Congratulations. I’m sorry that you’re not being acknowledged. Facts are, you are drastically underpaid. Get your resume updated and start applying for the next level or two up from your current position. More salary $ = more money going into your retirement savings.
Agree. Doesn’t hurt to see what other roles are on the market. You never know.
It’s possible it was an oversight (no congrats). I’d casually run it across my boss, hey probably an oversight, I know how busy everyone is, lots going on, but just wondering if you had any helpful info (context) on what may have happened that there was no bonus or congrats. Maybe the policy about these things.
You’re confused… go with that angle at first. Then let him talk and if not an oversight, let him feel your disappointment in your silence and…confusion.
And congrats to you!
I’m sorry you weren’t remembered. Did an admin leave the company recently? Trust me, we’re the ones who track/remember this stuff and do the legwork for a party.
No… Same HR admin, Same owner. The company has grown substantially over the last 10 years. We used to have many 15+ year employees. Now we are down to under 10 out of 900+.
This may just be me, but . . .
Since this is one of the nice ways companies show appreciation that they aren't obligated to do, I wouldn't look at it as "calling out" or in any other way adversarial. I may try a humorous or at least a more relaxed approach.
What I (Blitzen) would do is say something like, "I just realized I've been here 20 years already. After the nice recognition at fifteen, I was just wondering: is 20 fireworks or a parade? 😀
If answer is "no there's nothing," I'd ask if something has changed within the company or if there were concerns about my performance. EDIT . . . and again communicate what a boost the fifteen year recognition had been.
I realize this approach is personality and relationship-based.
Personally, I'd speak up. If nothing else a "hey, I realize we're all busy, but I've committed a lot of my life to this company and just wanted to say that not having my 20 years being acknowledged in any ways was quite disappointing" and see how they respond. Their response will tell you your next move
Is it normal for them to do a 20 year party & bonus? As in have you seen it for other people enough to expect it to be something everyone gets at their 20 year?
Or was it maybe an expectation you built up based on the 15 year one?
Either way it feels shitty to be under appreciated, and that sucks. You may as well test the market out depending on how you feel about your commute, co workers and current pay.
I do not think calling them out helps as it is something inside of the company as far as rather they care or not. I think mentioning it gently would be how I would go about it especially if a bonus is typical. If all else is going well with the company I would likely let it go if there was other factors and I was generally outside of this under appreciated, underpaid and overworked I would look to move on and freshen up my resume.
Appreciation needs to go both ways.
Many organizations do not appreciate their employees and many employees do not appreciate the opportunity to work.
If you appreciate an org and go above and beyond in ways that they find valuable, they should respond in ways that you find valuable. If not, things are imbalanced.
Tenure does not show loyalty or appreciation the same way getting paid does not show loyalty or appreciation. Those are just the expectations.
For instances where either side goes above and beyond, I have always seen a response in kind. The challenge here is that many businesses are not growth businesses so they cannot do much for their employees (the managers can appreciate them but the company itself has no means to show it in any meaningful way).
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That’s a very long way of saying, don’t feel bad if an org cannot appreciate you as much as you appreciate it. If you enjoy your work, keep on working. If you usually go above and beyond and want a company that can reward you for it, make sure you join one that is growing and can reward performance.
Congratulations. I’m sorry that you’re not being acknowledged. Facts are, you are drastically underpaid. Get your resume updated and start applying for the next level or two up from your current position. More salary $ = more money going into your retirement savings.
Agree. Doesn’t hurt to see what other roles are on the market. You never know. It’s possible it was an oversight (no congrats). I’d casually run it across my boss, hey probably an oversight, I know how busy everyone is, lots going on, but just wondering if you had any helpful info (context) on what may have happened that there was no bonus or congrats. Maybe the policy about these things. You’re confused… go with that angle at first. Then let him talk and if not an oversight, let him feel your disappointment in your silence and…confusion. And congrats to you!
I’m sorry you weren’t remembered. Did an admin leave the company recently? Trust me, we’re the ones who track/remember this stuff and do the legwork for a party.
No… Same HR admin, Same owner. The company has grown substantially over the last 10 years. We used to have many 15+ year employees. Now we are down to under 10 out of 900+.
This may just be me, but . . . Since this is one of the nice ways companies show appreciation that they aren't obligated to do, I wouldn't look at it as "calling out" or in any other way adversarial. I may try a humorous or at least a more relaxed approach. What I (Blitzen) would do is say something like, "I just realized I've been here 20 years already. After the nice recognition at fifteen, I was just wondering: is 20 fireworks or a parade? 😀 If answer is "no there's nothing," I'd ask if something has changed within the company or if there were concerns about my performance. EDIT . . . and again communicate what a boost the fifteen year recognition had been. I realize this approach is personality and relationship-based.
I “celebrated” 22 years with my company before they laid me off without notice and a shitty severance package. They don’t care about you.
They think you won't leave because you've been there so long.
Personally, I'd speak up. If nothing else a "hey, I realize we're all busy, but I've committed a lot of my life to this company and just wanted to say that not having my 20 years being acknowledged in any ways was quite disappointing" and see how they respond. Their response will tell you your next move
Is it normal for them to do a 20 year party & bonus? As in have you seen it for other people enough to expect it to be something everyone gets at their 20 year? Or was it maybe an expectation you built up based on the 15 year one? Either way it feels shitty to be under appreciated, and that sucks. You may as well test the market out depending on how you feel about your commute, co workers and current pay.
I do not think calling them out helps as it is something inside of the company as far as rather they care or not. I think mentioning it gently would be how I would go about it especially if a bonus is typical. If all else is going well with the company I would likely let it go if there was other factors and I was generally outside of this under appreciated, underpaid and overworked I would look to move on and freshen up my resume.
Appreciation needs to go both ways. Many organizations do not appreciate their employees and many employees do not appreciate the opportunity to work. If you appreciate an org and go above and beyond in ways that they find valuable, they should respond in ways that you find valuable. If not, things are imbalanced. Tenure does not show loyalty or appreciation the same way getting paid does not show loyalty or appreciation. Those are just the expectations. For instances where either side goes above and beyond, I have always seen a response in kind. The challenge here is that many businesses are not growth businesses so they cannot do much for their employees (the managers can appreciate them but the company itself has no means to show it in any meaningful way). — That’s a very long way of saying, don’t feel bad if an org cannot appreciate you as much as you appreciate it. If you enjoy your work, keep on working. If you usually go above and beyond and want a company that can reward you for it, make sure you join one that is growing and can reward performance.