Screwed over?
Yeah.
Perhaps.
At the time at which this kid was hired, they had an opening for which you weren't eligible. You were going to be eligible, and you are today, but you weren't at the time.
Now, he's in the job. What would make it right in your eyes? Demote him? That's not going to happen. They're going to train him because they hired him.
I'm surprised that, in all this, you don't mention performance reviews, evaluations, or some feedback mechanism on your job. My experience is primarily military, so, I am not as familiar with the current employment environment as I would like in addressing your issue, but I've worked as a groundskeeper, painter, busboy, bartender, auto valet, security guard, and teaching assistant. All hourly wage. All short-term (not career) employment.
In all of those, even though I was temporary, the "boss" or manager* would sit down with me periodically and discuss my job performance.
THAT should be happening in any workplace and THAT is your opportunity to ask for constructive feedback: "What qualifications/training do I need for promotion?" for example. That's the time to discuss your wage, raises, promotions, training, increased opportunity. A good time to ask for increased responsibility (that leads to promotion/raises).
It should be a two-way street, and there should be clear guidance on what your manager* thinks you need to do to improve, your promotion chances.
For now, start shopping. Your post leads me to believe that no current opportunities exist at this workplace. IF a frank, open discussion with your manager* demonstrates that, and a lack of future promotion opportunities (don't let them string you along with hollow promises and nice words), then you must create your own by seeking a job with genuine opportunities, or by getting a better job. Training and certifications in your profession would go a long way towards that better job.
But you need to hold those cards VERY close to your vest. Don't let them know that you're seeking employment elsewhere and continue to be an exemplary employee. When you are offered the next job, that future employer will have called these guys, and tardiness, poor attitude or lousy work performance will sink your outside chances.
*A manager does things right. A leader does the right things.
The world is full of managers. You wouldn't be making this post if you had real leadership at your company.
Yeah.
Perhaps.
At the time at which this kid was hired, they had an opening for which you weren't eligible. You were going to be eligible, and you are today, but you weren't at the time.
Now, he's in the job. What would make it right in your eyes? Demote him? That's not going to happen. They're going to train him because they hired him.
I'm surprised that, in all this, you don't mention performance reviews, evaluations, or some feedback mechanism on your job. My experience is primarily military, so, I am not as familiar with the current employment environment as I would like in addressing your issue, but I've worked as a groundskeeper, painter, busboy, bartender, auto valet, security guard, and teaching assistant. All hourly wage. All short-term (not career) employment.
In all of those, even though I was temporary, the "boss" or manager* would sit down with me periodically and discuss my job performance.
THAT should be happening in any workplace and THAT is your opportunity to ask for constructive feedback: "What qualifications/training do I need for promotion?" for example. That's the time to discuss your wage, raises, promotions, training, increased opportunity. A good time to ask for increased responsibility (that leads to promotion/raises).
It should be a two-way street, and there should be clear guidance on what your manager* thinks you need to do to improve, your promotion chances.
For now, start shopping. Your post leads me to believe that no current opportunities exist at this workplace. IF a frank, open discussion with your manager* demonstrates that, and a lack of future promotion opportunities (don't let them string you along with hollow promises and nice words), then you must create your own by seeking a job with genuine opportunities, or by getting a better job. Training and certifications in your profession would go a long way towards that better job.
But you need to hold those cards VERY close to your vest. Don't let them know that you're seeking employment elsewhere and continue to be an exemplary employee. When you are offered the next job, that future employer will have called these guys, and tardiness, poor attitude or lousy work performance will sink your outside chances.
*A manager does things right. A leader does the right things.
The world is full of managers. You wouldn't be making this post if you had real leadership at your company.
