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Finally got a boss that sees my value.
June 30, 2022, 07:59 PM
frayedendsFinally got a boss that sees my value.
Long story. I’ll try to be brief. Worked for same company 26 years. About 6 months ago my boss assigned to a task/project I’m not qualified to do. I had told him I would leave if it happened again.
I immediately looked for internal openings and found an old colleague had a job at same level as I was. I’m well qualified and easily got the job. It wasn’t all fun. I’ve never worked so hard and even considered going back to my old job. To the point of talking to the old boss. My new organization just needed better management. Not a fault of my boss but the team is rebuilding from losing people during covid.
Just as I’m at my wits end boss tells me she is reorganizing the group and wants me as a manager. Had to apply due to HR posting requirements but finally got the offer today. It is a significant increase. Like 25% and I’m already just over 6 figures. The job is actually in the same pay grade as my current position.
Asked my boss how I got so much and she said, “I told HR that we would offer you the same as an outside candidate or you wouldn’t take it.”
Finally after 26 years loyalty is rewarded. Plus I can fix the issues that have me stressed.
That is all. A bit of patting myself on the back. $2k a month extra will help me retire in a few years.
These go to eleven.
June 30, 2022, 08:26 PM
Black92LXCongrats!!!
How will the work load compare to before any added hours?
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June 30, 2022, 08:28 PM
SIGnifiedThat’s awesome! Congratulations!
"Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay - and claims a halo for his dishonesty." ~Robert A. Heinlein June 30, 2022, 08:30 PM
OutnumberedThat's fuggin AWESOME!! Congrats man, sounds like you deserve it! Now go buy another GLOCK to celebrate, and post her up, you know where!
June 30, 2022, 08:30 PM
sigarms229Awesome just awesome. Congrats.
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June 30, 2022, 08:31 PM
nhtagmemberCongrats. You’re lucky.
June 30, 2022, 08:47 PM
Rey HRHA heartfelt congratulations.
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June 30, 2022, 08:48 PM
vthokyCongratulations, frayed. It's nice to get the raise and recognition deserved, particularly as a long-time employee.
God bless America. June 30, 2022, 08:56 PM
P250UA5Congrats! I'm fortunate to work for a smaller & very flexible O&G company. 3 man IT dept for about 450 employees.
The Enemy's gate is down. June 30, 2022, 10:12 PM
old rugged crossThat is great. You more than earned it. Nice she went to bat for you.
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June 30, 2022, 11:14 PM
MikeinNCGreat!
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Skins2881Awesome!
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Sic Semper Tyrannis July 01, 2022, 04:16 AM
muzzleloaderThat’s great! Somewhere someone noticed! I had a similar situation here with a 22% bump without a change in position. Good feeling, savor it.
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July 01, 2022, 05:30 AM
frayedendsquote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
Congrats!!!
How will the work load compare to before any added hours?
Workload will be about the same but different in what I’m doing. If I do my job well I will streamline things and it will get easier. I’m in a lead position now so my hours won’t change but I manage to be close to 40 hour work week. But I will need to be flexible in when I work.
These go to eleven.
July 01, 2022, 07:16 AM
WarhorseCongratulations!
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July 01, 2022, 07:44 AM
sig226fanCongratulations as well. I am glad all your hard work has paid off. People like you are hard to come by these days and need to be rewarded for their work and loyalty when it is due.
It's all about clean living. Just do the right thing, and karma will help with the rest. July 01, 2022, 07:58 AM
sigmoidsounds like you have a govt job?
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July 01, 2022, 08:05 AM
k5blazerThat is awesome.
July 01, 2022, 08:08 AM
frayedendsquote:
Originally posted by sigmoid:
sounds like you have a govt job?
Not at all. I work for evil biopharma.
These go to eleven.
July 01, 2022, 08:25 AM
TMatsI love a happy ending. Congratulations
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