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18 Comments

1. AnonymousOctober 6,2022 at 4:08PM UTC

   Document everything you did and how you stepped up.

   When your review comes, cite these as your accomplishments.

2. Barb HansenOctober 6,2022 at 4:58PM UTC

   When a person and/or a company tells you who they are, listen.

   Your manager and your company could be telling you who they are. They expected you to step up and do the extra work without compensation or recognition.

   Or

   Your manager and your company will recognize your efforts soon.

   Or

   Your manager and your company is running fast and hasn't stopped long enough to recognize you. This is a crap reason, b/c it's a manager's job to support their employees, but you might be in this situation.

   So, what can you do?

   I agree with Anonymous below that you should record everything that you did (and are doing), and set a meeting with you manager to review.

   I wouldn't wait until your annual review (unless that coming up soon) to have your meeting. I would have that meeting now while you are doing this extra work.

   I think you should ask for what you want - do you want a raise? Do you want an extra week of vacation? Do you want a thank you? Do you want a title bump?

   All are valid things to ask for and knowing what you want before going into the meeting with your manager will help you navigate that meeting.

   If your manager can't or won't recognize your work, you can make a decision on whether or not you want to continue to work at that company. It doesn't cost a penny to say Thank you so let's hope that you at least get that.

   Note: Edited to remove a grammatical error.

3. AnonymousOctober 6,2022 at 7:37PM UTC

   I think it's old news now.

4. AnonymousOctober 7,2022 at 6:52PM UTC

   This is a similar scenario that happened to me at a job I had for 6 years. When 2 people left in a matter of months I wasn’t asked but it was just expected to take on their responsibilities. The company was too poor for raises… I’m like why are you continuing to function as a company? They constantly took advantage of their workers, and tacked on more responsibilities. It ain’t right!

   At least start looking for another position. I even job hopped a bit before landing a better role. Just don’t stay to long because it’s not woth it!

5. AnonymousOctober 8,2022 at 12:25AM UTC

   i have been in the same boat. Never thanked and no extra pay.

6. AnonymousOctober 9,2022 at 2:40PM UTC

   This is the perfect opportunity to look for a new position, maybe in your company or elsewhere.
   When interviewing, use this situation to your advantage and talk about how you balanced your workload with the added responsibility, plus I’m sure you had to train the new employee as well. You have an abundance of skills to bring to another company. I hope you’ve moved on.

7. GirlBossanova934974October 11,2022 at 12:29PM UTC

   The fact that this went on for 10 months tells you something. Usually, this goes on for 90 days or so and then the new employee starts etc.. If you are looking for recognition and/or pay, it is best to look elsewhere. As a business owner myself, I see when we are sometimes short handed. I try to make it up in terms of more hours and more pay or an extra perk.

8. AnonymousOctober 11,2022 at 12:50PM UTC

   Unfortunately, this is way too common. You are not remiss in feeling unappreciated and taken advantage of, because you are not valued. Time to start looking.

9. Grace BergeronOctober 11,2022 at 12:50PM UTC

   Perhaps acknowledgement will be present to you during your yearly review in a bonus or pay raise. Are you seeking public recognition for your efforts?

10. AnonymousOctober 11,2022 at 3:40PM UTC

    Yes.

    Would like to have institutional recognition. My peers get acknowledged for much less effort.

11. rgstaffing@bellsouth.netOctober 11,2022 at 12:51PM UTC

    yes you should have been acknowledged. Actually given a bonus since they filled the position...Not nice

12. CosmosMomOctober 11,2022 at 12:52PM UTC

    I’m sorry you have been overlooked so far. This is why I no longer go “above and beyond.”

13. AnonymousOctober 11,2022 at 1:27PM UTC

    Make sure you document all the extra work you did in your end of year review. And next time, don't pick up the extra work unless you find out beforehand what you're going to get in return.

14. Adrienne LeightonOctober 11,2022 at 1:30PM UTC

    If you have a formal performance review cycle, I would suggest you document this in it. At large organizations this would likely bump you to a higher rating and associated compensation. If you're organization doesn't do this, I would suggest you have a proactive meeting with your manager to discuss your performance and future goals and share this with her/him. Keeping a record of those contributions and quantifying the benefit to the company is a factual way to approach this.

15. Melissa NobileOctober 11,2022 at 1:34PM UTC

    List all the things you did so that you can add it to your review.

    Please remember that when it comes right down to it, the company cares not one iota about you as a person. The company is there to make a product or provide a service for the customer. You are a cog in the wheel. If you leave, they will not think about you, miss you, or wonder what happened. They will simply fill your spot and continue. You need to toot your own horn and make them appreciate you and your efforts.

    Management tries to remember, tries to be more human, but with the job that there is to do, management forgets.

    My husband tries very hard to make sure his direct report employees are appreciated. He tries to give awards when employees go above and beyond. He just sent one this weekend.

    The squeaky wheel… and all that. Make them notice!

16. Vanda LeeOctober 11,2022 at 4:29PM UTC

    I witnessed a situation like this on my team several years ago. My teammate in the next state took on all the responsibilities of her Account Exec while she was out on a long-term medical leave. Our Regional and his Zone manager did no recognition in our team meetings. When we went to our national sales meeting, I printed a positive poster I found on line about team support etc.. framed it and had everyone sign the picture matt. Brought it on the plane and secretly got the signatures, took it to both managers and asked them to sign it and presented it to her at our breakout session. Then I expensed the entire cost for my manager to sign off on. He did. And they both felt the sting... pitiful! This lady worked her butt off to take on a load of responsibility left by a long-time co-worker and work friend who eventually passed away from her illness. So it was a double whammy for my teammate and no one above her publically praised her! 8 months after her passing, the Account Executive was recognized at a larger meeting which was a good thing but still no mention of what my teammate did. Moral of the story - they just want the work done... this was a global highly recognized company. The company was great. These 2 managers, not so much. Part of the reason I'm no longer there. I definitely would document for your review hopefully to increase any bonus you may get but don't hold your breath. Some managers are all about the #s

17. AnonymousOctober 11,2022 at 10:58PM UTC

    I think this is something your company either does well or not.

    You should definitely put it in your self assessment so you can get a bonus or raise for it, but give up any hope of getting public recognition.

    The company I work for just sent out a team announcement that started with this (key personal info obscured, but otherwise copied directly) and this is an example of it being done right:

    "For about a year 'Ms Amazing' has been leading the Team focused on delivering 'stuff' and driving our 'stuff' as we have worked to find a lead for this space. It goes without saying that this year has been a bit irregular in terms of hiring, and 'Ms Amazing' has helped us fill this gap for much longer than we initially anticipated. I want to thank her for having taken on this extraordinary lift and for being agile during this process.
    With that, I am thrilled to announce that 'Mr New Guy' will be leading a newly branded Team focused on blah blah..."

    I think you're out of luck getting this kind of recognition, unfortunately. :(

18. AnonymousOctober 13,2022 at 8:35PM UTC

    Feels like my work life for the past three years.