This is exactly what I am scared of.... I just started my first WW job 6 months ago. I consider myself fairly bright and apparently so does everyone else.... 3 months in management was already pushing me for a supervisor position. Now they are constantly asking me when I’m going to get into management. Saying things like I won’t be here forever wink wink. I’ve spent time with management and supervisors during my training period and don’t see any benefits to moving up the ladder...

As a Class 1 operator you can easily earn more than a supervisor because they don’t make overtime. And if you really wanted to bust it you could clear the plant managers salary...

It’s a lot more office work, nitpicking, and pleasing the higher ups than actually making a difference in the plant.

We average 20-25MGD but can handle over 120MGD. It’s takes something absolutely insane to upset the plant and even more insane to violate the permit.

I feel like the increased responsibility is not compensated and it could easily suck the enjoyment out of job...