Comments on: More responsibility, exact same paycheck.

By: Load of Crap

Load of Crap — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:39:36 +0000

I have taken on the infrastructure of a sister company…I work for a Fortune 200 company. I was given a nice ‘carrot’ well over a year ago when I agreed to take on the DOUBLE responsibility. However, it was only a ‘carrot-dangling’ to get me to do it. There has NOT BEEN nor do I forsee the ‘carrot’ in my near future.

I agree that it is a great feeling to be trusted with more responsibility, but it is another thing when they lie to you to get you to do the complicated work that they cannot do and then stiff you for it.

I am considering leaving for other job opportunities where I feel that I will be better appreciated and COMPENSATED.

Are you a STUPID employer who doesn’t value your employees and continually lies to them to get what you want? If so, I hate you! You can **** off!!!

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:43:24 +0000

How great to know your company trusts you and needs you so much that they are willing to give you more work.

As for your questions, yup. There is a particular instance where taking on extra work w/out the pay increase failed miserably. I won’t share the details because I might puke. But I do have wonderful experiences in where I took on a little extra and it worked out wonderfully in the end. I often have to submit demos and for this one client I really wanted I went all out on the demo. Then I went all out on the first job he gave me. Then I got more jobs and I’m looking forward to a longstanding relationship that nets me some pretty pennies. AND it gives me more exposure with the possibility of others hiring me for the same.

I completely agree that you have to prove your worth in order to deserve the money. You go, Kathy Howe. You go! Call me when you get that raise, k?, so you can fly me in for lunch. Or something like that.

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:50:52 +0000

CONGRATS! even if it isnt a ‘promotion’ being hand picked for high profile and super important projects is not only flattering but also confidence building and CAREER BUILDING! Even if it’s not in the same company. i had worked for a company that had great plans, many ideas, promised i would only be in the role i was hired for no more than 6 months! Well things change… but just because the company didnt quiet take off in the direction they origionally thought - stepping outside those initial bounderies, taking on tasks that were ‘not my job’ because they needed to get done and i could do it help lead me to the company i work for now - i was ‘noticed’ when working with them on a project and asked to be a part of their new team. I LOVE IT HERE and have had other opporutnities as well since i have been here! So even if your current company doesnt appreciate all the work you do for ‘free’ - it builds your experience, networking, and resume and you will be rewarded - sometimes just a little later than sooner!

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:13:13 +0000

Yes. I’ve done a job for less money. I actually worked 6 months at a start-up for REALLY low pay. Once we got some VC money, the founder doubled my salary. I’d proven myself and they wanted me to know they appreciated my dedication. I’m sure your company will do the same.

And having loved ones not knowing what you actually do in the workplace? I hear ya on that one!