I am presently PT at my employer.

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January 26,2023 at 2:16PM UTC

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I am presently PT at my employer. When I was hired they told me there would not be opportunity for that position to be FT. I received a FT job offer at another employer in September. I told my boss I would be resigning and asked whether there would be opportunity to increase my hours or change to FT. She said she didn’t want to lose me and that she would contact HR. She got back to me a week later and said that they would be able to make the position FT. I ended up declining the other job offer (as the benefits were not great and costly compared to where I am now). Anyway It’s now going on February and I’m still not FT. My boss says they had to make changes to the job grade/class and has got approval from the higher ups and budget. But it shouldn’t take 4 months! Basically feels like I am getting strung along and wondering if I should move on or stick it out.

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AnonymousJanuary 26,2023 at 2:21PM UTC
Of course you think you've been strung along. You didn't gain clarity on timing of approvals and budget. There is no urgency here on the part if the company. You are still there doing the job and doing it well .
Be very careful on this assurance as well. In 4 months there is still no guarantee. It will be great if everything works out but anything can happen.
Looking for a changeJanuary 26,2023 at 2:33PM UTC
I think it’s a good idea to look for another job.
Carol23January 26,2023 at 2:37PM UTC
Of course they told you what you wanted to hear and they may or may not have any intention on keeping their word. Imho, I would continue to look elsewhere for something else until you find what you want. Whatever you do, do NOT quit until you find something else or they give you what will mke you happy.
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterJanuary 26,2023 at 2:43PM UTC
What is the downside of looking elsewhere? At minimum, you can use a new job offer to leverage at your current employer.
AnonymousJanuary 26,2023 at 2:55PM UTC
Good for you to research the cost of benefits and make a sound decision based upon what was being offered and the promise you had from your own company. It angers me to see that you were treated this way.
It sounds like a bait-and-switch to me. They told you they would work on it and, as others have said, are stringing you along. Keep looking. If you get another offer, do NOT accept a promise of FT to stay. Only take it if you have an immediate move to FT (preferably documented in writing).
AnonymousJanuary 26,2023 at 3:01PM UTC
Agree with the comments below! I sincerely hope a better job opportunity comes up for you. You deserve that. Good luck to you.
AnonymousJanuary 27,2023 at 12:28AM UTC
It could well take four months or more for your boss to receive the internal approvals to make your current job full-time.
If your boss has in fact received approval and budget, however, she should be able to tell you when the job will materialize. Continue to check in with her.
At the same time, continue to look for other positions, and feel no guilt about accepting a better offer if the full-time position at your current company has not come through. You’ve given your current company sufficient notice about what is needed to retain you.
AnonymousJanuary 27,2023 at 1:31PM UTC
It’s a New Year already - whatever changes could have easily happened by now. Start looking - if you aren’t FT by the time you get another offer say goodbye.
AnonymousJanuary 27,2023 at 2:09PM UTC
Ugh. I’m sorry. This is awful and I’ve seen it happen to friends of mine. I agree that it was a total bait-and-switch and that if it was a priority for your boss or organization, they’d make it happen. There are usually some funds they can move around to fill funding gaps when needed. I would start looking again. If you actually like your job and would consider staying still, once you have another offer tell your boss and give them 3 days to give you a signed offer specifying the new full time position. If they can’t move heaven and earth after four months it was never going to happen. Then leave a bad Glassdoor review.
AnonymousJanuary 27,2023 at 4:26PM UTC
Move on, it sounds like they bait and switched you. I'm so sorry.
AnonymousJanuary 27,2023 at 4:33PM UTC
Did you get that "yes! We can do that" in writing. Always get offers in writing? ...folks love to say "I said that?" "I don't remember that conversation ". Get in writing, preferably an email so it has the thumbprint (time and date stamp). THEN! Email it to yourself for backup. You guys need to stop letting these folks play with y'all!
It's always the manipulative employers that employees ALLOW them to flex the superiority complex. Just, EW! Advocate for yourself!
Jennifer L Smith-ClarkJanuary 27,2023 at 4:55PM UTC
You are being strung along. This is an old trick. You have two reasonable choices. Start looking for a new job immediately and then bounce when you get it OR take the opportunity to improve your education and credentials while you are PT and then start looking when you succeed in improving your skills. Either way they lied to you to keep you temporarily so they can either wear you down so you aren't asking for anything better or until they replace you. If you choose the the improving you credentials and education route I would advise #1. Take advantage of any work benefit that paid for further schooling UNLESS it had a stipulation that you had to work for them a certain amount of time.
Jennifer L Smith-ClarkJanuary 27,2023 at 5:06PM UTC
I wouldn't because she needs time to look for a new position. They had their chance and are stringing her along now she needs to take care of herself. She "established boundaries" when she attempted to give her notice because she wanted FT and they said they could accommodate her. They have not lived up their end and likely aren't going to. Talking to the boss is just a fast way to get terminated before you find a new job.
BeaBoss750792January 27,2023 at 5:07PM UTC
How large is your company? I have seen things move this slowly at bureaucratic companies where there are certain windows for salary adjustments, etc. I’ve seen promotions take up to 6 months to go through at one particular former employer. And if they’re making changes to the job grade/class, I’m not surprised that it’s taking a while.
If your company is smaller/more nimble, then yes, it does sound like you’re being strung along.
In any case, it doesn’t hurt to start looking again.
AnonymousJanuary 27,2023 at 5:36PM UTC
It seems you might have moved faster than they were ready to. Wait it out or keep looking.
AnonymousJanuary 28,2023 at 6:35AM UTC
If you work for a large organization, it might be a slow process, and your boss may not have the clout to move it along (or stop it from being squelched). Keep looking for a good FT job in the meantime.