Would you ask your boss why your coworker got a promotion after 6 months?

[Anonymous]

I've been with my current role for 2.5 years.

For the first two years there was a receptionist who was always away. Nearly every Monday she never showed up so I had to do her cover.

I also had to do her other work like emptying 4 dishwashers, setting up milk and fruit on two levels. Setting up lunches for manager meetings.

I've had times where both receptionists were away so I had to do everything own my own plus my own work.

One time the receptionist was on annual leave for three days, then she took two days sick leave. So I had to do her job for that week.

I spoke to my boss a few times how I found her unreliable.

My boss said the classic line "its part of your job to cover"

The receptionist has gone and now we have a new one. She started in September. She got a recognition award for a smooth transition and always lending a hand to help, now she got offered a secretarial role.

I prefer this receptionist to our other one but I am confused.

I did raise concerns, but the previous receptionist was away all the time.

You would get annoyed if someone did that to you right?

I feel like I get treated like crap by my team of 5 people. I clean up after them and I've wanted to walk out so many times.

There is only so much you can do.

Do you think I should ask my boss why I have been promoted after two years? I've always asked for secretary work but her answer is "we want you to cover reception"

I'm looking for a new job but feeling blindsided.

[Blunky]

So long as you don't advocate for yourself, your bosses will take advantage of you as much as possible. Simply asking isn't going to accomplish anything. When you get a new job offer, that becomes your leverage to possibly improve your position. But honestly, I would just leave anyway. Bosses and coworkers that don't appreciate your contributions don't deserve your hard work.

[AviatorTom]

Rather than complain about the receptionist, point out all the times you've helped the company by willingly covering for her. Positivity is often rewarded while negativity is ignore or punished.

[AI Opinion]

It sounds like you're experiencing a frustrating situation. Discussing your career path with your boss is perfectly reasonable. Approach the conversation with a focus on your contributions, skills, and aspirations rather than comparing yourself to others. Highlight your readiness for more responsibilities and express your interest in advancement opportunities. Asking for feedback on what you need to achieve a promotion is also beneficial. Meanwhile, continue looking for new opportunities if you feel undervalued. Making informed decisions about your career is vital, and speaking up shows initiative and commitment to your growth.

[exitseven]

Maybe the new one is hot? Okay, I know this sucks. Ironically , sometimes you can do your job so well that management does not want to move you and have to break ion a new employee. Especially a public facing job like receptionist.

[Shiprex]

They see you as the reliable one who will fill in and if given proper job wouldn't be available for the emergency and menial tasks they have you doing. I wouldn't even tell them I would go

[In_Trance]

You can ask it but you're never going to get the real answer

[robocop666]

quit man

[Asker]

I will, I've started looking already. I'm going to quit when I have to work out my notice. I've got 50. hours. of annual leave to use up too. Lol.