Is it me, am I wrong in thinking that a raise of 2.7% and a meets expectations, when actively doing 3 roles is insulting?

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June 7,2022 at 8:46PM UTC

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Is it me, am I wrong in thinking that a raise of 2.7% and a meets expectations, downgraded from an exceeds expectations is insulting? When for the first 6 months of the fiscal yr I was actively doing 3 roles with daily overlap; my main role, back fill for a second vital role, and once a week for the third where from my efforts thee was a 22% YOY revenue increase. For the first 6 months I was covering the other two roles for 61 days total. Mid year I transferred to a new role and exceeded my sales goal by 71% for the next 6 months! 5 out of 6 months I outsold that co-worker each month for a total of $500,000+ more. I got dinged on my PMD for not invoicing as many calls as my co-worker with the same role, but not the additional 2 roles to contend with.

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AnonymousJune 7,2022 at 10:24PM UTC
I think it depends on how closely the roles are related and whether or not those duties have overlap.
The real question is are those 3 roles and responsibilities clearly identified on the job announcement you applied for. If not, that would be your justification. Schedule a meeting with your manager to discuss.
If you do not like the explanation, put in for bids elsewher.
AnonymousJune 8,2022 at 12:51AM UTC
3 very different roles, with no overlap of duties.
I was asked if I would be willing to take on those responsibilities and I agreed as the opportunity to learn more and be a team player, the other person said that they would not be willing to take those on. I guess I should have also said no.
JJJune 8,2022 at 4:58AM UTC
I can see why you feel that way.
Does the company acknowledge all the background and are they working to fix it?
This type of behavior is why companies cannot find good people. Word travels fast when a company treats people poorly.
AnonymousJune 8,2022 at 5:35PM UTC
I was basically told too bad, so sad, that only so many in each department can get an exceeds expectations by my direct manager during the PMD when I expressed disappointment.
I'd like to reach out to my original manager in my new position and get feedback but tbh I'm really nervous there will be retaliation. I feel I have no where to turn and no one to turn too. I've started applying to other companies but I really love what I do where I am at but I feel like I'm being boxed in and set up for failure.
AnonymousJune 9,2022 at 3:04AM UTC
Time to find a new job.
AnonymousJune 9,2022 at 1:17AM UTC
In light of your sales results, it sounds like your company is obtuse or stingy. Unless you were below expectations in some substantial way? Even then, it sounds like you did beautifully in a very challenging situation.
Can you discuss this with your manager/s? (If not, that’s not a good sign.)
Crystal HowellJune 10,2022 at 10:45AM UTC
If you think you deserve better go get better.Get a recruiter and raise yourself.2 months doing 2nd role isn't long enough, talk candidly with your boss, if no then go! Get what you are worth