Advice - in the middle of updating standards

[CADTigress]

It might appear that you should document what it is that you do
for this company. Patience is a good trait at times like these,
document what you do so that when and IF they do your review
it is easy to defend your position. Keep in mind, that proven
performance is never a guarantee of increased salary.
This firm may have some 'set' pay schedule that will never allow you
to make the same monies as someone that has more time with
the company.
You might find that you are being shorted based on the industry and
regional averages, if this proves true, then prepare to leave.
It may be that they value their employees, only as lip service,
and that you have no more value to them than a stapler.
Also a good dialog with your manager, supervisor to discover
what you need to do to get a raise, more years experience,
technical registration?
Update your resume', and shop your skills on the open market.
In reflecting for this, I have had better luck getting a raise by
either having another job offer already, or by taking that new
job. A note on that, ensure at time of hire that there will be an
initial performance review, and when and how performance reviews are
conducted.

Thanks. Well I have shown a lot of patience really. This company I don't want to be at, yes I am valued I often thought of like a picture on the wall. And valued very little, because it really is lip service. They play up on heppin you up, and then stab you in the back for reviews. I worked very hard the first year I was here, review time. Well a pm and a project assistant that I don't get along with had someone call and complain about me, and the Prez. is best buds with both of these 2 people. Hmmm..
When I asked what Co. complained ~ because I never had it out with anyone, still hadn't~
He would not tell me who, what, when.. Just left me hanging and hung me to dry..
This place is a place where if you are not related and are not a "favorite" - your out. The HR dude is the Pres. brother-in-law, the Prez's assistant is his mother in law...... It goes on..... ~ Very small co.~ Who values its pms and pmas only.. They get all the credit.
My boss here. LOL he is spineless. He says one thing then goes behind my back to try to blame me for everything. He never has helped me, he had a knife in my back with the Pres. in my review. He never once defended me, because the girl pma, was his pma. So he had his fav. from the beginning.
It just boils my blood , because they have only had 5 total Cad people here (with me that is 6), all of them lasted 1-3yrs---All Fired! Me getting ready to Quit. Besides all the whispering and closed doors around here.

What I wanted to know is for a diff. job? I have been searching and been on 2 interviews. Lots of bites, I have made an list detailing everything, brought portfolio. But nothing yet? Do they want my blood? I am damn good.. I don't just sit there , I do something about what I complain about. I just want them to give me a chance.

I like what you said here -- Great Idea !"A note on that, ensure at time of hire that there will be an initial performance review, and when and how performance reviews are
conducted"

I need a new CAD Life!!!! Preferably Arch.

[Coolmo]

WOW! we really got off the original subject huh?

[CADTigress]

WOW! we really got off the original subject huh?

Sorry . I guess it is too pent up.. I will keep it to myself next time.

Let me guess? TMI for you .