I am a graduate who had a bright future ahead of me. I had a great job, a nice apartment, and a promising career. But then, my boss changed everything.
It all started when my boss hired me to be his assistant. He promised me a competitive salary and great job perks. But after just a few weeks of working for him, I realized that I was nothing more than a glorified coffee boy.
My boss would come into the office every morning and demand that I make him coffee or go buy. He would never offer to pay for it, and he never asked if I wanted one. He would just stand there, expectantly, with his hands out, waiting for me to hand him his coffee.
Every morning, I would walk into the office, dreading the moment when my boss would arrive and demand his coffee. I felt like I was nothing more than his personal barista. He would never thank me for making his coffee, he would never offer to reimburse me for it, and he would never even acknowledge that I was the one making it.
To make matters worse, he was paying me $5,000 a month to be his coffee boy. I was overqualified for the job, but I was desperate to pay my bills. He knew that I was struggling, so he took advantage of me.
I had to make a choice. I could either quit my job and find something better, or I could stick it out and be his coffee boy for a few more months. I chose to stay, and I’m still here today.
I have to admit, my job isn’t all bad. I’ve learned a lot about the office and the people who work here. I’ve even made some friends. But I still dread the mornings when I know I’m going to have to make coffee for my boss.
My boss may be paying me $5,000 a month to be his coffee boy, but I’m doing nothing.
But I still want more from my job. I want to be respected and appreciated. I want to be paid what I’m worth. I want to be given the same opportunities as everyone else.
What should I do?