To think manager is taking the p***?

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Partner called into manager's office recently to say if he keeps going the way he is and doing what he is doing, they will be looking to promote him to a senior managerial role soon.

Today, he was called back in and his manager has said if he potentially going to be promoted, he should start taking on some of the responsibilities. I think the manager is taking the piss all the extra work with no extra money. It's basically all the hours and roles the actual manager doesn't want.

It would be like someone being a teacher and the head asking them to be acting head a couple of times a week (doing all the jobs a head does and being accountable for things) but on a teacher's pay.

AIBU?

Wow thank you!

I am worked in the same line of work my whole adult life and this sort of thing never happens! I guess that's just how the world is outside of the local authority!

Yab a bit naive - it's how the world turns- those who get promoted are those who go the extra mile and demonstrate they have the skill set for the next role. Good luck to him and maybe try being supportive if he has to work a bit more until he bags the bigger job. Good luck to him

Totally normal. I suggest you refrain from giving your DP career advice.

I guess that's just how the world is outside of the local authority!

Exactly - welcome to the real world .

I never forget a relative of mine being delighted that he had been promoted - until he realised he wouldn't be paid 'overtime' for the management responsibilities that meant he had to work outside the core 9-5 hours. Get real.

I guess that's just how the world is outside of the local authority!

Oh dear, OP! You're not doing public sector workers any favours here! What would you do if he was expected to pull an all-nighter in the office at financial year end, or go in on a Saturday and Sunday, all for zero extra pay?

Public sector here. I did an acting up role for 2 years without being paid a penny extra. Did eventually end with the promotion.

I guess that's just how the world is outside of the local authority!

And inside the public sector for the vast majority! Nurses, doctors, teachers, police. Do you seriously think we all just work to rule?

Because people who resent doing over and above their perceived "work" are always the best candidates for promotion ...

In teaching there is a large rise in associate roles where you do the additional responsibilities of another role plus your own with no additional money.

Yes this is normal in nhs and in most work places including teaching! Yabu.

I guess that's just how the world is outside of the local authority!

It is.

fortunately we've a few terms of Tory government to end that nonsense though!

Its taking the piss. If you want staff to take on extra hours and responsibility you pay them for it.

Most jobs I've ever done, I've quickly moved up gaining more responsibility which wasn't always reflected in my wages. But the experience I got allowed me to add skills to my CV I wouldn't usually have had if I say no.
It's not always about the money, school teachers work crazy hours & then do lesson prep, marking at home. To see if they were suitable for more they'd be temporarily head of year. They did so well when the jobs opened they were first in line to get it, based on the sacrifice made by them, proving their capability. I don't know what DP does, but I'm guessing it's not open heart surgery in his office.
Embrace it before they pick someone else willing & knows the history of the company/job.

Have had similar cakes for ds for years - £40 each time. That's a reasonable price.

We have a regrade system at work. To get a regrade you have to prove you are already working beyond your current grade.