So, I have 8 years experience and I have more than proven myself with deadlines at this new company. I got them through a really tough time because they had NO ONE to do the work.
I mentioned several times that I was interested in being their art director. The general manager, knew this, and even asked me to help hire in new designers. I did interviews and training for the new people, and the owners really like me and were impressed with my design skills. I thought, finally, I can get ahead in my career and finally get the position I have worked years toward.
They hired in a new guy that will now be my boss. He has “18 years” experience, but after reviewing his skills and portfolio and resume I saw glaring red flags. Like he had jumped around several positions over the years as “art director”. These companies employed over 2000 people. I find it odd that he would be “art director” at these businesses. He would be really high up in the company if that was the case, so why is he working for a smaller printing company?
He has NO experience with print design and has already asked some really stupid questions that he should know. At the very least, he should be able to google this information.
So needless to say, but I’m pissed off. But what can I do? I’m just working my job and I’m refusing to do the amount of work I did before. I feel like I have been taken advantage of.