I am shocked
About 7 months ago we moved out of state and I found that most companies where we moved to did not want to get involved with someone that was not already situated in the new area. So I started to work remotely for my old company until they decided that they needed someone there all the time even though I proved that it could work.
So I proceeded to start my search. Well I went to several staffing agencies and after weeks and weeks of time searching I was called for an interview. So about 3 interviews later the company I met with wanted to bring me on Temp to Perm. So I agreed. I was told from the start it was going to be locked in at a certain salary. So everything looked great (Wrong). When it was time to go perm the company told me that they could not afford that high of a salary and low-balled me by 30K. To say I was sick to my stomach is not even close. Especially after all the praises and long hours I put in. Well without anything else in the pipeline I had no choice but to accept. So I guess my advice to everyone is Beware. Even though I had it in writing I could have refused but then what.
Does anyone have any suggestions or do I just hang in there until I find something else.
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Sounds like a classic bait and switch. I would continue to work there until you can find something better with a company that has more honest policies. You deserve better!
Harvey--That is why I don't like agencies. I work for one now, and my salary is was cut. For now, I'm stuck, but, not for long. I do caregiving as a stop-gap job. What grinds my gears, is that I am a college grad, and can't find a job in my field. I've been looking for a good full time job since I graduated (2012). I've had some interviews. I'm pretty sure my age and appearance hinder me. Don't get me wrong; I dress in a suit, good shoes, am squeaky clean. I also am 58, and overweight. Companies that meet with me, state that I'm not a "good fit"--meaning, I'm too old, and not a skinny model, like the 20 somethings running around the offices. Also, the salaries that are offered are almost what I make now--under $10 an hour. I've thought long and hard about what to do with my working dilemma. The only choice I see, is to go into business for myself, and do what I can do best--and that is writing. Depending on what type of writing to go into, the profession can be lucrative, if I do it right. Writing a book is out--takes too much time, and the chances are not good at being published, and having a bestseller. Feature articles are out, too-unless you have a journalism degree, there isn't a snowball chance in hell I would get hired, and command a great salary. I'd done a ton of researching, and found that copywriters can command great salaries, just by writing.Yes, I can write--I have had news articles published in an online magazine (unpaid), and I have written a few hundred essays in college, and earned top marks. I can edit, and proofread manuscripts, in addition to writing. My other half, calls me his Grammar Nazi. My mother called me her walking dictionary. I've also bought copywriting books, penned by master copywriters, so that I can learn from the best--tips, tricks, how to get started, etc. From what I have read, the most important advice the masters give, is pick a niche-a specialty-and stick with it. Specialties make the most money.
My point is, Harvey, is to stay with your present company, until you find something else. I don't know what you do for a living, but maybe, you could start your own business? You had said that you did work remotely, so, that would be an option for you, to open up shop, and do your work at home. Would that be possible for you? By doing so, you would be competing against the company you are with now. Would that be feasible? You would make more money, and beat them at their game. That is just a suggestion for you. Whatever you decide, I wish you good luck!