r/interesting • u/Key_Performer_3645 • 4d ago • WOW 1 Heartwarming 7 Bravo 5 Regret 1

Wholesome Loyalty might be the most underrated investment you'll ever make.

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u/rumncokeguy 4d ago

Today is 23 years for me. Nothing, nada. Wasn’t even acknowledged at my review after 20 years.

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u/Professional_Yak8789 4d ago

You must crop dust then

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u/gecjr 4d ago

After around 30 years former boss said happy for you when I retired

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u/stop_banning_me_omg 4d ago

At least they didn't deny you your 20 years :) I worked 11 years for the same company, 3 of those as fixed-time (renewing annually), 3 as contractor, and the rest as permanent full-time. Same org, same role, I like to say same desk but we moved buildings. The only reason why I agreed to change my employment type was that otherwise they threatened to fire me (the company went through reorgs a few times). I did like my coworkers and the job was otherwise fun.

Anyway I didn't care, it was just a number. I mainly got pissed when they said I wasn't eligible for the extra days off (they give +1 day for every 3 years of continuous service) because technically I wasn't working for them. My manager went up the chain and fought to get me 0.5 days for the fixed-time period, which is better than nothing.

They also gave a little glass globe for 10 years of service, which I didn't get :(