Speaking of money...

I need a lot more.

What it all comes down to, basically, is that only you can put a value on yourself. If you allow others to asign your worth, or rely on others to tell you what you are worth, you will surely be screwed in the ass.
Knowing a few things I am not supposed to know, but always suspected through common sense, has left me very bitter, resentful and unmotivated.
While I realize that it is every man for him or her self, still, there ought to be a somewhat level playing field to begin with. Then let everyone compete for the same trophy. And let the rules be the same for all players.
They aren't. Obviously.
What I know is that all others in my position make a substantial amount more (10 to 15 G) Since I am constantly struggling finacially and under constant financial stress, I find myself becoming more and more bitter knowing what others make. This is affecting my decisions and my attitude toward others.
I do not blame them. They are not the ones screwing me. I have done everything humanly possible to move forward. And still the proverbial carrot dangles, and still I chase it, pathetically trying to get just one small bite. I am a fool.

I have to get out now, while I am still marketable (barely). I think the only solution is to leave. Hell, right now, I would even take a job that paid the same, just as long as there was no carrot strapped to my head. Just as long as when people told me "if you do this, and this, and this......you will make more, you will move forward, there is a future here for you" and it actually fucking happened.

I'm so tired of being strung along like a stupid mule. Strung along with titles (and they even fucked me on that--and it didn't even come with money!!!!) Strung along with words of praise and ego boosting bullshit. But no money, no REAL forward movement. Only talk. Only empty promises, which the person who makes them, sometimes doesn't even recall. Even when you have it in writting!!!

I need out.

I am done.

I tried, I played by the rules, I took all manner of shit and shinola, I lowered myself, I went against all my instincts.

I'm done

I'm out first chance I get. Could take a month could take 6, but I am not buying any more crap. I just dont have the time left.


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Submitted by Intolerance on Fri, 09/14/2007 - 20:37.

I used to do some bookkeeping for the company I work for until I moved into Graphic Design/ IT stuff. Therefore I know what everyone makes, I know that they hired someone at double what I make right off, when I have been there 3.5 years. I do part of her job for her BTW. I know there are people doing easy work (like packing boxes) at almost the same pay I receive for taking care of graphics, photography, 2 websites, advertising ect.. It makes no fucking sense at all.

They told me more money was coming- over a year ago. I got a good review- still nothing. I have finally come to the conclusion that no matter what I do, I'm fucked. I refuse to kiss ass, so it doesn't matter that I don't miss work, never miss deadlines, and produce quality shit for them. Then I have to deal with people who take like 3 lunches a day, miss work, do drugs, and still act so inconvenienced if anyone tears them away from youtube for 5 seconds. They make more than me, WTF.

Get out if you can. The big title and little piece of office real estate aren't worth it without the shit that matters. THE MONEY! Good luck to you.

Submitted by Bent II on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 03:33.

I have two prospects now......one I am interviewing for soon (looks very positive) and one waiting to get an interview if I am lucky.
If I do not get them, I don't care. I'll keep looking until I get out. I see them as great practice to sharpen up for the next one.
You are right about money being the prime motivator. It is. It didn't used to be for me, maybe thats why I never made any that mattered.
Good luck to you also!