Has anyone been asked to do the work of a management position and not be paid extra for it?

9 Comments

1. AnonymousApril 18,2024 at 2:11AM UTC

   Happens all the time these days. From what i can tell, the trend today is to hire the most skilled and experienced candidate, at the lowest title you can, pay them at the lowest level of that lower title and write the job description to vaguely include all those highly coveted skills and expertise.

   Because the market has devolved, companies have the upper hand with folks that need to work.

2. AnonymousApril 18,2024 at 2:30AM UTC

   Yep. And although I did their work, and they recognized I did their work, I was not "management material ".

   Happens to many everywhere

3. AnonymousApril 18,2024 at 4:10AM UTC

   Yes. Currently doing it.

4. Eileen MApril 18,2024 at 9:27AM UTC

   I've seen people take on management responsibilities in the interim with no adjustment to pay but typically when raises or bonus decisions came around there was a little extra given to them as a thank you. I would want to understand the length, and once it goes past that period then what? If the company is saving money by not replacing or delaying the replacement, you should receive some level of pay for the extra work. Also, I'd want to understand what of my work can be delegated in order to take on the extra work. And lastly, will I be receiving any specific business coaching or management-focused training to help expand my skills. Companies need to move away from just taking and provide something in return -- how great would it be to take on the extra work, delegate some of you duties and get 1:1 coaching in management to expand your own skills! I'd do that in a heartbeat with no extra pay for a set period of time. After that, show me the money.

5. AnonymousApril 18,2024 at 12:14PM UTC

   Yes, of course. The regular phrasing and other tasks as needed on the job description may help you to understand. It's an opportunity to learn how to be prepared for growth, why not look at it through that lens. Be grateful, if you won't do it they will find someone who will. Now, IMO, you can add those accomplishments in a performance review / wage review discussion, as I feel it doesn't need to go to waste or unnoticed.

6. AnonymousApril 19,2024 at 3:02PM UTC

   Absolutely - in this job market, unfortunately managers are taking advantage of people.

   One just hope karma balances it all soon. Very soon.

7. MislynApril 19,2024 at 5:03PM UTC

   Yes I did it for two years. I was so overworked and underpaid. It seemed like every week they added to my job description without compensation. I did the work of at least three people while my boss did nothing all day but watch me work. If he wasn’t up my butt he was on the phone with a personal call or on Facebook. He took advantage of all of his employees .

8. AnonymousApril 19,2024 at 7:14PM UTC

   All the time

9. AnonymousApril 21,2024 at 1:45PM UTC

   I did this for several years, and until they found out I was interviewing they refused to promote me.