not getting paid enough

[watermark]

becoming resentful, competitive, spiteful

[luciferjohn]

Originally Posted by watermark

becoming resentful, competitive, spiteful

feel lucky you got job here in the us

[hoppy]

Originally Posted by watermark

becoming resentful, competitive, spiteful

Then look for ways to make yourself worth more. That worked for me when I was still working.

[Odie]

Originally Posted by watermark

becoming resentful, competitive, spiteful

even years before the recession, we never got raises.

meanwhile everything goes up in price.

[along-for-the-ride]

Originally Posted by watermark

becoming resentful, competitive, spiteful

Believe me, there have been moments when I have had these feelings. I have worked at the same company for over 18 years. There is always going to be someone who makes more than I do. There is always going to be someone with more clout or ambition than I have. But I just let it go. Why? Because I have confidence in my abiltiy to do my job. Because when I walk down the hallways, fellow employees greet me and smile. Because I do like my job inspite of the problems that may arise. I am grateful to have a job.


You do have choices.
You can search and apply for other employment opportunities.
You can meet with your boss to discuss you pay options.
You can ask yourself, "What can I do to make this job better and help the company?" Then have a meeting with your boss to discuss your solutions.
Or....
You can just count your blessings and get on with it.

[mikeinie]

Originally Posted by watermark

becoming resentful, competitive, spiteful

tell us more??

[Peg]

If a person would start at my job today, they would make the same as I do being the longest employee there. I don't think it's fair, but it's a job and pays better than any other bartending job around here.

[mikeinie]

Originally Posted by Peg

If a person would start at my job today, they would make the same as I do being the longest employee there. I don't think it's fair, but it's a job and pays better than any other bartending job around here.

What about tips? Do they help? or do you get any?

[Peg]

The tips are mainly what keeps me there. I'd definately miss them!

[cars]

Originally Posted by watermark

becoming resentful, competitive, spiteful

As others have already said, you do have alternatives, if really that disatisfied! In today's economy, most are happy to just "still" have a job!

Not paid enough by whose standards? If other's are actually getting more, ask yourself why, are all things equal? Do they have the same responsibility as you, same work load, same education, same personal drive, same dedication? If yes so to all those factors, then it seems you officially do have a problem, and should consider discussing your issues with your boss. A conserned boss will welcome the input.
However, if this is not a "career" job for you that you're referring to, then just seek employment elsewhere.
Of course, first get another job, "then" quit.
Good luck!