No cluons were harmed when "CatNipped" wrote:
Just because I couldn't pass the MCAD/MCSD certification
exams (even though I do all the work assigned to me 3
times faster than any other employee), my boss
kept pressuring me, hinting around that my job was in jeopardy
if I didn't take the tests and pass them. I finally had enough
and told the operations manager than I wasn't going to waste
my own money on taking 5, $250 tests, that I knew I would
fail (you only get reimbursed if you pass all five of the tests and
get the certification). The
operations manager told my boss and my boss told me he'd
"let" me "stay with the company" but my duties would have to change
(or rather be added to).

Sounds like he has someone younger and/or from a foreign country, who
will do the same work for half the salary, and he is trying to drive
you away without actually firing you.

Some thoughts:

1. You may be in a position to claim age harassment, although any
harassment claims need to be solidly documented.

2. If you have business cards, and the title is specific, you can
point out that the additional duties fo not fall under that title.

3. You can point out that the additional duties do not fall under the
job description as discussed when you were hired.

4. You can point out that certification was not a requirement, and
that you results speak out for your comptency.

At any rate, you are being scammed by a manager on a budget, who is
trying to use fear as a motivator and who may be getting a percentage
of every dollar saved, as a bonus. It is also possible that this
manager has the "if you aren't degreed/certified, then you don't
really know this stuff" mindset - which is a load of anally expressed
goo (evil grin).

It is in your best interests to get out of these additional duties,
or you will end up as the technical equivalent of a Walmart greeter.

If you can get out from under this manager, that might help...


Hugs and Purrs,
Mark
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