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[TheIronSheik]

Why are you working there if you are making two or three times less than what you made in the past?

When I lived in Texas, I was working for Big Oil. You'd be surprised what these companies will pay. I had over 13 years of Oil & Gas experience and was very good at my job. But when the job market crashed, I moved back east to my old stomping ground. Sadly, there are no oil jobs in SE PA like there are in Texas. So that was one reason. The next thing I found out was that companies up here were mainly banking or pharmaceutical. And they all wanted prior experience. It didn't matter that I was exactly what they wanted, someone with Project Management skills, Training skills, Management skills and technical writing skills. Because I hadn't worked for a bank or drug company before, they didn't want to hire me.

So I found my current job and figured I'd work here and gain experience before moving on. Over time, I started to enjoy the people I worked with. And the company was a good company. Sure the pay was no where near what I used to make, but I had hoped that over time, that could change. And even if it didn't, at least I was still getting the experience.

So that's the reason for the pay decrease.

If it's a completely different industry, your old pay there has zero to do with your current situation. Do you think a NFL player who was cut after making $400,000 a year uses that as leverage when he finds a job in the fast food industry?

No offense, but if I were your manager, I would be bothered that you feel entitled to a salary that isn't appropriate for your current level in your current job. I'd figure your resume has been updated for some time and would be anticipating your departure in the very near future.

I'm not asking for what I used to make. I've made that clear to them. And even though I work in a different job industry, I'm still doing the same exact work. I'm a Business Analyst who uses Excel and Word. Shouldn't matter what the industry is.

I've told them what I'm expecting, and I still think the number I'm asking for is below market value. I'm not trying to be greedy.

I'm really good with excel, access, and word! Should I head down to Texas pronto?

If you like money, yes.

 

[tjnc09]

How do you guys get paid for a full time job and then spend all of your time here?

I'm good at what I do. So I can get my work done very quick. This is another reason I want them to give me a promotion. I don't want to be on this site. I want to have enough work to do that I'm too busy to be screwing around.

Most companies will give you more work without giving you more money especially at an analyst level. It seems like working for an oil company that was printing money might be skewing reality on how most companies operate.

 

[Johnny Bing]

Why wait until March?

I'd start looking for a job now if they're not going to make good on their word.

And if it's a "wait and see", it's usually a no.

Well, bonuses come out in December, so I'm not leaving 2 months before bonuses come out. And I'm taking a two week vacation over Christmas, so I'd prefer to have that paid for. That puts me into January. I figure why not just wait two months before leaving? I mean, I guess I could start looking in January, but I'd prefer to stay here. I've put a lot of time in here. I guess I'll just have to see how I feel come the new year.

I know right now I feel pretty ####### pissed off. But I'm sure that's a knee jerk reaction.

These all sound like excuses. I'd be looking for a new job today and start sending resumes. You can negotiate in holiday pay and consider the loss bonus one step back to go three forward.

Yeah it sucks starting over a new place, but is this the place you really see yourself retiring at or making a long term commitment when they don't even appreciate the work you do by severely underpaying you and ignoring your requests for raise?

 

[James Daulton]

See what happens when you don't open doors for waiting corporate ladies?

Hmmm, I had to do actual research to get the correct details for this post.

And no love. <_<

 

[TheIronSheik]

How do you guys get paid for a full time job and then spend all of your time here?

I'm good at what I do. So I can get my work done very quick. This is another reason I want them to give me a promotion. I don't want to be on this site. I want to have enough work to do that I'm too busy to be screwing around.

Most companies will give you more work without giving you more money especially at an analyst level. It seems like working for an oil company that was printing money might be skewing reality on how most companies operate.

The oil company has nothing to do with it. I know what the market value of my job is. Nothing to do with oil company pay. And my title is analyst, but my point is that's not what I've done in the past. I've been everything from a Project Manager to an Operations Manager.

When I came on to this company, it was just because I needed a job. Any job. But the more I worked, the more I liked the company. And my bosses quickly started talking about me moving into a position that was more suited to what I had done in the past. We are currently planning on taking the company overseas, and it has been talked about many times how this would be my next step. It is true that the move overseas has been delayed. There have been many setbacks, but the plan is still on. But if the company is still doing well, even with setbacks to the schedule, I don't see any reason why I'm being punished, for lack of a better word.

Could I see myself retiring with this company? Yes, I could. At least I did before last week. As I said, it is a small to midsize company. And most of the people who work here have worked here for many years. Like 10 to 20 years. I had hoped to be one of those people. I'm still hoping I'm one of those people.

But my gripe has nothing, absolutely nothing to do with my pay I made with Big Oil to my pay I get now.