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1.5 years ago I was hired to design a company's website handle their social media, design all visuals. I taught myself, seo, google Analytics, UX design and every possible Marketing tool to make the best website.
Appraisal due- I was denied even 5% and asked me to incrse sales. I Requested some education allowance for my and companies development - denied again.
After this I had 2 visit mom back home who was in ICU. I was still asked to work from home country (1/2)

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In life your are often treated just as bad as you allow. From experience, being too nice and too agreeable in business never works out well. You must remind yourself that your client is not doing you a favor by paying you, you’re bringing valued services to your client and in turn they pay. They are not friends or family, they are clients. Be confident in your value at every step of your personal and professional growth. Clients can smell desperation. So never wear desperate energy.

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Sounds like they’re taking advantage of you. Take your new skills and leave

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I’m sorry that happened! It doesn’t sound like they were a good company to work for anyway, I have no doubt you’ll be able to find something better. I was in a similar boat and found a job where I only focus on graphic design and get paid way way more. Best of luck to you

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Please reach out. I’d love to see your portfolio and possibly interview you or send work your way. I’m sorry that happened, you deserve better!

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I had to take Anti-anxiety medication because of all the emails fear of losing my job. CEO used abusive lang on emails to team members. I came back after 30 days. Ofcourse saw my mom after 4 years.
10 days fast forward I was asked to start copy writing and posting on social media. My forte is design since 7 years. I tried my best and finally within a span 2 months my employment was terminated. It's getting very difficult to digest all this with finding a new job which is not easy!
Feels like you should just say no if you can't do anything. The self doubt, imposter syndrome is kicking in

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Unfortunately I fear that putting that energy into legal battles will further drain me emotionally. So decided to focus on new roles before Canadian winter kicks in as hiring is slow. :(

I’m so so sorry this happened to you. That company sounds awful and seems like they abused you. Sounds like they were very low on budget to hire more workers and milked you :(. You sound very talented and like a fast learner. I would recommend taking all the skills you have and apply to other companies. Try to go to a bigger company that has more resources and team members. Every company has their own problems at least at a bigger company youll be less likely to have to spread yourself thin like this. Sending you lots of hugs and good luck. This company doesn’t deserve you.

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Thanks so much
Trying my best to focus on positives

It’s always unfortunate when you have to balance family obligations with a hectic workload. To be fair they sound like a small/Start up/Nonprofit those type of organizations always squeeze you for more than you were hired for. I would highly recommend going for a larger company and an individual contributor Role on a team.

It was a million $ company 🥲🥲

You we're doing too much IMO. Makes me question the salary.

No benefits???? 😬 that’s so rough

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