AngelM
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« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2011, 04:56:27 pm » |
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You're entirely correct he is spoilt! We cover each other's positions if the other is away from the office but it is quite commonplace for him to ring me whilst I am on holiday/weekends/evenings. I have had to travel back from the gym, cancel plans with friends and on one occasion leave my family in a restaurant during a family party - despite the fact I had booked a day's holiday and someone was covering my job!
This is another reason why I am SO angry about the remuneration discrepancy. I put my heart and soul into my work every day and now this!
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gee4
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« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2011, 05:21:34 pm » |
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Two questions I have for you -
1) Do you have a company mobile?
If not...
2) Why do admins give out their personal numbers for their bosses to contact them?
UNLESS it was part of my job description, I would never cancel any plans to deal with my boss or someone in work.
How on earth did you get into this habit? Did your job require this much personal attention? You can find that certain individuals end up using you. He saw you as cheap labour. He didn't have to pay extra, you gave him added support when he asked for it.
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msmarieh
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« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2011, 05:59:02 pm » |
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Although the higher salary is unfortunate, that's actually quite common that outsiders receive prevailing market wages while insiders are moved up at the standard 2-3% increase a year, so after a number of years, it is easy to be several thousand below market wages.
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Jackie G
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« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2011, 08:31:48 pm » |
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On the money issue, you have a new job with a better salary so it's tough, but you're going.
Your colleagues - up to you when you announce you're leaving. Your boss can't oblige you to keep it quiet.
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AngelM
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« Reply #19 on: January 14, 2011, 11:19:57 am » |
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Yes I have a company mobile and as for "how on earth did you get into this habit" - it is an expected part of the job unfortunately.
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gee4
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« Reply #20 on: January 14, 2011, 04:48:58 pm » |
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Well then you knew exactly what you were taking on when you accepted the role - maybe you should have negotiated a pay rise of sorts or additional perks. I thought perhaps you hadn't been given prior notice of what the role entailed.
Personally I would hate to have a job like that, but then no boss has ever been that demanding of me. I don't think any amount of money would compensate for ruining my weekends or social events with friends and family.
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JessW
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« Reply #21 on: January 14, 2011, 05:25:02 pm » |
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Ah, yes, but that is where you and I have different thoughts, Gee.
Personally, I did not mind being called any time on my mobile (never gave my home number as a matter of principle). I also loved it when I had to travel for work - some of you may remember I was working out of The Republic of Ireland for 6 weeks at one stage years ago, commuting home each weekend to look after the family/hubby and do the laundry and weekly shop etc, and living out of a suitcase. I managed to more than double my weekly salary with overtime AND because it was all last minute stuff I even got to claim all the air miles AND travelled business class! I even got hubby to come over for a few days!
Like I said, loved every minute of it!
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peaches2160
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« Reply #22 on: January 16, 2011, 01:15:54 am » |
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I understand how you must feel regarding the pay difference. I hope your new role will bring you much satisfaction and success. Do your best to keep your chin up and hold your head high being the professional you are. It will be a good reflection on you. Unfortunately, these things happen when dealing with agencies and HR. You never know what the future holds in store, the road may lead you back to this employer / boss some day, so anything that reflects well on you is to your advantage.
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AngelM
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« Reply #23 on: January 17, 2011, 03:01:38 pm » |
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Thanks Peaches. My manager spoke to me this morning and said he had no idea that it had been advertised at a higher rate and will speak to HR about this as that is certainly not what he wanted.
Feel a lot better now the air has been cleared. I have kept integrity and professionalism throughout this process. My committment to the job and supporting my manager will be the same on my last day as it was on my first. Self respect and pride in doing a good job would prevent me from allowing my standards to slip.
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gee4
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« Reply #24 on: January 17, 2011, 03:14:52 pm » |
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Is there anything you can really do wrt salary for the position you are vacating?
Surely it is up to HR/Management to decide what is suitable for that vacancy/position. I have no doubt this happens all the time when someone vacates this type of role.
On occasion employers increase salary to encourage long-term stability which is what I have always sought when applying for jobs.
Was salary the reason you chose to leave?
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