Just got promoted to manager level, but the pay bump is an actual insult. It’s strange trying to stay motivated and “act like management” when the financial reality doesn’t match the expectations or the stress level. Part of me is proud to have been recognized, and part of me is quietly doing the math on every shift, wondering how long I can keep this up before the title just isn’t worth the trade-off.

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That sounds to me like they dumped more work on you, without compensating you fairly. I don't blame you for feeling the way you do. You may need to go to them and ask for more money.

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You've got a bump in position, and a bump in pay (I hope), The important thing is what this does for your next job. Already in a management position means you should be interviewing for management positions. And how long you have been at your current company is probably more important than how long you have been in that management role. When you feel you have reached the point where it's not worth it, that is when you start sending out resumes. Congratulations on the promotion. Even if it doesn't feel worth it right now, it can and will in the future.

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That’s is the worse. One of my friend is currently going through this. Sometimes having that manager ent title is not worth the stress. I rather have the work load of an employee than a manager role especially if I am not getting paid that much.

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