Aiming for higher position
@luisga814 (7138)
Quezon City, Philippines
August 3, 2022 2:41pm CST
Hi there. Good morning. I'm still on my night work shift. There's no chat yet. Maybe customers has no issues for this day because as of the moment, I only assisted 16 customers and less than hours that will be the end of work shift.
While waiting for another customer, my supervisor is encouraging us to apply for high position of course to have higher income and higher responsibility. One of his insights, if majority of us will be promoted, there's also a bigger chance that he will promoted also in higher position. His aimed position will be handling teams not only agents but teams. If you're a supervisor, you're handling agents.
I'm validating issues if I'm going to apply for a supervisor. To start with this, currently, as an agent, I'm working at home. No travel expenses and I can sleep on the right time outside my work shift. Another benefits, my internet connection billing statement every month is part of my monthly salary.
Now, if I'll be promoted as a supervisor, the benefits of the internet allowance will be removed because I'll be reporting on site. Since I'll be reporting on site, I'll be travelling go to site. Based on the distance, I need to allot between 2-3 hours going to the site and another 2-3 hours going back home.
So that will be 4-6 hours will be lost in terms of travelling only that in working at home. I'm using that as my rest hours already.
Another thing, travel allowance is not included in my salary increase.
What do you think?
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Aug 22
You have to weigh the pros and cons of the position and decide if the pros outweigh the cons and decide if it's the best fit for you.
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@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
3 Aug 22
@kaylachan Yes, I'm validating the pros and cons and I'm not even aware how much will be the salary increase.
@marlina And what's your thoughts, why I should not apply?
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Aug 22
@luisga814 Is there a way you can research it?
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@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
3 Aug 22
@kaylachan Honestly, I'm asking to some but they can't provide exact numbers.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
4 Aug 22
I was told once at a job that a higher position meant more responsibility and less money. I told that company I wasn't interested in moving up, then. And then found a better job.
In my opinion, you should be putting in applications with other jobs that offer better pay for the same amount of work you're doing now. Then deciding if the other factors in the job are worth going after.
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@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
4 Aug 22
@DaddyEvil Great. That's the suggestion of Sam also.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
4 Aug 22
@luisga814 
I told you he's a smart young man. 
And no, I didn't tell him my opinion on you finding a new job. (We did talk about you needing more money to do an upgrade on Kyler's pc. I told Sam that I didn't think you were anticipating getting enough money for that any time soon.)
I told you he's a smart young man.
And no, I didn't tell him my opinion on you finding a new job. (We did talk about you needing more money to do an upgrade on Kyler's pc. I told Sam that I didn't think you were anticipating getting enough money for that any time soon.)1 person likes this
@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
4 Aug 22
@DaddyEvil Honestly speaking, I don't know what will be my decision. I'm balancing the pros and cons. I appreciate the way you suggested to me. Yes, that correct, promotion might be additional salary but not enough for the amount of stress made.
In regards with the salary upgrade of Kyler, I don't think so if I can do that this year or even next year. I can't even upgrade my own computer.
My work station as a customer service representative of an online shopping site for fashion dress and shoes although that's good specs but that's not mine. That's company property in which I can't do anything outside the company usage such as writing books. I'm writing books to my classic PC.
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@rsa101 (40946)
• Philippines
4 Aug 22
It is entirely up to you, in my opinion. If you are qualified and feel that you should move up the ladder, why not? It is totally up to you if you think you will gain more from it in terms of the perks that come along with it and lose some allowances and time due to reporting on site. I don't fully understand your situation or the benefit to the organization, thus you are the only one who can make that decision.
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@rsa101 (40946)
• Philippines
4 Aug 22
@luisga814 That is for you to determine if the benefits and salary can work for you or not.
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@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
4 Aug 22
@rsa101 For me I know for sure that I'm qualified. But thinking that the benefits and salary is not worthy.
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@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
4 Aug 22
@rsa101 For now, I think, I will be contended for being an agent for the meantime and not pursuing the higher position.
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@toniganzon (77064)
• Philippines
4 Aug 22
Whatever you think might benefit you is the best choice.
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@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
4 Aug 22
@toniganzon Thanks. I appreciate it.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
4 Aug 22
The supervisor job doesn't sound like a good deal. That's too much travel time and no travel allowance given.
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@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
4 Aug 22
@LindaOHio Yes. I don't know why that's the case. Maybe out company seems to see that my travel distance is not their problem. I need to adjust myself.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
4 Aug 22
Sometimes, those manager positions are just not worth the stress and trouble.
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@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
4 Aug 22
@misunderstood_zombie Yes indeed. Thanks.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
3 Aug 22
Just do what you want to do, and what makes sense for you and family. Don't let anyone pressure you into anything.
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@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
3 Aug 22
@snowy22315 I wanted to be promoted of course but the waste of time in travelling is one of my concerns. Maybe when all of us will be obliged to report on site and there's no work at home anymore, I can consider the the promotion.
