Started at a company 8 months ago after graduating college. I had three different job offers but this company seemed to align with what I wanted to do career wise. There seemed to be a decent team and room for growth so I accepted an offer that was less than what I was willing to accept but had the opportunity for commissions and growth potential.
After 8 months of hard work in a team where my peers are less educated and experienced than myself, I had my review and asked to be compensated appropriately for my efforts. After staying late and working on weekend numerous times throughout the last 8 months, I was met with “propose a list additional responsibilities that you would like to undertake and we will asses the raise.”
At the end of the day, I clocked out exactly at closing time and am looking for new employment. I will not be investing anymore time and effort into this company.
Nor will I ever work a company without specific KPI metrics or a plan for career growth from the jump.
I learned my lesson.