I’ve recently become really frustrated with my job.

Anonymous

January 19,2024 at 2:58PM UTC

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I’ve recently become really frustrated with my job.

I’ve only been in the position since April ‘23. The job itself is frustrating because I came into a backlog since the position was open for about 9 months. I’m ok with that and I’m ok with stumbling through the incomplete procedures.

I tried to negotiate my salary and they wouldn’t budge. Saying something that the job topped at where I was asking and there wouldn’t be room for an annual raise. So I accepted an offer that was only a few hundred more salary but also a bonus (still to come in spring).

My grade level goes much higher than where I’m at. I also recently found out that the lady who was in my position previously was at a much higher salary and a higher bonus percent for bonus (did not have experience for this position prior to doing it). I’ve also watched a handful of 20 something’s come in at my grade level or higher. I have about 20 years experience so it’s a bit annoying.

So reviews are coming up in March. Do I say something or just bite my tongue? I’m a quality engineer with 20 years process/quality/continuous improvement experience.

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AnonymousJanuary 20,2024 at 5:00PM UTC
I’m frustrated with the job itself not having clear guidelines and the person training me missing things that are incredibly important and then having to go back and redo everything I’ve done since starting. I wish I could take on another project but I don’t even have time to get my own job completed. I have not met the goals and expectations because I am responsible for clearing the backlog and taking care of all the new alerts along with emergency situations that always take priority. It should probably be more than one person in my position and my manager keeps saying he is going to have somebody assist me but i have yet to see that come to fruition. So I’m frustrated that I’m not in a position to say that I’ve exceeded expectations.
I’m also frustrated that these new employees are coming in making more than I do and do not have the workload or experience that I do.
So should I tell my manager that I know my position used to pay more and I’m more valuable than somebody with a lot less experience than I have?
AnonymousJanuary 21,2024 at 2:02PM UTC
This sounds like ageism. Consult with an attorney!