Hired for a marketing role and due to the success of my sold-out events, the VP wants to switch my role to be event centric. Don't get me wrong, the right type of events with set KPIs can generate brand awareness, engagement, loyalty and sales but having an event without measurable results can be a waste of money and resources.
While it's not my preference to switch to an event role, I was open for the discussion. That was until I learned that not only was I expected now to work evenings and weekends but I wouldn't be eligible for overtime, time off in lieu or perks to justify the additional hours plus the usual 40 hours.
In addition, he wants other cross-department staff to volunteer on nights and weekends without any compensation or rewards. It's not compulsory but they don't even work in our division and there isn't any benefit for them to want to take part.
Not sure how to handle this situation as I addressed with HR and my boss and they aren't flexible. How can I justify the extra amount of hours without an increase in pay and they expect to turn my 40 hour a week job into 60 plus.
I don't mind an occasional weekend or evening stint but I don't want this new responsibility without being compensated or at least my regular hours changed to take into account the nights and weekend work. I feel that they are using me to do two roles. I'd appreciate your advice as I can tell this will quickly turn into a stressful situation!
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Thank you all and I'm salary rather than a contract role. I've been at the company going on three years. While there's been challenging circumstances throughout my time here, this stance I'm not sure what to do especially in a difficult job market.
In this area, a lot of staff are married and have children. They don't want to 'volunteer' their time at night or on weekends preferring to spend time with their families. In addition, if they are wiling to work at night, they wanted to come in later to compensate for that time. Working until 10 /11 PM and then having to come in by 8 AM, I can't blame them. When I asked about this option, HR doesn't want the events to interfere with their regular work .
In terms of my own situation, I feel like I'm being set up to fail. If I don't accept the new direction, they'll find someone else and probably cheaper in this economy. If I attempt this scenario, I can't keep it up long term and working late every night and on top of regular 8 AM-6 PM role with an added hour drive both ways, I know it's not going to work. I'm going to start looking for a new role but is there anything l can do in the meantime?
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Nope, not without the pay increase. Nope, nope, nope.