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Take promotion or sit back?
I'm currently working retail, started here about 5 years ago (after I graduated from college, was suppossed to be tempoary!). It has turned into my career, for now.
I was brought into my current location to replace another girl who was away on medical leave. At first I was here temporarily, but then it turned semi-permanant. I was officially promoted in title to "manager", and received bonus. However, it was still looked upon as temporary, and I was never given a raise.
She returned from her leave, I was "demoted" back to my previous position, with the same pay, just no more bonus. This made me feel $hitty about where I was. I automatically enrolled back in school and am working on another degree now, and plan to get out of retail within a couple years. I needed a change.
My hours have been cut recently as well. I asked my boss if this will change soon. However, my bf is actually enjoying me working a few less hours and not having the added stress of management. He thinks I should take advantage of this and focus on school. Also allows more time together.
So now this lady just quit, so this position was offered back to me. They expected me just to take it. However, I'm torn. I felt I was taken advantage of last time and I needed to take control. I would expect a decent raise, on top of priority scheduling. My boss is demanding I work every Sunday. In the past I would work maybe every other. Sunday is the only day my bf has off.
I would get bonus, an hourly raise, more hours, plus ot. However, I'd miss out on personal time to focus on school and my relationship. I'm torn on my decision. I told my boss no, but then my regional came in to talk to me. I'm trying to find the right balance!
Sorry so long, any help is much appreciated!
TIA!
Re: Take promotion or sit back?
As far as being taken advantage of- I'm not getting it. You knew it was a temporary "promotion" while the girl was on leave. I'm not sure why you're upset at how things went - it sounds like they went exactly as planned.
Past that, I don't know what to tell you. If you don't feel it's a right fit, then don't take it. If it really will take away from your time to go to school, etc, then you really need to decide where your priorities are. Moving up w/ the present company or focusing on school.
The Sunday thing - eh, that's the downfall of being management. Flexibility is sometimes lost w/ your schedule.
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Having management experience is often more of a skill-builder and resume-enhancer than it is a money-maker. But skills and strong resumes are what land more lucrative jobs.
It is, IMO, WAY too early on in your career to be "cutting back" in order to spend more time with loved ones (no kids, correct?). I honestly don't believe that time with your BF should even factor in to the equation at this point in your life.
Now, it may be the case that the added responsibilities will cut in to your studies and school should be your primary focus right now.
Ultimately I would encourage you to consider this a doorway to a brighter future; having "promoted to manager" on your resume is a very strong statement, especially when you are seeking your first job out of college.