I feel like I’m living in a “quiet promotion.” I’m constantly given extra work, more responsibility, and higher expectations because I’m “so reliable” but no actual title change or raise to match. It’s like being punished for being good at my job. I keep hearing, “You’re indispensable,” but if that’s true, why am I stuck at the same level and comp as before? How do you handle feeling stuck like this?
https://www.fastcompany.com/91349030/are-you-too-reliable-to-be-romotable-work-relaibel-promotion
They’re using you. Firms love milking high performers who won’t say no—document everything and be ready to walk if they won’t pay up.
A1 that’s quite literally the business model. Bill as much as you can for a fixed cost asset.
Sounds like the time to create/double down on your boundaries and advocate for yourself. Your career is a 2 way street, if you are not getting what you need there then you are no longer in alignment. Find that alignment elsewhere where you will be valued and paid your worth.
Lc1 🎯. As a point of fact, everybody will leave every job they ever take. They’re simply is no other option ultimately therefore every job is a springboard to something else
What is this job helping you springboard towards if it isn’t meeting that goal leave
The reward for good work is more work unfortunately.
I don’t wanna burst the bubble before folks have had coffee but There is no such thing as a quiet. If you’re an associate in big law is highly unlikely you are indispensable.
If you’ve left today, the business would in fact be just fine
She really wanna see step ups or material changes and cop chances are you’re gonna have to move to a new company
Have you asked for a raise/promo? Don’t assume they’ll just reward you
How long have you been practicing?
Maybe I’m not understanding. The pay thing I get. Should maybe negotiate for that or “take your talents to South Beach.” That said, every firm is different but in many biglaw firms you’re an Associate for 5-6 years before you’re even *considered* for a title bump to Senior Counsel, with increasing responsibilities as you progress from a junior to mid-level, to senior (and often those are descriptors, not formal titles). And don’t get me started on the “bump” to non-equity partner.
At the end of the day, we are all replaceable billing units. That’s the business we are in and we make more than most professions on average. That said, it is very hard to find reliable talent, so if you are truly indispensable, you should get a bonus and be on track for partner. Otherwise, leave ASAP because there are plenty of firms that will pay you reasonably well to produce reliable work while generating a lot of income.
I left my firm and went in house. They did the same bs.