My job sucks...

[Mac'nCheese]

My boss gives me a long overdue 5% "raise" today, but since he didn't give me a Xmas bonus last year and this coming Xmas as well, so what I am actually getting is just a $68 raise. Woohoo...

But the best part is my job performance review. I work and accomplish a lot more when compared to my co-workers. And during my interview:

My boss: I decided to give you a 5% raise this year
Me: Great. Thank you!
My boss: But I originally decided to give you 8% and decided to deduct 3% off.
Me: Is it something that I've done?
My boss: Yes. You are very efficient, but sometimes you need to slow down.
Me: So you deducted 3% off my raise because I work too fast?
My boss: This isn't about working too fast. But sometimes you need to slow down.
Me: ......

And the best part is that I find out my co-worker gets a 15% raise. But she is the type of person who wait until the last minute before she works, and sometimes she would spend an hour just to send an email out.

I love my job. Work less, more raise!

Sounds like a Dilbert cartoon.

 

[zioxide]

From follow you on "other threads". Especially the "Tipping/Spring1" one. I understand that you are in a University and have a service job, tipping.

Take or leave my advise that I recently heard. When someone wants to hire you for a spot in their business. Do you think they("The Employer") are interest in someone just wanting to filling their own pockets with employers money, or someone that is willing to work hard and to make the employer rich?
Take or leave it. Thought there was wisdom for the other side of the coin.

If I was told I lost money for unreasonable expectations. I would not be fit to talk with for a bit of time. I just mentioned this for the overall theme that seemed to be echoed in your message.

I think its two separate things here. Obviously, when you are working a job, or when you are applying for a job, you want to do the best for the company to help the company make money. You do this because it is your job.

But at the end of the day, what is the purpose of said job? It's to provide you with income to sustain your life. There are plenty of other places that will appreciate your hard work where you could be happier and possibly make more money.

So while you obviously want to do a good job while you are working for a place, you really don't owe them anything. If you can find something better, than you should go for it.

 

[mwhities]

At least you have a job. Many don't.

I work for the state and would LOVE a 1% raise....

 

[torbjoern]

Sounds like a Dilbert cartoon.

^^^ This.

 

[bluap84]

man that convo between you and your boss must of sucked!!!
But im not loving my job either, i feel like there is no way out with mine as i have 7 yrs experience in my current role per say!

But i want to get out and do something different, but i wouldnt know how! Without any experience