Author: Olivia

Not getting out soon enough if you happen to like a role/firm, but just not the manager is a big mistake! I gave 5 years of my time, always worked during a PTO if required to and put up with micromanagement from my supervisor chalking it up as his “leadership” style, and went along with it. I stopped asking for a raise when my manager insisted I'm being paid fairly and can't do any better. Things took a turn when I started voicing out my opinions more that were in disagreement with my manager, he started undermining my credibility and spreading false rumors. I wasted 5 years of my life here, hoping to be recognized and given a promotion/raise and now dealing with such bs from someone I tried my best to work for. Whoever is reading this and relates, take this as your sign: make efforts to leave this…

My boss just ended our staff meeting with these words today. I realize I am in a different position than many others, in that I work a professional position that requires an advanced degree and licensing. I make an okay salary, but not enough for what I do. I’ve been working with my boss almost since she opened her business, from when we were sharing a desk and using laptops to now, when there are three locations and numerous staff. I know how to do nearly everything the business requires, from accounting to all the software we use to training staff, banking, clients, etc. I pick up the slack when others are away because I’m the only one who knows how do do everything. I have taken one week vacation in the four years I’ve worked there (and I was called or texted every single day while I was gone…