Well, that happened...

david-wilkins · 2017-09-06T11:07:58.000Z

Our HR department is making official job titles and descriptions for everyone for the first time ever.

I just met one-on-one with one of the HR folks…

Basically if I disappeared, they’d need to hire 4-6 people to know how to do what I do…

I’m kindof depressed now

christopher6322 · 2017-09-06T11:11:22.000Z

Aww, don’t be depressed. Think of it as a “selling point”.

“If I leave, you have to spend x dollars to replace me. You should just pay me what you’d pay people to replace me”

Nick-C · 2017-09-06T11:12:36.000Z

Sounds to me like they just gave you loads of evidence to take to management to justify a bigger IT team and a nice raise for yourself

outnlimbo · 2017-09-06T11:15:21.000Z

I wouldnt think thats something to be depressed about, but more to boast about…

jadrien · 2017-09-06T11:18:52.000Z

So ask for a raise equivalent to 4-6 people.

Denis-Kelley · 2017-09-06T11:23:36.000Z

joecarter7488 · 2017-09-06T11:23:41.000Z

I get it! This is my last week at current job and they just realized how much I actually do. (I’ve always said that if your stuff works, then I am doing my job.) I gave 2.5 weeks notice, but they haven’t started hiring a replacement yet, so I am having to “band-aid” train people to keep the site going after I leave. So far I have had to train 4 people.

ericabalsley · 2017-09-06T11:27:57.000Z

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james485 · 2017-09-06T11:41:51.000Z

Well at least they didn’t tell you to vacate the building

Mike400 · 2017-09-06T11:58:20.000Z

Yep, IT in SMBs tend to do a lot of different things, and generally do them well. When HR gets these job description documents they try to foist one description on everyone and for IT at least, it simply doesn’t work.

karolszymanski · 2017-09-06T13:21:01.000Z

There is one title that works…“IT Department”

That’s what I have under my name. If someone wants to be specific I tell them Network Admin/Wizard. But for me, IT Dept pretty much encompasses all the different little jobs I do.

georgemcfarlin · 2017-09-06T13:22:52.000Z

Sounds like a start to a conversation about getting 4-6 pay checks a week.

christopheramweg · 2017-09-06T13:32:21.000Z

Then they should be paying you 4 - 6 times the entry-level offering, right? If not … why not? It sounds like it’s time to start asking some tough questions!

kellyflynn · 2017-09-06T13:48:56.000Z

Don’t let them guilt you! Ask for money and a whiskey fridge.

mpukey · 2017-09-06T14:34:06.000Z

To be fair to HR (which does NOT come naturally to me, so be patient…) it’s situations like this that create those insane job descriptions we’ve all seen. They actually think these job descriptions describe what you used to do, so of course they can find someone ELSE with those skills. No problem.

“Entry Level IT / Help Desk Technician wanted. Must have MA in Computer Science, 3-5 years experience in all of the following: Network Admin, AD Admin, Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2016 and Windows desktop OS from XP to Windows 10. Must bleed Apple like Guy Kawasaki. Must have experience with VPN, WiFi, LAN, NIC, WAN, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS, Token Ring, Ethernet and Octopus mating habits. Must have experience running cable and other wiring. Excellent Customer Service Skills. Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays with no notice as required.”

tjollimore · 2017-09-06T15:09:10.000Z

Salary: $38,000 per annum

christopheramweg · 2017-09-06T15:11:21.000Z

Troy Jollimore:

Salary: $38,000 per annum

Salaried (but will work an average minimum of 65 hours weekly).

fabian-softwarekeep · 2017-09-06T15:20:42.000Z

Don’t feel depressed, It’s the best way that the company know what you do and they can compensate you with $$$

jackie-i-sw · 2017-09-06T15:28:32.000Z

I basically read that as you being a superhero! Don’t be depressed!

robertn361 · 2017-09-06T16:01:57.000Z

MarkP1234:

Octopus mating habits.

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@mpukey