Need Advice ASAP

[Quackerbox]

Two things. First, no where in there did I say to not go find another job, that had been covered multiple times by previous responses. What hadn’t been addressed was not to give away all his options by signing something saying he was taking his demotion and pay cut.



Secondly, you and I will have to agree to disagree that getting unemployment in the event the employer actually pulls this ****ty move is “what’s wrong with the world today”. I would argue the opposite, employers having too much leverage is the reason all the middle class jobs of yesteryear are currently in China or other low labor cost countries, which has lead to the creation of a much larger lower class that doesn’t see any way out from their situation than voting for more government support.



He was hired to do a job at a rate of pay, presumably he is doing his job, but now because the company found someone different they should be able to tank his financial stability right in front of the holidays? Or he should have to rush out and find a potentially subpar job because he got the rug pulled on him? If he can find a great job then terrific, he should go take it, but he should not have to bear the cost of his employers decision, the employer should.



If I buy something from you on the classifieds, then two months later find a better deal, I guess I can just message you asking for the difference in price? Not a big deal, happens all the time right? Just go sell it to someone else. That’s what you are suggesting

Solid points

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[Lone_Wolf]

"They asked me to step down and have him my job and giving me a $10/ hr pay cut."

They asked you. I'd tell them you can't do it, those wages won't support your standard of living. Unless you've been underperforming. I wouldn't take a pay cut, until I found something else, or they forced you out.

[BlessedVeteran0305]

Based on what you said earlier, it sounds like you are experienced with trades, construction, rehabs, etc. With that being said, have you considered assembling your own team and putting yourself out in the free market? You can do it brother. I've seen folks do this and do well. Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving.

I personally wouldn't stick around based on the facts provided.

My advice. First, be honest with yourself and check to see if your ego is getting in the way. Does the company have a point? Is this other guy better qualified than you? Do his qualifications mean he should have your job? If you can take a step back and objectively evaluate the situation, that should give you some clarity. If you evaluate the situation, and determine this company isn't the place for you then:

Plan your exit strategy. Execute your exit strategy. That means, you keep working there and giving 100% until you find your next job. Keep being the leader of the group. If they demote you and you are not ready to exit, then keep giving 100%, even in your new position. If new guy screws up, then maybe they start looking at you again as his replacement. Then, when the time is right to finally leave the company, give them ample notice, and leave as planned. Make it hurt for them when you finally leave.

They are clearly acting like poor business leaders. And their tactics will come back to bite them (save a buck now, pay 10 later). But if you bail on them and act just as childish as they act, you will be no better than they are.

Both very good points. I didn't have a choice in the matter they gave him my position. I am still working here in order to provide for my family. While I'm working here I'm looking and applying to jobs that at least pay more than what I'm making now which is $20/ hr after the pay cut. I am planning on giving them a two wks notice before I leave because I do not want them to have ammunition against me if a new employer calls for reference.

I would go out on my own but can't afford to get licenses and everything I would need to be certified to do this kind of work on my own.