I've been "accidentally" muting my mic for 2 years in meetings. No one has noticed I've never spoken. I just nod and give thumbs up. Got promoted twice. My performance review said I'm "a great listener who lets others shine." I am simply unbothered.
TechTHE PROMOTION SAGA, Part 2: UPDATE. So after my last post about the promotion being given to my boss's sorority sister, I did something unhinged. I applied to the company's competitor. Got an offer for 40% more. Submitted my resignation. My boss PANICKED. Offered me the promotion plus a raise to stay. I said "let me think about it" and accepted the competitor's offer. Her face when I handed in my final answer was the closest I've ever felt to inner peace.
FinanceMy old boss told me I'd "never make it in this industry." That was 3 years ago. Today I found out she applied to work at MY company. For a role that reports to ME. I haven't decided if I'm going to interview her yet but I have been staring at her resume with a glass of wine for 45 minutes and it is delicious.
MediaAsked for a raise. Was told "the budget doesn't allow it." Found out a male colleague with less experience and fewer responsibilities makes 30% more than me. Brought receipts to HR with market data, comparable salaries, and his LinkedIn where he literally lists fewer qualifications. Got a 35% raise and a new title effective immediately. KNOW. YOUR. WORTH.
MarketingTHE PARKING LOT STANDOFF, Part 2: UPDATE. Brenda escalated. She went to HR and said I was "harassing her about a parking space." HR told us to "work it out like adults." So I got petty. I started documenting every time she took my spot with timestamped photos. I made a SPREADSHEET. Presented it to facilities with the building lease that CONFIRMS assigned spots. Facilities told Brenda to park in her own spot. She hasn't spoken to me in 2 weeks. The silence is golden. My spreadsheet has been framed.
CorporateQuit my toxic job last month with nothing lined up. Everyone said I was crazy. Just got offered a remote position making 50% more with unlimited PTO and a manager who said "I don't believe in after-hours emails." I start Monday. Sometimes the universe rewards unhinged decisions.
CorporateAfter 3 years of my ideas being stolen by my team lead, I started BCC'ing his boss on every email where I pitched something. Last week, the VP asked why "Jason's ideas" always come from my sent folder. Jason is now on a PIP. I'm getting promoted to his role. Patience pays off, ladies.
FinanceThe coworker who took credit for my project in front of the whole team? She just presented it to the client. Who asked detailed questions. That she couldn't answer. Because she didn't do the work. The client asked to "speak with whoever actually built this." That was yesterday. Today she won't look at me. I am having the best week of my career.
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