Hi everyone, love this community! I'd like your help on how I can use this situation to my advantage, while setting boundaries.
My department is overworked and I frequently work unpaid overtime (salary). I moved over to a new industry because I was burnt out buuut joke's on me cause I'm feeling stressed out here too working wild hours.
Recently 2 of my colleagues put in notice around the same time (reasons: burnt out, wfh policy, salary differences), which means I'm the last one standing in my department (one of my colleagues was on leave but coming back in a couple of weeks). Found out even my manager is job hunting lowkey.
I'm extremely concerned I'm going to be expected to work at triple capacity and take on more (with what extra time??!!). We are transitioning new platforms so there is a lot of learning and planning involved that id have to start leading. I've also taken on a project completely outside of my role…well, I was basically dragged into it.
Apparently HR is concerned about me leaving and was probing one of my colleagues who put in notice. HR set up a meeting with me and I want to use that time to set boundaries. My colleague told me they are offering her more money to stay but is going to decline
Do you think I should be transparent and let HR know I'm considering leaving and do you think a 30% salary increase is a reasonable ask (worked 1 year at this job)? And is it fair for me to ask for a salary increase if I want to set boundaries on how much they can add on to my plate? I personally don't want to take on any additional work and just want to leave but need income… this department is so messy and I don't see a future here. How should I frame the salary increase?
Have you been in a situation like this? What did you do and what was the outcome? Should I bail????