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post #1 of 9
9/27/05 at 6:53pm
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Let me start off by saying I HATE the company I work for. I like my job, but I have zero respect for the corporate cronies who have all the control over everything. So, I'm thinking about leaving. However, there's a small problem - My supervisor. If I have any loyalty left to give to this place, it's for him. Recently, Corporate decided to axe my raise and my assistants (two things that Corporate had promised me just 6 months earlier) leaving me to run this entire department by myself. And being a one-man Promotions Department for a TV Station (especially this time of year) is a NIGHTMARE. So the stress of the job, plus the sheer hatred for corporate and their decisions to repeatedly fuck me have me wanting out badly, but everytime I decide I'm done, my boss shows up with a gift. A Pre-Paid Gas Card here, a free round of golf there...hell, back in May he gave me an iPod. So while I appreciate his efforts, they don't really make up for the other. But, if I leave then I feel like I'm being ungrateful for the appreciation that at least HE shows me. Do I tell him to stop giving me the gifts? Is that an insult? I mean it's not like it's a daily (or even weekly) thing, but it happens often enough that he's managed to retain my loyalty and respect. And if I leave, he's the one who gets fucked more than anyone. I know he's making the efforts to show me I'm appreciated, and to give me the incentive to keep giving the effort I've been giving, but golf don't pay the bills, ya know? The things I NEED, he has no control over, and I really don't feel I can continue here without more money and more help. I mean I know the obvious answer, but I was wondering if the well rounded population of Chewers might be able to help me put some other perspective on it and keep me from feeling guilty everytime I scan the want ads.

Thanks in advance!
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post #2 of 9
9/27/05 at 7:20pm
It sounds like he's well aware that you work hard for insufficient rewards. It's very cool that he tries hard to compensate as best he can. But since he understands that, I doubt he would feel betrayed if you left. People need what they need and if they aren't getting it in one place, they'll look somewhere else. I can't imagine he wouldn't understand that based on the behavior you describe. As long as you go about it in a proper manner, there shouldn't be any guilt. As long as you just don't show up one day or just leave him in the lurch, no one could have a problem with that. Give him plenty of notice and time to replace you and things will probably be fine.
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post #3 of 9
9/27/05 at 8:35pm
Think of it this way: there is no loyalty in the job market. When the corporation you work for decide they need to cut your job to save money, it won't matter if you're loyal. They'll do it anyway. If you can get something better, go get it. Otherwise, down the road, you'll be kicking yourself for having stayed there and being burned out and job-less.

Your supervisor will understand. He probably also wants out.
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post #4 of 9
9/28/05 at 8:13am
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Originally Posted by The Alexor
Think of it this way: there is no loyalty in the job market. When the corporation you work for decide they need to cut your job to save money, it won't matter if you're loyal. They'll do it anyway. If you can get something better, go get it. Otherwise, down the road, you'll be kicking yourself for having stayed there and being burned out and job-less.
One hundred percent true. The thought of working for the same company your entire life went out the door with pet rocks in the 70's, as Job security became non-existant.

It's great that your manager appreciates your work, but quite simply, he doesn't have enough power (no fault of his own) to make it worth you staying. When he doesn't have the ability to make decisions such as keeping your assistants or giving you a raise, it also means he has no power to protect your position. That puts you at the whims of the corporate powers-that-be above him, who can cut you at any given time, and apparently have no idea the value of your position.

Job jumping is the only method to improve your station. Your manager will understand.
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post #5 of 9
9/28/05 at 2:43pm
And if you feel bad about leaving, give him a gift. Something that lets him know that you appreciate and respect him, but need to leave...like a cordless drill. A man can never have too many cordless drills.
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post #6 of 9
9/28/05 at 4:15pm
Depending on the type of relationship you and your supervisor have with each other, I suggest talking to him about it. Go out for a beer after a particularly difficult day at work and tell him what your feeling and express your concerns for your future as well as the future of the department or company. If you're a one man show, chances are something is getting neglected which could end up reflecting badly on you.

Whatever you decide, I agree with the above posters in that it's your life, and your supervisor would certainly understand if you left. He is already buying your loyalty and trying desparately to keep you happy buy buying you things. And making you feel guilty about it in the process. He may be a cool guy, but he is being manipulative.
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post #7 of 9
9/28/05 at 4:46pm
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Well, first of all, I wanna thank you guys for chiming in. Good advice all around.

Secondly, I decided to bite the bullet this morning and tell him what was going on. To my surprise he took me out to lunch and just listened. Didn't try to spin it, or fast-talk me. He listened - and he agreed. In the end he told me to put in the hardest 40 hours a week I could give him, and if something doesn't get done he'd step up and take the brunt of any Corporate Backlash that might pop up. He also said something to the effect of "You're a talented guy, and if the people running this place can't see it then we need to get you under someone who can." He frickin offered to help me find another job - which kicks ass because he's pretty well connected locally.

So, I feel better, and at least I know he's in my corner and not just trying to "buy my loyalty" (I was worried about that too, OhioJones).

Anyway, thanks again guys.
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post #8 of 9
9/28/05 at 9:38pm
Sounds cool, and you got a buddy in the business.
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post #9 of 9
9/29/05 at 9:51am
That's awesome. Glad he's on your side. Good luck.
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