Hi all,
So when I started my current job, I loved it. It had great benefits, and etc. I felt really motivated to work hard and had some of the highest metrics on the team. I even moved 1500 miles away for it.
Fast forward to now, I have been dealing with some really poor management. My current manager constantly critiques me which is fine, but she will also dig in with follow up emails to really salt the wound. I have not gotten any positive reinforcement at all, despite working during PTO and on holidays to take on a super important dedicated client of ours and sacrificing my PTO to cover my own work. I've also done tons of great work here including helping prevent a lawsuit by employees/ADA for a lack of accessibility on trainings.
I've had committees I've started stolen from me by managers trying to make certain employees look good before they promote, including a 6 million (a low estimate) cost saving process initiative, among other things. I've even been accused of not doing work on committees so I've had to document every single piece for them regarding the goals, impact, actions, measurement of the impact or work, as well as shortcomings and resolutions in an excel sheet. It's almost as bad as when I was working retail and would have to take pictures of my posted schedule to prove I was not late. I've missed a single internal meeting (with others in my role who could step in) due to a dedicated client call and was berated for it for a month.
Honestly, I feel worn out and unappreciated and I found out I'm paid some of the lowest on my team, but have some of the best metrics. I'd love to find a new job, but with the recession coming up, I'm not sure if I should start applying or wait. I also am not sure what to do regarding a cover letter and resume. I know I would be happier for it, but I just feel stuck if that makes sense to anyone.
What would you do in this situation? I'd love someone to just list it out to help me get a jump start out.