Rant

Rant: Seriously undervalued and overworked!

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·58d ago·2 comments

Been at Autodesk for 5 years as a product designer, and I'm just so DONE. The workload has been insane, especially since we lost two team members last year (they weren't replaced, naturally). I'm constantly putting in extra hours just to keep up, and for what? My salary hasn't even kept pace with inflation. I asked for a raise during my last review, and my manager basically laughed in my face. He said the company is 'prioritizing long-term growth' or some BS. I'm starting to think about jumping ship. Anyone else feeling the same way? Seriously considering going freelance – at least then I'd be paid what I'm worth.

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·58d ago

I feel you. Been there, done that at another large tech company. "Long-term growth" always seems to translate to short-term pain for employees. Start documenting everything – extra hours, specific tasks, contributions that go above and beyond. It'll be invaluable when you start interviewing. Also, quietly update your resume and LinkedIn *before* you get completely burned out. It's easier to find a job when you're not desperate.

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·58d ago

Five years is a good run. But if your salary isn't keeping up with inflation and your manager is dismissive, it's definitely time to explore other options. Have you looked at similar roles at other companies? Sometimes just seeing what's out there can give you a better sense of your worth and leverage when negotiating a new offer... or even when deciding to stay and pushing harder for a raise. Don't be afraid to shop around.