About 2 years ago I got hired (part time) as a remote “admin assistant” role with various random job duties. This is for an e-commerce apparel company. I was going to help w/ various tasks like helping the buyer w Shopify things, create listings, creating website banners, just small things.
At the time, I was a SAHM, with my own side biz on Etsy, and moved around a lot (military fam) so I figured it was a good way to get back to the “work force” after 7 years without too much pressure (I previously was an elementary teacher prior to having kids). It was also a good fit bc the hours are super flexible so it worked with my schedule homeschooling my kiddos which I still do today.
ANYWAYS what started out as me helping with admin tasks for $15/hr (I get a 1099), has turned into me taking over 3 of different brands entire email marketing. I manage the campaign calendar, create copy and graphics for three brands and then schedule the emails. I also do graphic design work for ads, post on their social media platforms, and have had to learn html to help them do things on their website. There’s just many small random things thrown on my plate too.
I feel like I’ve had to learn so much on my own to handle all of these tasks. Which is great for my resume but when I asked for a raise I wasn’t even asked what I wanted, just told I could get $17 an hour now. Which after self employment taxes feels like nothing in today’s economy.
It just feels like I’m doing a lot for this business that theyd have to normally hire SEVERAL ppl to fill these roles that the least they could have done was offer me more?!
Should I look for something else? Can I get paid more elsewhere? I am not confrontational and asking for the raise before took a lot for me to do in the first place!
The one and only great thing I appreciate is my extremely flexible work schedule. I do have a few meetings a week but other than that I make my own hours. I typically work ~20-25 hours a week. But lately it seems like my boss keeps piling on more. It makes me feel taken advantage of having me do so many jobs for so little. but maybe this is typical for this type of remote role?
Thoughts?