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Been there. I had to take my ego and feelings out of it and focus on doing my job. I took away all expectations for them to be better, and I got better! That gave me the clarity I needed to look for a new role that is (hopefully—I start Monday) a better fit. Otherwise, you run from something, not to something. I learned through this process to focus on my quality of work and to manage my emotions and expectations when it comes to work. Because no matter where I go, I’m there!
Thank you! BTW, this approach helped me land a director role! I’m excited!!
Sounds like a no brainer to me. Peace out! You’ll find great coworkers wherever you go. Culture is the key. Find a place with a less toxic culture and you’ll be a lot happier. It doesn’t sound like the pay is a pro if you never get raises or bonuses either.
Always keep looking /interviewing until you find something better.
We have very similar culture in our group. It is hard to succeed, if you are not part of an "in-group". The "in-group" are all getting extremely positive performance reviews (sometimes, clearly exaggerated) and promotions. The outsiders are picked on for petty reasons and their contribution is often diminished. I don't see the way forward with this type of culture, just changing a group or a company. It reminds me of high school cliques, people behave in very immature way but there is some group psychology involved in it.
It’s definitely a high school like scene for sure that’s the best way to word it! It’s actually emotionally exhausting at times too but other times I can deal with it.
Wow, it sounds like where I work. I understand you feelings completely. Put feelers out for another opportunity. Doing this will give you a sense of control over your life. If you find another opportunity, you can then leverage for a stronger position with your current company, or chose to move on. Good luck!
I think a lot of it too, is the store manager that runs that particular company
Our company was bought out by another group about half a year ago. At the new year it was like everybody drink the Kool-Aid overnight all of a sudden it wasn’t as great and inviting and easy-going group of like-minded individuals. Now it’s overdue would like a dictatorship you’ll do it my way how I say when I say or you’ll be punished quite frankly, I’m already shopping for other jobs because I’ll be damned if someone takes advantage of my 20 years of experience in this industry.
I am in the same boat. Only the guys get bonuses and the pay though…try that one on for size!
This seems to be the case here too well they get the praise and pay for sure. I’ve been interviewing but the pay I’m getting offered other places is lower than where I’m at but I’m thinking it might be better to take a pay cut to get a better culture at this point if I can afford it after really sitting down and figuring the numbers. It’s really bad out here!
Coach
You are lucky to have people you enjoy working with that is close to home with decent pay. That makes a lot of things more bearable. I have also worked in the situation you’re talking about where I was actually a Director in a company of 17 people with half Sales and half accounting. I was neither more technical role so isolated work wise. The sales people got apparently great compensation and bonuses, but nobody else did.
My approach would be like others have suggested look passively, and LinkedIn, or with Recruiter’s so overtime. If something pops up that would fit, you’ll know about it. Other idea is look at companies locally that may need somebody to run their internal lab. That may be one of the clients sending in work to you now. And I’ve dealt with many third-party labs in my career. I’ve been in food manufacturing, and every company has an internal quality manager/lab manager. You may be able to segue with your technical background into another industry where what you know would be a strength.
Thanks for your help and feedback! I always feel like I’m looking for too much too and then I end up settling. But then you see people who do find all of those things so we can dream right! I have tried and thought about career pivots but my resume is all lab experience so it’s hard to shift and also I’m not sure what I’d shift to even though I’m absolutely open to that. I do get interviews but I get passed a lot too because of either over-qualification or the salary is too low for me to take on a personal basis. If I could afford a lower salary I would of taken some of these offers long before now.
I feel that all the way. I wished daily that I was apart of a team. I hope the best for you and others in this boat it really sucks.
I 100% agree. I see all these “ Good Job “ post we have for team members and never one for me. And I know i deserve one
The pros list are what is making it bearable for me for sure but I know deep down it’s only sustainable for a short time because those things are not long term in terms of keeping me happy. The culture is not sustainable.
I’m in the quality control industry so I could look into internal labs elsewhere it’s just the pay has been a struggle when I go to interview at other companies. Also the benefits at some places are great and others not so much. The benefits at my current company aren’t great so it’s not a loss if I left those behind lol. I’m focusing on finding something sustainable and not jumping ship to just jump but it truly is hard in this economy!
Coach
If you’ve only been there a year similar to myself, and not satisfied, keep passively looking which gives a feeling of some control. You might look at doing a career pivot into a different industry because your technical background is valuable. In a different post somebody said job searching is tough right now and should get better in June due to economy. It seems like we’re always looking for the purple unicorn, which is what Recruiter is called the perfect candidate, but I’m calling it the perfect job-pay, benefits, mgmt, company culture, commute etc. it seems like we get half of what we want. Meanwhile, try to keep perspective with things outside of work like hobbies or volunteering. Sometimes I think I’m looking for too much in my job but when the writings on the wall I keep my eyes open.
I worked for Labcorp many years ago in corporate and always heard that is the culture in the labs. Sorry you are facing that. Definitely a no brained to go elsewhere.
It’s definitely a struggle. The biggest problem I’m facing right now is the pay decrease in getting offered during other interviews. It’s disheartening for sure.