I'm in my early 40s, hit my FIRE number, but decided not to retire and would rather work indefinitely.
I've been working very hard at my job. Long hours, going above and beyond with client requests, implementing new processes, taking on extra projects, etc etc. I'm risk-adverse and passive by nature, so I was hoping these things would be rewarded. But without a promotion or substantial raise in a couple of years, I decided to ask for it, thoroughly documenting why I felt I was deserving.
Org turned down the promotion, and in a slap to the face gave me a raise that was pretty much on par with what it's been previously. Nothing extra, no bonus, nothing. Pretty upset, but objectively business is business. My biggest issue is my skillset is not very transferrable and most valuable to this org/job, so I don't have a lot of leverage. But still upset they are obviously taking advantage of this and overlooking the work I'm putting in.
Having said all that, outside of being grossly underpaid, I'm fairly satisfied. The people I work with are decent, I work remote, interesting work, good benefits. Since I've already hit my "number", I don't necessarily mind coasting at this job for the foreseeable future.
At the same time, I definitely want to downshift and stop going above and beyond, esp when it's clear the org doesn't value it.
I am wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation and has any advice. Obviously trying to thread the needle between substantially downshifting while not outright getting fired. The obvious is not responding to request after hours, and actually using some of my PTO, etc...
I've been working very hard at my job. Long hours, going above and beyond with client requests, implementing new processes, taking on extra projects, etc etc. I'm risk-adverse and passive by nature, so I was hoping these things would be rewarded. But without a promotion or substantial raise in a couple of years, I decided to ask for it, thoroughly documenting why I felt I was deserving.
Org turned down the promotion, and in a slap to the face gave me a raise that was pretty much on par with what it's been previously. Nothing extra, no bonus, nothing. Pretty upset, but objectively business is business. My biggest issue is my skillset is not very transferrable and most valuable to this org/job, so I don't have a lot of leverage. But still upset they are obviously taking advantage of this and overlooking the work I'm putting in.
Having said all that, outside of being grossly underpaid, I'm fairly satisfied. The people I work with are decent, I work remote, interesting work, good benefits. Since I've already hit my "number", I don't necessarily mind coasting at this job for the foreseeable future.
At the same time, I definitely want to downshift and stop going above and beyond, esp when it's clear the org doesn't value it.
I am wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation and has any advice. Obviously trying to thread the needle between substantially downshifting while not outright getting fired. The obvious is not responding to request after hours, and actually using some of my PTO, etc...
Statistics: Posted by Lynx310650 — Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:22 am — Replies 12 — Views 447