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.

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1. AnonymousJanuary 30,2025 at 2:17PM UTC

   Are you currently eligible for overtime and extra benefits? If so, I would consider this one of the reasons why my state instituted a labor law requiring salaried employees to be paid overtime for any workweek over 40 hours. Companies have taken this cost-cutting move—they convert wage earners to a salary so they don't have to pay overtime. Are there any commissions or bonuses involved in meeting the KPIs? What are your options? What are the consequences of not taking/accepting the change? I'm unsure if they are discussing a promotion or a role change.

2. AnonymousJanuary 30,2025 at 3:38PM UTC

   I inquired if I was eligible for overtime / benefits and was denied. That's why i checked with HR as well as if in my contract it stipulates 40 hours a week and I won't be compensated for on-going additional work that doesn't seem legal.

   While I recognize that marketing requires events, it shouldn't be expected each week or weekend when that wasn't my role. I'm trying to work with them and pitching that if I work weekends that I start later on Monday or leave earlier. So far, they are stating this is my new role and if I don't like the new position as they've entailed I can leave as in this economy they can find someone cheaper or willing to do the work.

   I've worked for the company for over 5 years so I'm shocked by this stance. I've won awards for my campaigns and events and received accolades for my work.

3. KatJanuary 30,2025 at 5:09PM UTC

   Your company sounds very inflexible and cheap. They expect you and others to do more work with no compensation or flexibility in scheduling. It doesn't seem worth it to work somewhere that doesn't value or appreciate you. With your track record, look for another job at a place that would appreciate your talents and will pay you well for them. Or start your own company. It may not happen overnight, but it's time to put yourself first and look for something better.

4. AnonymousJanuary 31,2025 at 3:13PM UTC

   Are you a contract worker? It's hard to tell from your response, so if you are a contract worker, hold them to the terms of the contract, and if they "make" you work 50 hours one week, take 10 out of the following week. Are you placed there by an agency? They should be able to help you navigate this. Call this a lesson learned for future contract gigs. If not, then start looking elsewhere. They are trying to push you out.

5. AnonymousJanuary 31,2025 at 1:45AM UTC

   Be careful - Sounds like (1) you may have been mis-led on the true role or (2) You're they Right- they don't want to hire the events role because you can cover both. And to top it off, you're expected to rally other team members to "volunteer" their nights and weekends...What??? The "Red Flags" have been exposed so you may want to reconsider.

6. KimplanetstlJanuary 31,2025 at 4:47AM UTC

   Nope, not without the pay increase. Nope, nope, nope.

7. AnonymousJanuary 31,2025 at 4:26PM UTC

   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?