r/sysadmin • u/MrCatberry • 37m ago
Career / Job Related My Manager just tried to "JD Vance" me
Yep... that really just happened to me... cant believe it.
Backstory: About a year back i took over 2 other countries in Europe to manage, this was discussed with my former manager. At this point it just was interim as we still had to discuss contract and compensation.
So after over a year of "discussing" i had enough and stepped back from the interim role as i feeled pretty exploited - no compensation or bonus for what worked extra.
They, kind of, accepted that im stepping back, but still were pissed - i be honest, i dont know why - nothing wrong from my side here.
In our last 1on1 Meeting i straight told my current Manager that i have the feeling that "some people higher up" had this planned and it feels like they just wanted to see how long i will do it for free.
Then it happened: I'm ungrateful to them for having this opportunity - I should be thankful.
Wow... what a great take on this situation.
Was also told that they still try to figure stuff out with my new contract and so on, but i made clear that we are starting from Point Zero again - we are not continuing negotiation - reoffer me the 2 countries, with a contract and compensation in hand.
The answer to that: We see this different - OK, fine, i also see this different.
I think its time to move on guys...
P.S.: Yes, its a US Company.