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I submitted my resignation during an exodus, and then told the CEO of my company at the time I'd withdraw it if he changed my title to senior and gave me full r
by jalapenos 4y ago
I submitted my resignation during an exodus, and then told the CEO of my company at the time I'd withdraw it if he changed my title to senior and gave me full remote rights.
I was already operating at a senior level at the time, so it wasn't inappropriate. But sometimes there's only one language people understand, so you have to speak to them in it.
- WastingMyTime89 4y agoWell I mean, if you can talk to the CEO of the company directly it’s probably a small one and you know to put it bluntly the CEO doesn’t give a shit about your actual title. They only care about what you do and how much you cost. So from their point of view unless you got a substantial raise they got you to stay for free. Titles are good for your ego and can help you somehow on the job market but further than that they are entirely meaningless. Strive for actual responsibility and money.
- jalapenos 4y agoCorrect, the title was for future bargaining power (which led to a raise shortly thereafter), and the full remote deal was a major raise in itself. The company wasn't small, just poorly managed, and it appeared the CEO was the only person who would actually make a decision and sign the paper. It sat in various committees with no progress prior, so had to go over their heads. Another important aspect was I was on a project that was important to the CEO personally. The point is it's all about leverage. Don't work hard and then expect them to just reward you automatically. It doesn't work like that. Work hard in a way that creates leverage, and then use that to force their hand or to job hop.