Some of you may have read my post about the job I've been doing (off and on) since last November. I worked from November through the middle of January, then was asked to do some work in March, then was brought back in April for a new project.
I have an absolute dream of a manager - one who knows how to communicate, one who gives credit when and where credit is due, one who is calm and considerate. The atmosphere is light and easy, in distinct contrast to the Job From Hell I had a few years ago, where the "manager" was trying to force all the female employees to quit by being as rotten as possible to them (and this was a guy to whom rottenness was second nature).
I negotiated my salary at this job, and now, my manager has suggested asking for more. I asked, how much? After a few minutes of discussion, we arrived at an amount. I'll be pitching the idea next week.
I'm also getting more responsibility - not a lot, not managerial responsibility, but a bit more. And, I hope, they'll agree to the salary increase due in part to the fact that I'll be taking on this extra work.
After so many horrible work environments, this is a true breath of fresh air. A wonderful manager, good and dependable coworkers, great building. I was raised to downplay any achievements I had and to talk disparagingly about work, no matter how good it was - and I've had enough of that. This isn't My Dream Career, but I believe that this job is putting me on a good path. It's getting me accustomed to working in a healthy environment, which is what I need.
I have an absolute dream of a manager - one who knows how to communicate, one who gives credit when and where credit is due, one who is calm and considerate. The atmosphere is light and easy, in distinct contrast to the Job From Hell I had a few years ago, where the "manager" was trying to force all the female employees to quit by being as rotten as possible to them (and this was a guy to whom rottenness was second nature).
I negotiated my salary at this job, and now, my manager has suggested asking for more. I asked, how much? After a few minutes of discussion, we arrived at an amount. I'll be pitching the idea next week.
I'm also getting more responsibility - not a lot, not managerial responsibility, but a bit more. And, I hope, they'll agree to the salary increase due in part to the fact that I'll be taking on this extra work.
After so many horrible work environments, this is a true breath of fresh air. A wonderful manager, good and dependable coworkers, great building. I was raised to downplay any achievements I had and to talk disparagingly about work, no matter how good it was - and I've had enough of that. This isn't My Dream Career, but I believe that this job is putting me on a good path. It's getting me accustomed to working in a healthy environment, which is what I need.
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