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Posted on 08/16/2007 by HaveADamnNiceDay
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Well, folks, I know I haven't said too much about my job, simply because there hasn't been TOO much to tell (at least, nothing more than petty dumb stuff I felt wasn't worth posting). However, as of late, the revolving door that is our company has suddenly begun to spin much faster.
The people in my section of the office are quitting one by one. Their main complaint has been money. Nobody here gets raises! If I had known that much when they first hired me (and tried to screw me out of my original agreed pay), I would have kept looking. Now, I feel stuck.
Do I risk looking like a job-hopper (as I've been here a little more than 6 months), and look for another job, or do I suck it up and just stay here and continue to suffer as my bills increase beyond my already meager means? The health insurance is beyond crappy, and it's KILLING me to pay it because they pay NOTHING for my spouse, and I have to shoulder his portion of the bill.
It's like I'm making less than minimum wage now. What do I do???? I need advice guys! HELP!!!!
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SouthernProgrammer(08/16/2007)
I agree with dumber, look for another job and simply state something like "Due to a unforeseen change in the organization, there is no room for upward mobility in my career plan". This will make you sound like a go-getter.
Homie(08/16/2007)
I've always found better jobs when I already one, so ramp up your resume and look for something else!
I did leave one employer for more money and better bennies about 10 years ago, and my ex manager called to admonish me for not giving them a chance to compete on wages/benefits.
Start looking, but in the meantime, make sure your next review includes salary/benefit increase information. At least your employer will catch on that you value your own work - maybe enough people will have left that it will make a difference in their benefit package and wage decisions!
 HaveADamnNiceDay(08/17/2007)
Well, here's the rest of my dilemma: I do LOVE the place I work. The atmosphere is relaxed, my boss is the coolest person in the world, the dress code is nice and relaxed (jeans everyday!), and the work is not too bad. The things that are killing me is the cost of health insurance, and the apparent lack of raises in the office. People get promoted without any compensation. It's a small company, too. I think there are like maybe 20+ people here, not counting the management. Even the managers (though they each have their quirks) are nice people. However, love don't pay the bills. Someday I'd like to have pets, children, and especially a house! All we can afford now are plants!
 SouthernProgrammer(08/17/2007)
You like the place? Well that puts another spin on things. Job satisfaction and low stress is a GOOD thing. Maybe you can come up with a plan that will allow you to keep your low stress job. If the health insurance is high (it usually is at small companies), does your spouse work and could he put you on HIS insurance? I vote for trying to keep this job if you like it, I have taken jobs for less $ just to keep stress down.
HaveADamnNiceDay(08/17/2007)
I would, except my husband is self-employed (personal trainer). If he gets hurt at work, there IS no workman's comp, no health insurance, nothing. He has no one to fall back on but me. I honestly can't supply our health insurance forever. I really don't want to! Argh.....
HaveADamnNiceDay(08/17/2007)
Is it wrong for me to feel this way?
dontask 0(08/17/2007)
No it is not wrong to feel that way!
Is there any way your husband can make more money? Otherwise you both will get stuck and resentful.
I've known several couples were HE was the major earner and she worked to supply the insurance. That worked out well for most couples, except one. The husband liked what he did but never earned enough to justify her sacrifice. Women have a certain time window to have children and raise a family. Men can wait, also I am not so sure they should. Caring for kids and a baby causes sleepless nights after 40. No fun. My parents still talk about it today.
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dumber than a catbox full of sh*t (08/16/2007)
At my place of employment, we call it "The revolving Door." I say, job search. If the job doesn't pay enough, what is wrong with looking? If a potential employer asks why you are looking, come up with a reason that is non-financial related. I haven't looked for a job in almost 20 years so I don't know if it is appropriate in any case to state a reason for job-hunting as financial. But you have a right to job-hunt i.e. be less stressed and happy in your life.
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