Not sure if this fits but this has been keeping me up all night with frustration!!
I’m a sales associate in a profitable, fast paced department. Myself and other colleagues are also trained to be sales leads. We have a district manager, an assistant manager and currently have an opening for a general manager and another assistant manager position. As of now, the assistant manager and district manager are filling the duties of the general manager. Because of this, we often have a shift lead on duty who is acting supervisor.
The district manager has wanted me to fill this role as assistant manager, however I need certain certifications before I can take this role, which I am in the process of obtaining. I work extremely hard, have a good rapport with my work colleagues and guests. I am the go-to person for information, problem solving and conflict resolution. It should also be noted that this assistant manager position comes with a $10,000 raise. The district manager is holding this position for me and always sings my praises. However, I feel that the current assistant manager is envious and feeling threatened by my growth this far and potential growth in the department. when the opportunity was initially presented to me, I was scheduled as shift lead often (receiving a differential); however, after the previous manager left to another store and the assistant manager took over scheduling, I lost several lead shifts and was placed on the floor more often. I held my tongue because I’m not the only associate trained for lead shifts. Other things he has done:
- If I’m scheduled as lead associate, and someone gets scheduled overtime, they’re placed as lead and I get bumped.
- Giving preferential treatment to other associates for over time rather then posting shifts for others to pick up
- Nitpicking minuscule actions with the excuse that “I’m supposed to be a leader”
Although the district manager states that he wants me in this position and consistently praises me, I’m starting to feel slighted. In this upcoming schedule, I am scheduled as lead less than any of my other coworkers. I’m losing out on extra money by not getting paid the differential and I’m getting frustrated because I’m feeling like if this management position is being held for me, then why am I not being provided the opportunity to be in these supervisory positions as shift lead.
So that brings me to my original title question: what is the best way to handle this situation? Should I just demote myself to sales associate, get my certifications and take my talents elsewhere? Talk to my district manager and demand respect? Or grit my teeth, work to get this promotion as a fuck you to the current AGM?