Scarlet_Nape
PITA
Hoss,
You've received some very good advice above, especially Maxtor's. I've found the best decisions I've made were AFTER my emotions had subsided. People take you a lot more seriously when you are calm, cool and well thought out; not when you are emotional.
That being said, it definitely sounds like your boss/the company has taken advantage of your hard work and you unwillingness to "tip the apple cart". Like you, I've always expected my supervisors to back up what the say they will do. I would approach your manager, like you suggested, and explain to him your concerns. Tell him what you thought had happened and that you were never corrected when putting your new title on business cards, auto-sigs, etc. Ask your boss why you weren't told that this was inaccurate 3 years ago. Don't worry about the political implications....those are your managers to worry about, not yours.
After you have talked to you manager, start looking for a new job. I'm not suggesting that you leave at this point, but you need to know what your options are. Find out what the market is like. You may find that the company is taking advantage of poor market for your job qualifications and you are stuck having "to take it" until the market improves. I've worked for companies like that, and when the market improved they had mass exoduses and they wondered why.
In the end, you have to be prepared to leave if you have truly been wronged (which it sounds like you have). I, for one, am not an escalation guy. If my supervisor is unable/unwilling to fix these kind of issues then he can explain to his bosses why a hard working, producing, motivated employee just suddenly left. If his bosses have any salt, they will talk to you before you leave and "get the rest of the story". Poor management is the companies problem, not yours. At least, until you get in a position to change it.
As another piece of advice, I can tell you that leaving a good paying job for a lower paying job has made me a much happier person. Getting a good paycheck doesn't always make a job worthwhile. As I've gotten older, I've found that flexibility and a management that understands I have a life outside of the job is priceless.
I'm also and optimist. I know that things will work out for you and your family in the long run, regardless of what happens. Just have some faith and know that hard work does pay off.
John
P.S. I expect you to take your mind off of work for about 30 minutes and enter the essay contest. A little new bling for truck will make you smile for a little while.
You've received some very good advice above, especially Maxtor's. I've found the best decisions I've made were AFTER my emotions had subsided. People take you a lot more seriously when you are calm, cool and well thought out; not when you are emotional.
That being said, it definitely sounds like your boss/the company has taken advantage of your hard work and you unwillingness to "tip the apple cart". Like you, I've always expected my supervisors to back up what the say they will do. I would approach your manager, like you suggested, and explain to him your concerns. Tell him what you thought had happened and that you were never corrected when putting your new title on business cards, auto-sigs, etc. Ask your boss why you weren't told that this was inaccurate 3 years ago. Don't worry about the political implications....those are your managers to worry about, not yours.
After you have talked to you manager, start looking for a new job. I'm not suggesting that you leave at this point, but you need to know what your options are. Find out what the market is like. You may find that the company is taking advantage of poor market for your job qualifications and you are stuck having "to take it" until the market improves. I've worked for companies like that, and when the market improved they had mass exoduses and they wondered why.
In the end, you have to be prepared to leave if you have truly been wronged (which it sounds like you have). I, for one, am not an escalation guy. If my supervisor is unable/unwilling to fix these kind of issues then he can explain to his bosses why a hard working, producing, motivated employee just suddenly left. If his bosses have any salt, they will talk to you before you leave and "get the rest of the story". Poor management is the companies problem, not yours. At least, until you get in a position to change it.
As another piece of advice, I can tell you that leaving a good paying job for a lower paying job has made me a much happier person. Getting a good paycheck doesn't always make a job worthwhile. As I've gotten older, I've found that flexibility and a management that understands I have a life outside of the job is priceless.
I'm also and optimist. I know that things will work out for you and your family in the long run, regardless of what happens. Just have some faith and know that hard work does pay off.
John
P.S. I expect you to take your mind off of work for about 30 minutes and enter the essay contest. A little new bling for truck will make you smile for a little while.
