I’ve been working with this company since February, and I was hired as a shift leader. Newer company, but growing rapidly with new employees added almost every week.
My job description was pretty simple, and since I wasn’t an actual supervisor I got to do the same work as the team with a little added responsibility.
Monday I was offered a promotion to supervisor. If it wasn’t for the low pay, I would’ve immediately accepted. But the pay was shit, so I requested 50 cents to a dollar more – my boss said he’ll see what he can do with the owner and get back to me Tuesday.
Next day comes by and my other manager pulls me aside to have that conversation. THIS is where it gets a lil sticky.
This manager and I have had an extremely sexually charged relationship (very secret and just between us). A lot of touches, kisses, and dirty comments to each other. We haven’t had sex but we’ve talked about it a lot.
This manager sat me down in private, hand caressing my knee, and chatted me up a bit before getting into the nitty gritty (I’m already very relaxed with him and he knows this). He completely disarmed me before telling me the rate isn’t negotiable, but in a few months if I do well it can be and I should just sign for now.
My reply was literally “okay! I’ll do that for you” and I thought nothing of it in the moment. Just his hand going up my thigh and the heavy eye contact. I signed, got a few kisses, and we went about our day.
I had a fucking anxiety attack that night. Why did I accept a job that doesn’t pay me what I’m worth? ‘Cause I was thinking with my metaphorical dick instead of my brain. Now I’m stuck with these extra duties while being underpaid. Fuck me.
Tldr; accepted a promotion cause of my sexual relationship with my boss
Side note: I did NOT get the promotion because of favoritism. I’ve been in a manager position at several other jobs, and I have a great work ethic. My other boss thinks highly of me and we have a very professional relationship
Edit: I just didn’t wanna be a supervisor for such low pay