Deserving BetterI have a very unique position. I work on a staff of less than five people. The people that are above me in my office have worked here close to or more than ten years. I knew when I accepted this job a year ago that there was very little chance for me to really go anywhere with it. A few weeks ago, we all had individual reviews with our Board of Directors. My review was GLOWING, it really couldn't have gone any better. The Board only had wonderful feedback for me. The person directly above me on our staff had a HORRIBLE review. They basically told her that her attitude needs to be changed and they have received complaints about her from clients and colleagues. She took the criticism very badly and I thought that she might look for a new position, which would open up the possibility for me to move up. However, things have been pretty status quo since the incident. I'm meeting with my boss here in the office in a couple of weeks to have an informal review. I would like to use this as a chance to tell him that I don't want to work here anymore because I feel, based on our reviews with the Board, that I deserve more. Am I in a position to negotiate for new working terms (i.e. job title, salary, etc.)?
"Am I in a position to negotiate for new working terms (i.e. job title, salary, etc.)? " Probably not. If you tell them that you don't want to work there anymore, their response will be: "See ya, don't let the door hit you on the way out." Since the people above you got bad reviews, they're not going to be in any mood for someone below them asking for better pay, or working hours, or anything. The best you can do is: 1. Tell the boss you would like to take on more responsibility with the long-term goal of eventually moving up in the company. Let the boss take it from there. 2. Say nothing during your review, no matter how it turns out, and quietly start looking for another job (but wait until you find something else before quitting this one). I'd say you'd be better off with option #2. Do you like your job? From the beginning of your message, you said everyone had glowing remarks about your performance. However, when you said another employee who was there longer had a negative review, you say you are having an informal review with your boss and want to tell him that you don't want to work there anymore. Would that be wise after such a glowing review? Even though the office is small (and you knew that going in), you need to not concern yourself with what is happening to the other staff. Whether it stays status quo or staff changes are made, you need to do your job until you are told otherwise. At this point, I do not believe you have the grounds to negotiate for more money, etc. You had your performance evaluation already. Unless you did some outstanding things for the company, then I would ask for more. Otherwise, no. If all you want is a promotion, then go ahead and tell your boss you don't want to work there anymore and tell him why. I would be curious to see what he says. And no, your situation is not unique at all. Sounds you are someone who took a job with the thought of wanting a promotion right off the bat...putting the cart before the horse. Should have thought of that before you took the job.
No, I knew going into it that promotion would probably never be an option. I took the job for experience so I could eventually look for something better. I think I'm really good at my job and am ready for something more. I will probably start looking for something better and just stay quiet until I find something. However, since we have such a small staff, I don't want the others to be left high and dry, or to think, "Where is this coming from? I thought she was happy here."
"However, since we have such a small staff, I don't want the others to be left high and dry, or to think, "Where is this coming from? I thought she was happy here." " If what you said is true, and the higher-ups that got such bad reviews weren't replaced, the odds are good that your co-workers are looking for other jobs, too. They aren't worried about leaving you high and dry. And you can bet that the company will have a replacement for you hired before your desk gets cold. You don't have to tell your co-workers that you are leaving because you are unhappy with your job. When you put in your two-weeks notice, just tell them that you found something with more "growth potential" or were made an offer you couldn't refuse, or some such. They'll be happy for you. Good call. After all, they're not looking out for my best interest, I am, and I need to do what is best for me and my future. Thanks! :-)
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