Am I being too sensitive?? feeling a bit stressed.

[armyash]

Hi guys, just an update.

I spoke to my boss yesterday and he said he'd have a think and get back to me today or Tuesday. He came and met me on a job this afternoon and said he will give me an extra £10 a day. That's fine by me.

I enjoy working for the firm and they are all good guys. I have probably caused them hassle that they have kept quiet regarding call backs, not sure if that's a good thing or not as it would be good to know where I go wrong but could also smash my confidence lol.

I still have a lot to learn, it's hard to learn how to do something, take it all in and get the job done at a decent speed but that's my problem.

He has also offered me more hours or weekend work if I need the money. I have said I'll do every other Saturday starting in June as I have plans for most of this month, I would do every saturday but then that could cause friction at home plus also I have no family living around me so when ever I want to see anyone it usually means giving up a weekend.

All turned out ok, I'm not convinced he thinks I'm deserving of a pay rise but he agreed to it so I'm happy.

Thanks for all the replies, I doubt I would have asked if it wasn't for this thread.

 

[IDCHAPPY]

As long as your happy with it mate... don' sell yourself short, some folk will always take the **** if they think they can 🙂

 

[dave1]

Good on you ash, as long as you are happy with what you are earning now. Go back to him in 6 months and try again 🙂

 

[PlumbersMate]

Blinding news mate, in 6 months time, if he don't wanna up it again, you'll have the confidence to get out on your own. As said before start building your own client base and believe in yourself a bit more

 

[armyash]

I'm obviously lacking experience after only a year and a half doing it full time but I try and make up for it other ways.

I do lack confidence but another 6 months and i'll be past that.

 

[Masood]

Congratulations both on the rise, and the fact that your boss values you enough to agree to more pay. Do be careful with the extra hours, etc. Do the alternate Saturdays but try and cut back on the unpaid evenings. Your family need you too!

 

[mfgs]

Good news. If you are happy with your job and happy with the increase in pay, then its the perfect solution. When you feel its time to ask for another pay increase, which it will be in time as you are on quite low wages, then you will have the confidence to do so and not keep it inside and get all stressed about it.

As for working for yourself, it really isn't for everyone. I know everyone keeps going on about it, but maybe he is happy with a structured working life and no time wasters on the phone and doing quotes for people who never intend on using your services but just want free advice etc etc.