My boss openly favors those of my peers who have more technical skills and experience than I.

Anonymous

September 29,2022 at 12:00AM UTC

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My boss openly favors those of my peers who have more experience and technical skills than I. I'm trudging along and doing the work, and making every effort along the way to beef up my tech skills, but my day-to- day responsibilities, and my after-work domestic responsibilities, make it a slow-go to be able to participate in all of the free learning opportunities that are available to me. I honestly think he doesn't like me -- he also used to be my peer until he was promoted over me 1.5 years ago -- we have a history of having had a few run-ins back then. (It doesn't help that I have children older than he is. ) I make good money in my position, and am not wanting to begin looking for a comparable job at this point of being vested 4.5 with my employer.

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AnonymousSeptember 29,2022 at 3:00AM UTC
If you are committed to staying and you do not have time to improve your skills the I suggest you make peace with the situation and find ways to improve your personal life to include interests and endeavors that life you up and light you up
AnonymousSeptember 29,2022 at 12:32PM UTC
I appreciate these words of wisdom and encouragement, friend.
AnonymousSeptember 29,2022 at 4:43AM UTC
Can you switch to another office in the compan?
AnonymousSeptember 29,2022 at 12:31PM UTC
Yes, that option is available, but my salary is not guaranteed to remain the same depending on where I land. That is, it's possible that I could earn less working from a different seat.
AnonymousSeptember 29,2022 at 2:22PM UTC
Since salary and vesting is your main consideration, I would keep things light and friendly abd navigate each issue as they occur.
Crystal HowellSeptember 30,2022 at 1:38PM UTC
New year is coming, get a new job and start with a company that offers training.