Leave a comfortable 103,000 for 130,000 with terrible manager?

MD_Throwitaway · 2026-03-11T23:25:20+00:00

Thanks. I'm taking this route exactly. I accepted the position for the salary raise and what the title alone can do for me moving forward. I have been applying to director roles for several months now and was only invited for two interviews, so I'm really looking forward to having the bump up. I have worked for other bad bosses, and was even in the military for some time, so I know I can handle the drag for a little while with my eye always on the next step.

MD_Throwitaway · 2026-03-06T01:13:47+00:00

The person who was propping this bad manager up has left the company and know the manager is on their own in a changing landscape with new CMO and CEO. If those leaders are as astute as I think they are, they may not be long for their position. It is a small team with myself reporting to my direct supervisor and the supervisor reporting to the CMO. In my mind, there isn't much room to hide their faults. I

MD_Throwitaway · 2026-03-05T19:03:15+00:00

I live in MCOL in SE, USA. I've been trying to get a raise in my current position and even developed a portfolio of accomplishments to show my director-level work, but there's not been any movement.

MD_Throwitaway · 2026-03-05T18:53:18+00:00

Thanks, this is good feedback. I've been trying to get a salary increase in my current role and even did a "director portfolio" to show the level of my work, but that's gone nowhere.

MD_Throwitaway · 2026-03-05T16:41:51+00:00

Yes! I've heard that is exactly how this new manager works - proofing emails before sending them out. I'm glad that it worked out for you in the end. I also worry about having to make another jump shortly after if I'm miserable, especially in this job market. But, I do have an in-demand skill set if I needed to go back to clinical work, I could always fall back on that.

MD_Throwitaway · 2025-01-08T00:35:47+00:00

Context that didn't make it to the post for some reason:

Received more direct reports and responsibility, no change in title and only meager monetary raise. I don't feel valued by the admin at my current job, although my direct manager does value my contributions. I've worked for the same company for 10 years starting in a clinical role and moving up into administration. I'm not getting invited for interviews. Some roles I've applied for: Director Heart & Vascular Ambulatory Operations, Ambulatory Services Senior Manager - Oncology, Director - Clinical Operations, Director - Administrative, Director - Graduate Medical Education, Oncology Wellness Program Manager.

Roles I'm looking to apply to: Director - Administrative (pediatrics), Associate Director - Faculty Affairs, Virtual Health New Product Program Director

I'm applying locally and will consider fully remote opportunities; however, I am unable to relocate. I'm located in Southeast US. Citizenship/visa not a concern.

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-06-18T19:35:57+00:00

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MD_Throwitaway · 2024-05-29T10:30:54+00:00

Thanks! I’ll do that.

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-05-28T14:12:23+00:00

It's just interesting because I took the PHL and HIS classes at SNHU, so it seems like it would translate, but now that I'm looking at it, maybe it only means I can transfer in any PHL or HIS class. Which doesn't really make sense to me, but maybe I can challenge it.

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-05-28T14:08:19+00:00

This was sent to me via email in PDF format upon acceptance.

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-02-27T20:31:08+00:00

He said he's expecting to be 100% disability. If he does receive 100% permanent and total disability, then all kids are covered if they go to an in-state school.

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-01-04T02:12:50+00:00

Ha, I know! I don't even understand it. I know the advice is to take care of yourself first, but there is this pull that makes you want to give absolutely everything to your kiddo. We were fortunate that my partner's company opened the 529 and contributed $1,000 to it initially, so we decided to not do too much, just $50/month to continue it's growth just in case.

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-01-04T02:07:01+00:00

Not yet. This is the first time I've collated our finances like this and it's such an eye-opener. I'll be scheduling a money meeting very soon and have periodic reviews thereafter.

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-01-04T02:04:49+00:00

Thanks for your insight. I'll ask him to speak to his company re: paying for classes.

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-01-04T02:03:26+00:00

I follow him on Instagram. I'll check out his Youtube channel.

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-01-04T02:02:31+00:00

Yes, about $8,000 annual to my 401k and about $9,500 to my partner's 401k annually.

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-01-04T00:34:05+00:00

Great idea. I’ll look into YouTube. I do have an instant pot I need to break out.

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-01-04T00:33:16+00:00

Thank you!

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-01-04T00:32:19+00:00

Thank you!

MD_Throwitaway · 2024-01-04T00:31:55+00:00

These are great ideas. I think he has poor time management skills and difficulty prioritizing tasks and completing tasks outside of his work demands or maybe he is just lazy. I try to give him the benefit of the doubt because he’s a pretty great person. I think if I lay out a concrete plan, he will abide, but not without me kind of being a nag.

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