Case in point, most companies state up front that they are "employment at will" meaning that they can lay you off with zero notice. You, on the other hand, are to give weeks (if not months) notice if you plan to leave. Happens all the time, make decision, follow through or not, just don't demonstrate or convey for effect.
So, yes, do your resume, as it's a nice touch of reality to see how the market is doing and see what you're worth elsewhere. This isn't necessarily a bad thing either way. I believe in this, not the version 'professional' resume writers pitch. Ever meet one who knew a planer from a boring mill?
Actually this is a rare opportunity to show you think like an owner, not a self-centered employee. Make good suggestions on increasing revenue, lowering costs. Point out any inefficiencies, and what could be done to improve that. Disagree somewhat here, don't make them. Hint what you have, ask "What's it worth?".
Too many people seem to think it’s a good idea to be suspicious, maybe to act like you’re irreplaceable, how maybe you’ll walk if there’s anything you don’t like. Of course you can do or be any of these things...just keep it to yourself. 110%! No union needed.
Read through entire 4 page thread. Truths in every post; those above kicked it off,
all rang in to reinforce those. Here's mine;
I perused job-specific ads on a near daily basis. Knew opportunities in a very up-to-date manner. Didn't matter when that changed from print to internet, my resume was always on some desk somewhere, with whatever caveat fit "selling my house, I know welding too, relocating to tend elderly parents, fiancee has new job, company was sold, planning retirement, fed-up with corporate BS, want to live closer to outdoor recreation....".
Maybe 3 places in 50+ years, I had
their back 100%. One was USN, 26 years worth. Most just OK to work at, some barely. When
I'd had my fill, it was new to them, kept whatever plans to myself.
When they'd hint of adverse change, I was ready - company meeting, one on one, out on the floor..."
Watch me; I'll show what these keys are for". Some would talk me out of it, at a cost; that's what compensation means. Compensation comes in many forms.
A good friend still is where we both worked, a selfish filthy owner-operator tool room. They spend hours, MANY hours, tuning what ever recreation gear for upcoming season, all year long. 2-1/3 guys generating all the receivables to support 6 full timers. But the friend can't get an hour off-clock here and there (or keys for a Saturday) to build a fixture to trim cymbals with edge splitting. He is a professional musician with a day job and good machinist. There are machines I offered good cash for NO one uses, Thompson grinder, M&M keyseater, Robot grinder, die filer, restroom lockers; no dice. I equate that as compensation too, great unappreciated iron that would help me.
Finally, non-comp agreements. Talk about insecurity complexes. Or is it extortion? Yeah, while I'm there. Sign it, cover your tracks. "I saw it on the internet...". Make proving it cost them up the wazoo.
Once, they kept final check. I wouldn't sign on exit, my box was already out the door, rolled her in elsewhere by weeks end. There is no tool in my box, no memory or design in my head, not put there myself.
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