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>I have emails from the CEO personally thanking me for my commitment in going way over what was expected when basically saving the institution during lockdown

>I have emails from the CEO personally thanking me for my commitment in going way over what was expected when basically saving the institution during lockdown It's a business not a skate park, tell your CEO that you appreciate the positive feedback but that if he really means what he is saying: he should put his money where his mouth is and give you a sizable raise or a considerable bonus.

tonyedgecombe 5y ago
Money doesn't solve every problem.
- nkrisc 5y ago
  Money will solve the problems at the top of most people’s lists. By the time money stops solving problems you’re pretty well off.
  - afiori 5y ago
    In this context money will not solve hating your job, unless they pay you enough to retire.
- iso1210 5y ago
  Money makes them think about value. When I took my current job in 2016 I wanted more than they could pay, they wanted me to be based in an office (Oh it would only be officially we dont mind you working from home) We compromised, my contract says I work from home and they pay me for my time and travel if I go somewhere, and they can afford me. Can they justify paying you an extra $50k a year (or $10k, or $100k) just to have you in an office?
- gonzo41 5y ago
  Yes it mostly always does. To think that it's not is to be in a position where you have to much of it.
  - tonyedgecombe 5y ago
    Not in this case: >I'd leave, I even feel I'm morally in the wrong for not leaving. >But the thing is that the pay is good
fcatalan 5y ago
Oh I also have stories about this... maybe for another thread. I should really just leave, but I know I won't
- akavel 5y ago
  You can just start looking at offers and applying to them "purely as a hobby". What do you have to lose? What do you fear could happen if you got a new job? And why do you fear it? (After answering, try repeating the last question a few times to go deeper.) The answer to those questions could help you understand why the current job maybe is important to you, or alternatively that your fear is not really something you want to be afraid of, and thus can go and start the adventure of applying!
ciphol 5y ago
He isn't complaining about lack of money, he's complaining about lack of WFH. He should ask for that.
- ISL 5y ago
  Agreed -- this is the kind of feedback that is actionable and, given OP's description of multiple employees feeling uncomfortable with the new hybrid arrangement, the kind of feedback that could improve the company's future.

tonyedgecombe 5y ago

Money doesn't solve every problem.

nkrisc 5y ago
Money will solve the problems at the top of most people’s lists. By the time money stops solving problems you’re pretty well off.
- afiori 5y ago
  In this context money will not solve hating your job, unless they pay you enough to retire.
iso1210 5y ago
Money makes them think about value. When I took my current job in 2016 I wanted more than they could pay, they wanted me to be based in an office (Oh it would only be officially we dont mind you working from home) We compromised, my contract says I work from home and they pay me for my time and travel if I go somewhere, and they can afford me. Can they justify paying you an extra $50k a year (or $10k, or $100k) just to have you in an office?
gonzo41 5y ago
Yes it mostly always does. To think that it's not is to be in a position where you have to much of it.
- tonyedgecombe 5y ago
  Not in this case: >I'd leave, I even feel I'm morally in the wrong for not leaving. >But the thing is that the pay is good

fcatalan 5y ago

Oh I also have stories about this... maybe for another thread. I should really just leave, but I know I won't

akavel 5y ago
You can just start looking at offers and applying to them "purely as a hobby". What do you have to lose? What do you fear could happen if you got a new job? And why do you fear it? (After answering, try repeating the last question a few times to go deeper.) The answer to those questions could help you understand why the current job maybe is important to you, or alternatively that your fear is not really something you want to be afraid of, and thus can go and start the adventure of applying!

ciphol 5y ago

He isn't complaining about lack of money, he's complaining about lack of WFH. He should ask for that.

ISL 5y ago
Agreed -- this is the kind of feedback that is actionable and, given OP's description of multiple employees feeling uncomfortable with the new hybrid arrangement, the kind of feedback that could improve the company's future.