After four long years of hard work and dedication, I had earned my degree in marketing. I was so proud of myself and I had already started to make plans for my life after university.
Got a job almost immediately, worked hard for the company
I had already started applying for jobs, and I was lucky enough to get one right away. I was excited to be starting my new career, and I was even more excited when I found out I was getting paid more than I expected.
It felt like all my hard work had finally paid off, and I was ready to get started.
Only got a $50 increment after slogging for one year
However, when it came time for my first salary review, I was a bit taken aback. The only increment I was given was a mere $50, even though I had worked hard for an entire year.
I couldn’t believe it. I thought I’d get a better raise after all the effort I had put in.
I asked my boss why I only got a $50 increment, and he simply said it was the company policy. He told me that it was standard practice for the company to only give out small increments to new employees, regardless of how hard they worked.
I was disappointed, but I understood that the company had its own guidelines.
I tried to stay positive, but I couldn’t help but feel frustrated. I had worked hard all year and I was expecting more than just a paltry $50 raise.
I felt like my hard work had been overlooked, and I was starting to get discouraged.
I continued to work hard, but I was becoming increasingly bitter. I was still doing the same job, but it wasn’t feeling like I was getting anywhere.
I was starting to feel like I was getting taken advantage of, and it was taking a toll on my mental health because I can’t stop harping on that fact.
Left because I felt under appreciated, but it was the same elsewhere
I eventually decided to look for a new job, as I felt like I wasn’t getting anywhere with my current one.
I wanted to find a place where my hard work was appreciated and rewarded. I had started to lose my enthusiasm for my job, and I felt like I was wasting my time.
Unfortunately, even after I got a new job, I still felt like I wasn’t getting anywhere. I was still stuck with the same salary, and I felt like I was still being taken advantage of.
I had worked hard for an entire year, but it felt like it had all been for nothing.
I had to accept the fact that life isn’t always fair. Even though it felt like I had worked hard and deserved more, I had to accept that not everyone is rewarded for their hard work.