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by rynhardtt

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Hi there

I am working for an IT company in South Africa. I am very loyal to my company and sometimes I think I am to loyal, my company has relocated me to another province and did not pay for any of my relocation cost, this job was a promotion but I didn`t get a raise. They tel me about the vision they have with me but at this stage I can bearly make a living, how will I see the future. I am earning about $2.37 per hour and I have 3 years experience in NT4 novell 3.12/5 SQL6/7 Visualbasic access dabase and other applications my users use. DO you guys think I must stay here for the future or move on. Talking to my boss didn`t help.

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by dmiles

Time to move on,start networking your resume,start researching for another job and see what the market has available.

by ann777

I would suggest that you speak with you bos about the concerns that you have stated here. I get the feeling that you previos talk with your boss, was mostly listening. That you did not talk.

If you have not told your boss, then you need to make it clear: Tell him/her that you are having problems living on that $2.37 / hour. Could your boss live on that?

Point out that they've relocated you, but did not help with those costs. Point out your accomplishments. You take control of the situation. If you cannot then elsewhere, sooner or later will end up the same.

If I am wrong and you have clearly made your situation known to your boss, then I say yes... get your resume out there and research careers in whatever location you wish to be. You should not be "loyal" to a company who is not concerned with the fact that you are "barely making a living" with them; that is not a "future" no matter what they say their vision is.

by tink

If talking to your boss did not help, then that should be a clue to move on. I've been in a similar situation where I received a promotion and actually got a pay cut due to a shift differential. Got to love it! The question is, do you enjoy your job? If the answer is yes, then it may be worth staying for a while. If the answer is no, then definitely move out. What about the promotion? Does it give you more responsiblity, greater visibility? Does the new position allow you to grow your career in a direction you want it to grow? If yes, than I would stick it out for another six months at least. Chances are bright things could happen and if not you gain enough experience to market yourself at a higher salary.

Sorry I can't give you a straight stay or go answer. But I hope I have given you some more things to think about. Remember two things: 1) There is no harm in looking around for a new job and 2) It is easier to get a job when you are already employed. :-)

by penguinsrule

Does the new relocated job match more in line with your career goals? if not, then you may want to find something else that fits better. It doesn't hurt to try it and see. As for the relocation, you probably can't do much about that. I'd survey the market though..

by penguinsrule

Does the new relocated job match more in line with your career goals? if not, then you may want to find something else that fits better. It doesn't hurt to try it and see. As for the relocation, you probably can't do much about that. I'd survey the market though..

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