computer. That'll get his/her attention.

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: Scribe
Don't ever take anything for granted, get it in writing

QFT

 

[Shyatic]

Okay... wtf does QFT mean? I have been pondering for a while

 

[LukFilm]

Originally posted by: Scribe
Okay... wtf does QFT mean? I have been pondering for a while

quoted for truth