• Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works
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    4 days ago

    I did a massive project back five or so years ago. Put in a lot of work, and since the work is something I’ve done for 20 years, the work was flawless.

    I got a one time bonus.

    The same year I didn’t get a cost of living increase. And every year I did get one since then, it’s been half or less of inflation.

    Everyone is treated this way at my company. They recently installed AI-based Spyware on all computers that takes regular pictures of the screens and monitors all clicks and mouse movements. I guess everyone is demotivated, so this is how they are handling that. Few people know about this, it was done secretly.

    I will never work hard for these people again. I don’t think I could even if I did try at this point. There’s zero trust, and a pattern of exploitation.

    • Raiderkev@lemmy.world
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      4 days ago

      Same. Had a supplier unexpectedly close down. The company makes medical devices, and the design on some components was quite old. We’re talking hand drawn designs, no CAD files. I got new sourcing for roughly 500 components. Long hours, saved the company from having any production stoppages. I busted my ass and kept the multi-million dollar per day revenue generation production line going. As a thank you for my efforts, I got some points equivalent to like $500 on a company incentive site where you can get gift cards and shitty TVs and household goods. Annual review came up. 2.5% raise. Fuck right off.