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Question of the Day: If you were buying a TV today, which brand would you choose?
Bittersweet news at work
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Rocket Raccoon
Executive Member
That sucks. They can't just backtrack on their promises, can they?
The_Unbeliever
Honorary Master
They always will conveniently forget about promises if it is not set down on paper...
Chevron
Serial breaker of phones
Still a good thing.
Take the job, get the experience for a few months. Then find something else with the new title.
I believe their promises were made with good intentions, HR was a big stumbling block. Its probably around 1.5 -2k more than my current salary for MUCH more work and responsibility.
However the experience will probably mean more than the cash in the long term (in terms of future employability)
However the experience will probably mean more than the cash in the long term (in terms of future employability)
Electric
Honorary Master
Are you above in a higher position than the hissy fit lady?
Hahaha, in terms role we are equal - the level promised would have put me 1 tier above her - goddamit
Maverick Jester
The Special One
That could have been a deciding factor. Given her track record, it's very possible that she colluded with HR on the figure.
Who made the promise of a significantly improved package to you?
Her manager's manager made the promise. My manager has no input regarding remuneration for the new role. Its decided at a far higher level.
We have a very tall organogram
Maverick Jester
The Special One
Did HR tell you that? How was the promise made, verbally?
At the least, you should be earning slightly less to parity with what your current manager is earning, if your role is equivalent in nature.
Honestly, I think it's time you looked elsewhere. Your crazy current manager plus backtracking on promises made does not paint this company in a good light IMO.
Good advice. Except probably more than a few months, you'd need to do it for like a year to be taken seriously. Otherwise it will look like you couldn't handle the more senior position.
Yeah promise was made verbally.
Please elaborate on this, I am not sure I am getting your meaning
Please elaborate on this, I am not sure I am getting your meaning
Maverick Jester
The Special One
You're being promoted to a more senior role, and are not being rewarded enough for it. Or are you already earning more than your manager?
Nerfherder
Honorary Master
Same thing has happened to me... my college got promoted to my boss. Then he finds out I earn more....
I have hit a bit of a ceiling now
I am earning probably around 2k less than my manager (I know her salary because I do costing reports), I am moving to a completely different part of the business though, my salary will be on the same "band" as hers, however the roles are not comparable.
OrbitalDawn
Ulysses Everett McGill
Do you think the situation would be untenable? Otherwise the experience and title could be worth it.
When I asked about package - senior manger added "negotiable", I don't think the "level" is negotiable - but the money might be. Will have to see in November when I meet with HR.
OrbitalDawn
Ulysses Everett McGill
Cool. Good luck.
TEXTILE GUY
Honorary Master
Good advice ^^ IMHO
I was told a while ago that should I not be happy with the salary and turn the position down it would be very career limiting. I think some people jumped through hoops to get me promoted during a strong drive for BEE candidates company wide.