Not given promotion I was promised

xapprenticex

ScorpiondeRooftrouser wrote: »

Yes, they can do it. What you have to do is leave within the month, with a job to go to or not. If you can't leave without a job to go to then, well, this is why you always should have a sufficient financial cushion that you can.

Brilliant entry, any more contestants for 'worst advice given 2017'? Contest ends in 7 days!!!

Murielson

Unfortunately they have taken advantage of you, no matter what they may say. Did they give additional pay whilst you were carrying out the extra duties?

I would certainly be looking elsewhere but the idea of leaving without a job to go to is somewhat ridiculous IMO. Cutting off the nose to spit the face springs to mind.

You state that the incoming starter cannot possibly have the experience etc to carry out the role role - can you expand on this? If this is the case then will they expect you and the team to train them? If so this is the opportunity to discuss the past 11 months whilst you have been in a higher position that you have been receiving pay and benefits for.

If you are willing to stay after feeling so let down and betrayed, try and negotiate better terms. If these aren't available try and find a new position but not at the expense of worse pay and conditions.

Good luck, never very nice to feel that advantage has been taken but try and now turn it to your advantage if you can or walk if it doesn't work out for you. Don't let them take further advantage by them then asking you to assist and train the newbie,

Energize

ScorpiondeRooftrouser wrote: »

Yes, they can do it. What you have to do is leave within the month, with a job to go to or not. If you can't leave without a job to go to then, well, this is why you always should have a sufficient financial cushion that you can.

That is absurd, leaving a job without a job to go to leaves you with no income and far less leeway for negotiating with a potential employer. Back in the real world where rent is half someone's income, most people don't have a financial cushion.

Tabbytabitha

ScorpiondeRooftrouser wrote: »

Yes, they can do it. What you have to do is leave within the month, with a job to go to or not. If you can't leave without a job to go to then, well, this is why you always should have a sufficient financial cushion that you can.

Nose, face, spite?

Samsung_Note2

xapprenticex wrote: »

Brilliant entry, any more contestants for 'worst advice given 2017'? Contest ends in 7 days!!!

Leaving without a job to go to is indeed not great advice

But the thought of being strung along and played must be very upsetting,so in return if the OP walked (after proper notice period) and left the firm in the lurch,how satisfying would that be.

As they say What goes around comes around.

discat11

A lot of firms advertise at Christmas so it's definitely good advice to start looking around seriously now.

If you can get a new job as quickly as possible and leave (as long as your contract allows you to of course) before the new manager has had time to be fully trained all the better!

Fireflyaway

Sorry to here this. Must be really disappointing and I'm not surprised you feel used. So they didn't even interview you? That seems really unfair. I've known people to cover a role and not get it because they scored lower in an interview, but to not even allow you that chance is out of order.
I'd do as others say and move on. You now have more experience on your CV and I'd be chuffed if my team supported my the way you describe. That counts for a lot. New year, new job!

custardy

teribar wrote: »

After my manager left 11 months ago, I was asked to take on his duties as interim manager because they were doing a review of the whole customer service function and did not want to make an appointment until this was complete in approximately three months. Three months has become 11 months. I have received nothing but praise over the past 11 months from everyone from the chief executive down. The senior manager I have reported to has referred to the post continually as 'my job,' I have been led to believe my appointment would be a formality. While I was away last month the post was advertised, but not internally as I had been told when I got back I queried this with him and he said 'Trust me and trust X.' (the director)

I had my interview for the role and on Friday he came to see me and without looking at me started reading a letter in a monotone. Basically they have given someone else the job. I am beyond devastated. I couldn't have done anything more. It's pointless really because they have already offered the post to the other person.

Can they do this? I did the job for 11 months. The other person can't possibly have the experience they asked for because the post is unique in our field. I would dearly appreciate any advice because I don't know where to turn. My team are upset as well. They were so sure I would get the post they had champagne waiting.

Fireflyaway wrote: »

Sorry to here this. Must be really disappointing and I'm not surprised you feel used. So they didn't even interview you? That seems really unfair. I've known people to cover a role and not get it because they scored lower in an interview, but to not even allow you that chance is out of order.
I'd do as others say and move on. You now have more experience on your CV and I'd be chuffed if my team supported my the way you describe. That counts for a lot. New year, new job!

Where are you getting that from?

bouicca21

I was once recruiting for a deputy. Everyone thought it was a shoe in for most senior member of the team. Then along came an external candidate who just blew everyone away. Awkward embarrassing for us, and devastating for the internal candidate. But he sucked it up and got his promotion later.

xapprenticex

Samsung_Note2 wrote: »

Leaving without a job to go to is indeed not great advice

But the thought of being strung along and played must be very upsetting,so in return if the OP walked (after proper notice period) and left the firm in the lurch,how satisfying would that be.

As they say What goes around comes around.

I see what you are saying but OP will then be without income for an unknown amount of time, will have burned bridges and we haven't even gotten to the reference yet!

Individual vs company = individual will likely lose, company will move on, were all expendable.