#ConsequencesofChoices: I gave them options to retain me, they passed on all of them… and were shocked that their actions had consequences. 😱
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt undervalued and underappreciated at work? Maybe you’ve gone above and beyond your job description, only to be met with resistance when asking for a raise or promotion. It can be frustrating and disheartening, to say the least. But what happens when you take matters into your own hands and give your employer options to retain you, only to have them pass on all of them?
In a recent post, a Reddit user shared their experience of doing just that. They were a dedicated and high-performing employee who had been with their company for nearly three years. After discussing their concerns about compensation and career advancement with their boss and boss’s boss, they provided four options to help retain them as an employee. Unfortunately, all of their options were rejected, leading to some surprising consequences.
So, what can we learn from this story? Let’s break it down:
##Taking a Stand for Your Worth
When you know your worth and the value you bring to a company, it’s essential to advocate for yourself. The Reddit user in this story recognized their contributions and rightfully asked to be compensated and recognized accordingly. It’s important not to settle for less than you deserve and to be willing to walk away if necessary.
##Presenting Options and Setting Boundaries
In the case of the Reddit user, they presented their employer with four viable options to retain them, showing initiative and a willingness to work towards a mutually beneficial solution. However, when their options were rejected, they made it clear that they would not entertain counteroffers. Setting boundaries and sticking to your principles is crucial in situations like this.
##Consequences of Ignoring Employee Concerns
When employers fail to listen to and address the concerns of their employees, they risk losing top talent. In this case, the Reddit user took their skills and expertise elsewhere, leaving their former employer scrambling to find a replacement. It serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, and companies must value and prioritize their employees if they want to retain top performers.
##Standing Up to Bad Management
Ultimately, the Reddit user’s story serves as a powerful example of standing up to bad management and advocating for yourself in the workplace. By refusing to accept subpar treatment and demanding fair compensation for their contributions, they were able to take control of their career and make a bold statement about their worth.
In conclusion, it’s essential to know your worth, advocate for yourself, and set boundaries in the workplace. By doing so, you can ensure that your talents are recognized and valued, and you can avoid being taken for granted. Remember, your actions have consequences, and sometimes walking away is the best decision you can make for your career.
So, have you ever been in a similar situation where you gave your employer options to retain you? How did it turn out? Share your experiences in the comments below! #EmployeeAdvocacy #KnowYourWorth #ConsequencesOfActions #CareerSuccess #EmployeeEmpowerment.
This makes me happy.
Good job. Love how they thought you had a transition plan for your work. No you had a transition plan for yourself. Transitioned yourself right on to another job. lol
You are my hero!
Nicely done.
They give lip service to wanting to have smart people on their “team” but are scared of people who are actually smarter than them.
I love a good story. I love it even more when it ends so well and the hero wins. 🙂
I once had a job with a load of responsibility (I have to admit, some due to me not wanting to let the clients down), but only a ‘junior’ X position. I looked it up, and it turned out according to the company rules I was qualified to a promotion to ‘regular’ X. Had to talk to my boss, my boss’ boss, my boss’ boss’ boss, showed my boss clearly didn’t do his job properly, and after months, I could drop the ‘junior’. “But we’ll review your salary at the end of the year”, I was told. Basically, I didn’t care anymore, I could go job hunting as X, not Junior X. At the end of the year, I resigned, much to their amazement. Their interhuman skills must have been underdeveloped. To make it sound like I made it all up: I got a 66% raise at my new job. Seems I was severely underpaid. I stayed with them for 9 years, laying the financial foundation that enables me having a decent life. I’m not rich, I’ll never be rich, but being pretty well off is a good feeling.
Well done.
> I sent an email to HR saying I wasn’t feeling well, and was “sick” my final 3 working days, then cashed out my vacation.
Brilliant! They definitely had some “surprises” planned for those last days.
‘Bad managers really end up going full on sour grapes when their best employees leave…’
I can imagine how they treat their *regular* employees… :-0
Make sure you let your former co-workers know about this and that they might want to see what Mr. Market thinks about their value.
Amazing job. It was executed very well and professionally. I guarantee they will not learn and will continue with their crap.
I loved how they assumed you’d create a transition plan during your wind-down period. That’s their problem what are they going to do fire you?
geeze, this is a lot of typing just to say that they don’t give a shit about the money and it was only ever about the power.
you asked for free money, they can’t say yes. they’d rather you leave so they can hire someone else making MORE. but see, it’s not about the money, 5 grand more, 10 grand more, pennies to businesses. it’s about the POWER.
and who they hire next won’t be getting any raises, either. When they ask for one, this cycle repeats.
quite simple.
Similar except I was just done with my shitty manager. Put in my 2 weeks.
Had been clearing my office bit by bit for months.
I was the only person doing the job I was doing for over 10 years. She had better ideas and wanted my (and all others) job to be done by procedures.I’d basically created the job and the work by doing it for that amount of time. I’d been ignoring her new procedures as, I was doing the job and the procedure was essentially busy work filling out bullshit paperwork that she could “sign off” and forever sit in a dark filing cabinet. (She had no background in this, so wouldn’t have known if the paperwork was good or not anyway). It added exactly zero cost benefit, in fact it was negative due to all the extra non productive or relevant time it took. (Pretty sure she just downloaded this from a website somewhere and passed it off as her own, as she wasn’t clever enough to change the properties in the procedure, so you could still see the original author)
I would complete 4 to 5 of these projects a year, without help, rarely a delay or problem.
I expected my shit boss to send in someone to pick my Brian’s, or at least ask for information.
Nope.
Happily left having wrapped up a project neatly.
It took them 30 months to get the next project out. (With her new procedures, and lack of the knowledge I left with).
Shitty bosses suck.
Love the assumption that YOU were going to lead and facilitate your transition plan hahahaha
I love the smell of fuck around and find out in the morning.
What does anyone think they are entitled to a raise ever? When you took the job, did your contract say you would get a raise ever?
Love this!!
Had something similar. Worked for an employer that paid an ok salary plus a market rate (about 15k) on top for SAP skills. New manager decided he didn’t need to pay the market rate as “anyone can work out how to configure SAP” so why should he pay extra. Was offered redundancy and decided to take it. Went to work for a vendor that had been supporting us in SAP for years, ended up supporting my previous employer and billing them in excess of 20k a month for my services for many months while they tried to hire someone. They have filled my previous role about 6 times since then but can’t retain anyone for more than 2 years. Guess they don’t pay enough