Feeling Stuck and Undervalued at Work: How Do You Handle Unfair Treatment?

Hi everyone, I have so many problems with my current company. My boss never sticks to her word and always changes commitments. There is no HR policy, and we don't even know the rules of our company. Rules are different for different employees and are decided on the spot in favor of the employer, of course.

Main Problems

The main three problems I have are: I am a developer but have been assigned the position of Technical Analyst. I do all the work that a developer does, but my boss is not ready to give me the position of Developer, which is not good for my career.

Secondly, seven months ago, she told me I would receive an appraisal in the next 2-3 months, and the due appraisal would be paid with my salary. However, I still haven't received any appraisal.

The third problem is that our office boy is getting almost the same salary as me. In fact, people in lower positions are getting a better salary than me, which is unacceptable. Please suggest something. Also, there is a one-month resignation notice period in my company.

This doesn't look like a firm where you should work for the long term. Stick around until you find a better role where the systems are far more established. Raising a voice and fighting for the promised growth will only take your focus and efforts away. You might find some food for thought in this post. [career advice](https://www.citehr.com/444688-please-help-me-decide-what-should-i-do-m-really-confused-stressed-my-career-please-help.html#post2006559)

Regards

I support (Cite Contribution)'s view! Having said that, I would like to know where you are working. No, I do not need the name of your employer, but the place. Your post says that you are based in the USA, and it was a greater shock to learn of such unprofessional and amateurishly high-handed behavior from your superior.

Analyzing the Situation

In the given situation, you can only request, persuade, or reason with your superior up to a point. You could have taken up the matter for a thorough discussion during appraisals. If such a discussion was denied, you could have escalated the issue to seek resolution of a dilemma. (Why call it a "problem" with your superior?) This could be risky in the organizational culture you seem to be working in!

If your competence is NOT being recognized, it is pointless to continue working in that environment. What are the chances of securing another employment (if necessary, on relatively lesser compensation)? Kindly consider all such relevant aspects carefully, as you may come across high-handed, dominating bosses in the future also, and you must develop a strategy to deal with such people.

Addressing Current Issues

On the present issue, you have only said that your boss does not "listen." But in reality, whenever you interact with her, what does she actually say? If she refuses to answer relevant and material questions, I feel you should first document your grievances. You must painstakingly follow up for answers. If this does not yield any result or yields unsatisfactory results, this correspondence itself becomes a justification to escalate the issue. This path is NOT free of risks, but without taking risks, nothing may be achieved!

Ideally, when you intensify efforts to change employment, you should start implementing. If your problems are resolved, you do not have to change your present employment (if you otherwise like it here!), and if your problems are still not resolved, you have already placed yourself on a course to change employment. In this strategy, you must handle the timing of each move as well as the choice of words you use during interactions with great care, caution, and skill!

Trust you will get some ideas from this post on how to deal with your situation!

Regards,
Samvedan
December 27, 2012