Does this mean I should quit?

[Anonymous]

I feel undervalued at work. I am a receptionist and I am the lead receptionist and do all the work. Most of the time I’m just sitting there but any important task is given to me. For the past week my boss ( the woman who hired me hasn’t been there and it’s very hard to get in touch with her. She was in a car accident a couple of weeks ago and was sore but not enough to where she couldn’t function. I’ve been kept in the dark about her not showing up and have no idea when she’s coming back.

It’s only frustrating for me because people ask me for her and I don’t know what to tell them.
There is an event this weekend which is a brunch where over 60 people have rsvpd and I was in charge of calling most of the people personally and trying to confirm with them. I was also in charge of putting together gift boxes for the event. I’m kept in the dark about a lot of stuff and didn’t know what time or anything about the event until some of the guests told me.

There is a weekend concierge who I assumed would be the only one working but they also asked the other concierge who comes in after me and is part time to be there. She is a pretty white girl. The executive director shows favoritism to her and will tell her how pretty she is and will do whatever she can to talk to her. I’m also pretty and have been told many times ( not by these people though ) but I’m full time and they didn’t invite me to come help out the day of the event.

The event is basically a sales brunch to try and get people to move in. I kind of assumed because maybe it was because I’m full time and didn’t have enough hours but it did hurt me a little because I wasn’t even invited to help with something that I helped put together. Is this a red flag?

[Oliverlogan263]

Here are some things to consider:

1. It does sound like you're undervalued in your current role. You put in a lot of work but don't feel properly acknowledged or compensated for it.

2. The lack of communication and being left in the dark about important things is frustrating and makes your job harder. Proper communication is important for any workplace to function smoothly.

3. The favoritism shown to the other employee and not inviting you to help with an event you helped plan is disrespectful and demotivating.

4. Overall, it seems like the management and work environment could use some improvement to be more supportive of you in your role.

5. However, before deciding to quit, you could consider talking to your boss (once she's back) about how you're feeling undervalued. Express your frustrations respectfully and propose potential solutions, like clearer communication, more recognition for your contributions, and inclusion in relevant workplace events.

6. If after discussing these issues nothing changes substantially, then it may be a sign the workplace culture is not a good fit for you and you may want to consider moving on. But starting with open communication can at least give your boss a chance to improve the situation.

In summary, while some elements of your situation are red flags, quitting should be a last resort. First trying to improve things through communication and setting clear expectations may yield better results. But if nothing changes after that, then seeking a new job opportunity with a company that values you more may be the best choice for your own motivation and growth.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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