i'm trying to figure out what incentive i have to put in an extra amount of effort around here (at work). what is it for? to get in good with the higher-ups? what good is that if they aren't going to promote me? no matter if i do a good job, or i put myself completely into my job and do an AWESOME job, the result will be the same. the same shitty annual raise. the respect to my face with no acknowledgment behind my back. what's it all for?

i was recently asked if i wanted to go on a trip up to warren, pennsylvania to be part of our celebration as being rated the #1 bank in the mid-atlantic region by j.d. powers and associates. at first, i was excited that i was even offered. then i was told that i was only being asked because ALL of the tellers were asked, and none of them wanted to go. wow, what an honor, being the 5th or 6th person asked to go.

at first i just said yes, because i figured i should appease my boss. i later retracted. i "have a birthday dinner with my father."

the truth is, i wish i got more respect around here. i have to run from desk to desk helping others, constantly, and the gratitude i get is minimal. and you would think that they would learn something from all the god damn teaching i do. but alas, fuck no. next day i'll be back at their desk again, helping them.

one of the other CSRs, i understand, as she is newer to the game. but a CSR that has been doing this for thirty years or so should have some slight clue as to what they are doing. give me a break. you had thirty years to learn how to open a business account.

i'm tired of working here. i hope things shape up, as my options are slim. if it were up to me i'd just quit, but with moving out into a new place, i have to keep a steady job, otherwise i'll be out on the street.

i guess i'll continue working my ass off for little reward.

Been there done that..I always end up snapping and quitting but it doesn't really get much better. I got married and had a kid so I guess that was my ticket out of the workplace hell lol. Maybe sporadic wants a stay at home daddy in her future? LOL.
» lyndeep on 2010-05-19 04:16:11

OR, you could lower your helpfulness. I think people only depend on others because they're allowed.

RE: Cheese is great, but my homemade hummus is far superior. And that's vegan. :D
» Unicornasaurus on 2010-05-19 05:17:22

Perhaps
you could secretly look into a new-and-betterish job as you trudge through this one?

Calvin: What grade did you get, Susie?
Susie: I got an A.
Calvin: Really? Boy, I'd hate to be you. I got a C.
Susie: Why on earth would you rather get a C than an A?!
Calvin: I find my life is a lot easier the lower I keep everyone's expectations.
» invisible on 2010-05-20 02:06:44

I agree that its probably best to stay with what you have while becoming LESS helpful and looking for other employment.

» SporadicFunk on 2010-05-20 09:23:57

Hahaha @ lyndeeps comment.....

On a more serious note....if you're not happy at your job, your only option is, like everybody else has said, find another one. I mean if it's seriously bringing down your spirits there's NO reason to be staying there if you can find something else to fall back on.
» The-Muffin-Man on 2010-05-21 03:20:13

I feel like everyone has to go through this at least once in their life.. I'm kinda scared for my future. :X
» Illicit on 2010-05-21 05:32:27

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