sorry-just let me vent, b*tch, rant..whatever you want to call it..

[michelle2677]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I have to agree with this.

I've been right where you are before...almost exactly, albeit in another field.

I'd go and express your concerns in a professional manner, ask for the raise. if he says no, then start looking. but, you have to really weigh the pros and cons regarding your seniority where you are. believe me, I wish I hadn't left my last job over $5,000 a year. I was at the tip top of the totem pole. yeah, I worked my ass off and stayed late, blah blah, but I basically ran my dept. I had baby attorneys as assistants and THAT doesn't happen usually, etc. and I'd give back the $5,000 raise to be back there. now, here I sit at the low end of the pole, with no seniority.

just something to think about.

I know. I've thought about this too. But really, it would be a nice break. I've been at the top for so long, it would be nice to have someone to be able to go to when I don't know what to do..(NOT that that ever happens!!! ) But I imagine the dental world is a little different because we don't get "promotions" etc. There is really no where for me to move, except up front scheduling or something. And usually there are only two assistants at any given place. I figure if I can go to another office I can take that b*tch out in a matter of months But believe, me. I've thought about it, and I appreciate your advice. That's one of the main things holding me back. and the fact that he is helping my mother with her (extensive) dental needs.




BUT...for my update.
I walked in this morning and at 7:45 he asked me to go in the consultation room to "talk". I walked in there, and he was on the phone with his wife having and argument."honey..do you REALLY have to talk to me like that?? can you just PICK up my glasses??!!" I was thinking..."ho-ly ****" but he pulled me in there and gave me a dollar raise!!! So I didn't have to go raise hell. I AM excited, but money is not what drives me. Anyone that has had a conversation with me longer than 5 minutes knows I'm very passionate about what I do, so we'll just see. This will hold me over for a little bit