I get called in to one of the bigwigs' office this morning. They've chosen me to be the 3rd shift person for a new centralized material handling program they are rolling out.

The screwing? Currently I am molding parts. Granted, I'm still fairly new at it, but I am learning a trade. And I can "graduate" by taking skill level tests and getting pay raises. GOOD raises too. Like $1.50/hr for each level I complete. And I have 4 levels to complete.

This new position? My pay will stay right where it's at. In fact, it's already at the top for this position they've created. So no pay raises, no more progressing and learning a valuable trade.

They asked if I had any questions.

"Do I have any choice in this?" I asked.

"No."

I will be hitting the pavement come Monday. What a bunch of horse ****.

Sorry to hear the bad news. Give it some time maybe they'll move you back on track to the better pay.

Look at it like this

You have a job still!

^ True...but my training that would enable me to get BETTER jobs has been halted, and my pay is stuck.

What cooper said and if YOU are NOT HAPPY, don't whine here in a public forum, get another job............

No offense , but many don't have jobs and would be very happy to be working !!!

If you could find another job that can take your career further: Great, I applaud you for going for it.

But otherwise, talk to the thousands of skilled workers who are taking pay cuts or cutting back their hours to keep their jobs.

Not trying to stir the pot, just putting things into perspective.

As a "bigwig", I do not understand why they would not recognize the impact this will have to your future. I also do not understand why you would accept this "promotion" without some negotiation, unless you are in grave danger of losing your job for any type of pushback. I would go back, explain my position, then document same in writing so that it becomes a matter of record, and move on from there. At the same time, I would begin looking for a job at a company that values employee development as much as employee contribution to the bottom line. You seem to have a plan. Do not let management deter you in your quest to execute it. This is your life, not theirs....just my 2 cents.....

borndead1 I hope this all works out for you.

The fact that others don't have jobs has nothing much to do with your dissatisfaction with your situation, and as you indicated you intend to attempt to do something about it.

I'm hungry right now yet there are starving people in the world. Doesn't change the fact that I'm hungry. I may get a slice of pizza and throw the crust away... if the fuggers want it they can come get it.

I'm not bustin your balls. My work sucks now. Waiting for my next load sometimes for a week. That makes the wife real happy when there is no deposit at the bank.

Now is NOT the time to be looking for a job so I am doing my best to stick with it. By doing this I hope it will pay off in the future.

I'm not bustin your balls. My work sucks now. Waiting for my next load sometimes for a week. That makes the wife real happy when there is no deposit at the bank.

Now is NOT the time to be looking for a job so I am doing my best to stick with it. By doing this I hope it will pay off in the future.

it never hurts to look for better opportunities...but if you don't find one for now, try not to worry about...a lot of employers are freezing salaries and hiring to preserve the jobs of the employees they have, and for now may not offer professional development for the same reason.

I worked for the same employer for 10 years and all our salaries are currently on a freeze. All open positions are on a hiring freeze. And we can not get funding for professional development. I am glad they chose that route and not to let us go. It's happening all over the state and country.

I see no problem with you sharing your frustrations. A lot of good input was offered on the other posts...

best to you

grmcooper I have a buddy who lost his job and went to driveing school... he has since craduated and now has more debt and no job

times are tough

sure wish I had some pizza crusts.... starving...

Wow TW that sucks!

sorry drafter... I got oatmeal and peanut butter instead

Another approach (since jobs are tight) is to do the new job better than anyone ever thought possible. The old addage "when handed lemons, make lemonade" kind of fits here. The majority of the people I promote are the ones who bust their ass doing any job - especially the crappy jobs. I am much more likely to promote the person who really works hard every single day than the person who has the talent, yet doesn't use it or pisses and moans about how bad things are for them. For example, if told to clean the toilet, clean the toilet, the sink, the shower and the bathroom cleaner than it's ever been cleaned and do it with a smile. The way I see it, if someone can be happy doing a crap job and doing it better than ever before, than they are going to be a good worker on almost any position.

You have a few choices: You can quit and find another job. Remember, it's always easier to get a job when you already have a job. Many employers don't like hiring the person who don't already have jobs - it looks like they can't hold a job. The other choice is to suck it up and do the best job you possibly can with the biggest smile you can muster. Most employers reward performance and dislike the angry, resentful and unhappy employee. My choice would be (and always has been) to make myself indespensible to my employer.

Just my .02 cents as well.

^ agreed.....

I've been down both paths on that one. While you are there do the absolute best you can ..... not just because you may be pleasantly surprised at that happens at the end of the trail.... but you can make yourself and others pretty miserable if you dwell on the negative.

Maybe Management simply recognized your talents, abilities, and potential.

^ ouch

Three things come to mind.

1. With a name like "borndead", you can't really expect to advance.

2. When they made you, they broke the mold. Apparently it will be someone else's job to fix it.

3. Seriously, bide your time and be glad to have a job. Keep your eyes open and something better will open up. It may take a while given the current state of the economy, but there will be an opportunity later. The last thing you want to do is burn the bridge you're still standing on. If you become a toxic part of your workplace, word will get out and it will make it tougher to land that new job elsewhere.