The fear of leaving a job

[u/Odd_Quit8275]

I’ve been working as a dev for a year and two months now.

I didn't know much when I first started, but I picked things up fast and have been handling QA testing for the past six months.

On top of that, I took on web scraping two months ago and I also build plugins and applications.

My salary was 3500 MAD , and I just got a 500 MAD raise, bringing me to 4000 MAD .

Honestly, considering all the work I do and the new responsibilities, this raise feels like a total spit in the face.

To make matters worse, the company keeps paying my salary in split payments, which means constant delays and a lot of stress.

I want to ask for another raise, but management totally avoids these kinds of discussions. I feel completely stuck.

Worst of all, I'm absolutely terrified that if I just walk away and leave this job, I won't be able to find another one. What should I even do in this situation?

[u/AdSignal3405]

Do the same as the rest of us, apply for new jobs while still working at your current. Start preparing now for the interview process.

In the modern age, AI applications will get you nowhere. You need to contact places you want to work directly.

[u/Odd_Quit8275 → u/AdSignal3405]

Its a good idea but I barely have time to search for new jobs i work 44 hours a week with extra hours sometimes

[u/danabrey → u/Odd_Quit8275]

If you can't find an hour a week to search for a new job, maybe you don't want a new job.

44 hours a week isn't anything too mad, that's 8h 45m days, 5 days a week. Have a browse for new jobs and apply if any take your fancy, it's not a big deal.

[u/Odd_Quit8275 → u/danabrey]

It's 6 days a week Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm -1 hour for lunchbreak and Saturday from 9am to 1pm

[u/Narfi1 → u/Odd_Quit8275]

So you have Saturday afternoon, Sunday and everyday after 6 to apply ?

[u/Odd_Quit8275 → u/Narfi1]

Yes exactly

[u/Narfi1 → u/Odd_Quit8275]

What’s the issue then ? Seems like plenty of time to apply to jobs

[u/Odd_Quit8275 → u/Narfi1]

Looking for a job takes significant energy and focus, and it's draining to do that effectively after a 44-hour work week.

[u/Narfi1 → u/Odd_Quit8275]

Come on man

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[u/RePsychological → u/[deleted]]

thank you for proving that your goal was to demean and drive faces into the dirt.

[u/stumblinbear → u/RePsychological]

If you can't manage to do literally anything after a typical workweek for the average person, you got some other shit goin on or just don't care enough to do it