HAVING MORE EXPERIENCE DOES NOT MEAN YOU'RE WISER!
Bear that in all mind all of you! So what if you've tasted more salt? So what if you're 40 and I'm only half your age? That does not determine the wisdom and capability of a person. What matters is whether you have fully grown up from each scenario you face and if you've become a better person.
I feel sympathy for you. You are one damn poor soul. Do you know how to do business? If not, then listen to the experts! YOU- the franchisee! Listen up!
Now, many of you might not know what I'm grumbling about. Let me tell my story.
My company specializes in the nail business. Being a pioneer in this market, we created franchise programs so that we can have more outlets islandwide. Now, this particular franchisee which we just signed on is causing a hell lot of trouble for me. She and her other 4 partners are not communicating well with each other. They are so stingy but expects so much in return. They think themselves as all high and mighty and that they should be given immediate attention. Who are you to me? You don't even pay us administrative fee! But 'in return', pushes all the blame to me and my designer. We are 2 innocent figures in this whole project. And also the most heavy-loaded ones. Whenever there is a problem, we are the ones fixing it. Whenever the problem is solved, we do not get credits. Absolutely great right? Said that we did not communicated well to her, and that she is not happy. BUT, does not blame us. How contradicting! C'mon, don't put on a false front. We can see through you and that makes you even more ugly!
Seriously, I am really thinking of changing jobs. Not only because of the franchisees, but also because of the job dissactisfaction. I slought hard for the company. BUT:
- Do not get paid OT but only replacement hours, which I do not even have the time to take cos' of the heavy workload I get
- Pay is not justifiable to the amount of work I am doing
- No bonus, no allowance, not profit-sharing, no commission for running retail stores
- Do not get paid on time for both salary n cpf
- Have to be on work mode even when I am off or on leave
Gosh... I really am reaching my limits. But, with the non-political management in my office, I'll surely miss them. Moreover, I have my own room, with personal stero and storage. This, I believe, I won't get to enjoy elsewhere unless I'm of a managerial level. However, I have doubts in such company. Will that lead to delay in payment? I've told my designer before, even if I have a heavy workload and am not paid enough, as long as I am being paid on time, I don't mind. Afterall, I'm doing something which I have interest in. You get it? I'm been bearing with this situation for 4-5 months alr. I practically have to ask for my pay every month. How many people can withstand that? Only my company staff. Some of them did not even receive their pay till 3 months later. I admire them for their loyalty and patience. But enough is enough. You have to speak up for yourself.
I'm currently now searching for jobs. Once I've found a position in an industry of my interest, I will resign. Final. No more hesitation. No more doubts.