15YOE, in-house for 12Y. What’s next?
Hired a 1y ago as AGC (sole member) at PE Co. Was told if things went well, they would make me GC. Numerous conversations with C-Suite throughout the year that everything was on track. Performance review was great (4.5/5). Said I’m doing way more than expected. Told me no GC this year, 10% raise, NO BONUS bc missed financials. Said we want to see you do more before we give you title. Trial period is over and they seemingly want a GC at AGC price. Advice?

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You’re right. Leave

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Move on, but only once you have something better lined up. Might as well continue to draw a paycheck from these people.

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This is textbook private equity behavior. They are all the same.

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Title is not dependent on raise. You do not get the title, then they could hire in someone with that title over you.

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Thank you everyone. Onward march

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Your next job will be even better. Go rock it.

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They might make you GC when you say you’re leaving but also be prepared to leave.

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Whats comp?

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Not the exact scenario (am at a pubco), but similar enough. I'm intending to leave once I find something else.

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