About 6 weeks ago, a person on my team in a position higher than mine was fired for poor performance. I, being the top performer on my team (of course because the reward for hard work is more work) was asked to temporarily cover the role until it was filled. I was told the role would be posted “soon”, left open for 2 weeks and then interviews and a decision.
Nothing has been done and the position hasn’t even been posted. I know this because I had planned to apply as an internal candidate. Now I’m stuck doing this role a level above mine for no extra compensation, no time off, nothing not even recognition and there’s no word on when it’ll even be posted.
What are my options? I’ve asked many times when it’ll be posted. Last week my boss told me “today” then a week went by and nothing. I spoke to a friend who suggested I ask for acting pay for the 6 weeks I’ve been covering, but that seems pretty bold. Maybe time off in lieu? Suggestions appreciated.