What to do, what to do...

Ga1986

Hi all,
I've been lurking in here for a number of years and, today, I feel myself in need of some advice and thought, who else to ask but you lot.

So I've been unhappy in my role for a while and have been on the look out for something else since the start of the year. I was offered another role back in Feb, and accepted. I handed in my resignation at work and was met with promises of a new position within the company, a pay rise, and many more exciting things. After thinking on it for a few days, I decided to retract my notice and turn down the other position.

Since then, nothing has changed. I'm still doing the same job, which I dislike, and have only received a partial pay rise. I've gotten on with it though, in the hope that something else will come along soon. (There is now absolutely no chance in me doing what I have been offered previously as this role has now been passed on to someone else internally. All very cloak and dagger so I wasn't able to protest)

In the last 6 weeks or so, we have aquired a new MD who has gotten wind of my previous desire to leave.

He has asked me that I commit to the company 100% and, if I can't commit, or still want to leave, to let him know so that he can arrange 'something else'. Now, when he says arranged something else, that's not something else for me to do, that's a replacement for me.

What do I do? Do I tell him I can't commit 100% and risk losing my job? Or, do I 'commit' and risk a poor reference in a month or two when/if I get another offer? Is my job at risk? Can they get rid of me if they know I'm looking for alternative employment?

Some facts: private sector job, been with company more than two years.

I've got until Friday morning at 9am to give him an answer!
Help!

sangie595

You cannot lose your job simply for "failing to commit. This is employment, not slavery. Don't even bother responding - you don't need to "let him know" anything. If he comes back and asks, then you are committed to your job (right at this moment in time anyway!). It is none of his business and he has no right to ask this.

WickedWitch123

As already said, you don't have to tell him anything. If he insists then just say you're committed. And perhaps keep thoughts of leaving to yourself.

Ga1986

Thank you, I thought as much but you never know!

It's right though, at this moment, yes I'm committed. I would never screw them over or anything like that with notice periods etc, so they'd have enough time to get someone else in.

BonsaiClouds

I agree - tell your boss you are committed if it comes to it. It won't matter whether or not you said you were committed when it comes to handing in your notice anyway. But your boss also doesn't really have a right to 'demand' commitment like that.

Ga1986

Thanks all.

Yes, I thought he was being a bit unreasonable but, I wanted to check I wasn't being unreasonable myself.

robatwork

You know all those footballers who kiss the shirt badge. then 1 month later they are playing for the local rivals?

That's what commitment means.
You're committed because you turn up on time every day and work hard. It's all he can ask for. If he asks again, say you give 110% for the company.

FBaby

They made false promises when it suited them. Now they are 'threatening' you when it suits them. Why would be loyal to them? Say you are fully committed and look for another job.

lisa46_2

What's a 'partial' pay rise?

Stylehutz

You're Md looks like a complete A*** Hole. Tell him you will make a commitment as long as all other employees do the same.

Best look for another job, employers like this shouldn't be in Business.

pmduk

You're being as committed as he is. Do you think he'd turn down a great opportunity elsewhere?