Tag: overworked and underpaid
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Promotion Promises Are Lies (And They Know You’ll Fall for It)
Let’s talk about one of the most manipulative tools in the corporate toolbox — the fake promotion promise. You’ve heard it before:“We’re working on a growth plan for you.”“Just hang in there, it’s not the right quarter.”“You’re doing senior-level work already — the title is just a formality.” Spoiler alert: the title is not coming.…
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Why ‘Going Above and Beyond’ Is the Fastest Way to Burn Out and Get Nothing Back
We’ve all heard it. That smug corporate phrase that gets thrown around like confetti during performance reviews — “We really appreciate you going above and beyond.” It’s meant to sound like praise. Like you’re being recognised for doing something extraordinary. But let’s be honest. What it really means is “Thanks for doing more than we…
The Toxic Boss 