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"Nibby" (nibby68) 10/04/2018 at 15:15 • Filed to: None

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I’ve been at work almost 3 years and still have no benefits and shit pay. I’ve seen at least 10 people who started after me get promoted. Coworkers are always asking me for help and managers have told me they appreciate my hard work and dedication, whatever bullshit they come up with.

Last week I talked to a manager about full time opportunities and he basically said “wait til the spring/summer.”

Today I found out they promoted a bunch of editors to supervisors this week. A ll of them started way after me. I know this is the emotion speaking but I’m half tempted to walk in there during my shift tonight and tell them “This is my last shift, bye.” Also don’t want to do those fucking midnight surfing shifts next week. I’m done being taken advantage of.

I don’t have a backup plan and I’ve been actively applying to jobs but I could just freelance Photoshop or design stuff to build a better portfolio. Pretty sure even if I charge $30 an hour I’d make twice as much weekly. I don’t know why I keep sacrificing insane hours for shit pay and at the end of the day I only have 2 expenses, gas + car.

someassemblyrequired > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:22

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#1 rule of not being happy with your job is find and secure new job before you make any noise.

Everything is good when you’re at the office until you hand in your notice.

I learned this the hard way - don’t make the same mistakes I did.

E90M3 > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:24

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Don’t torch any bridges, but if you’ve got a decent savings and are in a place you can be unemployed for a while, hand in your two week notice and then go from there. If you’d rather not do that, then job search until you find something then give them your notice. 

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:25

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Do you have a good relationship with management? If so, could you talk to one of them and explain that you feel like you’re being taken advantage of as an employee?

Nibby > someassemblyrequired 10/04/2018 at 15:26

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yeah i’m not gonna quit, it was more the emotions speaking

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:26

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Sounds like it is time to GTFO.

Nibby > E90M3 10/04/2018 at 15:27

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yeah i won’t quit but i’m just quite peeved

So Shiney. So Chrome! So Frunky > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:27

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My first job was a contract job at on OEM with crummy benefits. A ll of the guys who got hired with me got converted to full time employees in year 1, after about 2.5 years I had enough and got a different job which got me better pay and better experience . That was basically my childhood dream job and I still smile every time I think about when I quit.

Always best to have something else lined up but since it sounds like you don’t have a lot of obligations I’d say it’s a good time to move.

Personally I’d like to give my boss a giant fortune cookie with my resignation letter in it. (Which is pos sible cause I found a company that makes them, yes I’ve been plotting this a long time. Why do you ask? )

Nibby > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/04/2018 at 15:28

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I can talk to them about it and I have told them a few months ago how I feel when I see people who started after me get promoted and they just kinda shrugged.

Nibby > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 10/04/2018 at 15:28

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ye, gib job plox?

someassemblyrequired > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:30

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Yep, venting is good.   When you get angry, go home and look for jobs.   There’s no reason you shouldn’t have bennies and decent pay when the economy is so good. 

Nibby > someassemblyrequired 10/04/2018 at 15:31

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I have a decent amount saved up, just want something fulltime + benefits so I can buy a house and old cars and shit

I’m actually home now, will be working tonight from 6- ~1AM

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:35

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>Your terrible coworkers

Wacko > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:35

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The Dummy Gummy > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:39

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Definitely get out of dodge, but I’d get something lined up first so you don’t have to deal with the headache of an employment gap on your resume.

I’d also lay out a detailed list of accomplishments you’ve had over the last few years and bring that in to your manager.

someassemblyrequired > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:40

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Life is just one long quest for garage space... But yeah, it sounds like you should be shopping around for a better deal. Remember employment is just another business transaction - and there are no friends in business, just mutual interests . If you can get a better deal or better conditions somewhere else, don’t stay out of loyalty or hope things will get better.

WilliamsSW > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:43

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That sucks - do you have enough free time to start doing some of that sweet, sweet, cash-paying freelancing right now? If so, doing a bit of that will give you more confidence that, if you decide to walk, you really will be able to make ends meet while you look for the next job.

Good luck - hope you find something better soon - doesn’t sound to me like they’re treating you right, at all.

Nibby > WilliamsSW 10/04/2018 at 15:47

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Plenty of free time! I feel a bit better now, that post was mostly emotion and i knew writing it out would be better than going in there pissed later

Future next gen S2000 owner > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:48

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Get an offer and show it to them. Have the courage to walk/take the new job if they don’t match/beat it.

Nibby > someassemblyrequired 10/04/2018 at 15:48

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I’ve been applying! Also went to this design club in NYC last week, gonna go again tomorrow

Nibby > The Dummy Gummy 10/04/2018 at 15:48

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we don’t really accomplish anything there, just make sports highlights

Nibby > Wacko 10/04/2018 at 15:48

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Nibby > Future next gen S2000 owner 10/04/2018 at 15:49

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HA. Any offer I get would be better. I’ve had interviews and such the past year but no dice. I even interviewed for another position with the company and they told me next day after it was filled. They’re scum and don’t know how to treat people right.

WilliamsSW > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:49

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Venting is good!  Better to get it out here than getting all pissed off while you’re there.  

Nibby > WilliamsSW 10/04/2018 at 15:50

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The releasing of anger can better any medicine under the sun

someassemblyrequired > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 15:51

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Yep I’d check that out, and strangely enough you may have better luck looking for gigs outside of NYC, especially for creative-type positions.

Nibby > someassemblyrequired 10/04/2018 at 15:58

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I’ve had my eyes on Detroit area, my childhood friend lives there

Chariotoflove > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 16:04

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If you’re in a position to freelance, you could start supplementing your income and building up a portfolio while still keeping your paycheck.  Kind of a transition stage that could help the job search.

BeaterGT > Chariotoflove 10/04/2018 at 16:11

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And never a bad thing to have an extra source of income once you find a new gig .

someassemblyrequired > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 16:54

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it’s underrated, I love the Detroit area, though it is a bit sensitive to slowdowns in the auto biz

Nibby > someassemblyrequired 10/04/2018 at 16:57

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it’s a really cool place, honestly can see myself living there after visiting him

Wudstock22 > Nibby 10/04/2018 at 22:52

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What are those co-workers that got promoted ahead of you doing differently than you are? 

pip bip - choose Corrour > Nibby 10/05/2018 at 07:33

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for your own sanity, QUIT!

Nibby > Wudstock22 10/05/2018 at 08:36

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probably sucking dick

Stef Schrader > Nibby 10/23/2018 at 14:14

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Ugh. Sorry.

Nibby > Stef Schrader 10/23/2018 at 22:56

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Thanks... I’m not really sore about it anymore but I know I’ll be better off soon!