I'm in a dilemma about how I should handle what I feel is a bullshit situation.
Basically the place i work for is not 10/10. The owner is disconnected, rich, and ignorant while everyone else is pretty great, but he makes things very difficult.
My boss (head of the department) just put in his resignation and they started looking for a replacement. I have been with the company for about 1.5 years and want the position. There is no one else in our small three person team who “qualifies” (the other person is a graphic designer who does not want it and also doesn't know marketing). This is the next position as far as progression in this company for me goes, yet they are actively posting and searching for other candidates. I put my “name in the hat” but they will not give me a straight answer what so ever. If i do not get promoted, there is no more mobility for me and i do not get paid enough to stay in my position.
I am currently acting as the interim director for no extra pay. I asked my boss (he has a few days left w us) and he said that they will probably have me act as interim until they can trust me then give me the position. however that means i'm doing extra work for no money and no guarantees that i will even get the promotion.
So I am not sure what to do. I don't necessarily love the company but i need an income and i have a hard time moving to a new market because all of my experience is in food marketing. I've been turned down many times because of my “niche” experience.
If you were me, what would you do?
And does anyone have leads on an advertising/ marketing position (ideally wfh because i cannot relocate)?