There are some great points here, but a few leaps.
Nope, not from a codependent family.
I did create the product (A game), I designed the game and designed a novel tech to run it. I was given an open brief and created this game based on my domain knowledge. It was meant to be part of a larger project but it got such a good response that it became the entire project.
I'm ok with people not being my friend and being professional. I'm unsettled by being singularly excluded and rumours spread about me.
My professionalism has been impeccable, beyond reproach even.
I did get payed, just not the full amount.
And I've got about 15 years behind me.
The things you've said that ring true are:
What you said about seeing another developer on the team getting paid far less than what they are worth. Yes I saw this, one of the middle managers let slip they thought he was a coward and would not leave because of poor pay. I foolishly ignored this sign, rather I tried to get them to increase his pay.
"CONTRACT IS NOT MONEY", oh yes! I know this very strongly. It is a concern, but my reputation is of more value here.
Because many people were involved in the game it feels odd to stand my ground, but I see no other alternative.
And yes, I did walk the second there was a refusal to pay.
I hope you don't get down voted too much here. Some good stuff!
I hope I helped some and I appreciate the feedback, and apologize, for the leaps I made. If your professionalism is beyond reproach and they are calling people 'cowards' and not paying the full amount, a few things are true.
1. You are in a toxic environment.
2. You are not paid to change or fix that environment.
3. You are not the problem.
There are so many great companies out there who treat people well; you would thrive at one. This is a great example of why the culture fit is so important in a job. If you do interview around make sure to ask things like "What does it feel like to work here?" or "What is the day to day like?" If you get far enough in an interview ask to speak to some peers and get their take on the stuff that is not specifically tech related.
Look around and find a good job where people who are friendly. You spent way too much time learning your craft to deal with bullshit.
Honestly it sounds like you just work with a bunch of dicks.
No worries, you and others are helping me see this.
It's such a good point to find the right environment. I think that's the best approach going forward with other companies. I've worked with many people over the years and was perfectly fine not being close friends or anything like that, this is the first time I've had people actively trying to exclude me from inter staff things as well as with others in the local community.
There are some great points here, but a few leaps.
Nope, not from a codependent family.
I did create the product (A game), I designed the game and designed a novel tech to run it. I was given an open brief and created this game based on my domain knowledge. It was meant to be part of a larger project but it got such a good response that it became the entire project.
I'm ok with people not being my friend and being professional. I'm unsettled by being singularly excluded and rumours spread about me.
My professionalism has been impeccable, beyond reproach even.
I did get payed, just not the full amount.
And I've got about 15 years behind me.
The things you've said that ring true are:
What you said about seeing another developer on the team getting paid far less than what they are worth. Yes I saw this, one of the middle managers let slip they thought he was a coward and would not leave because of poor pay. I foolishly ignored this sign, rather I tried to get them to increase his pay.
"CONTRACT IS NOT MONEY", oh yes! I know this very strongly. It is a concern, but my reputation is of more value here.
Because many people were involved in the game it feels odd to stand my ground, but I see no other alternative. And yes, I did walk the second there was a refusal to pay. I hope you don't get down voted too much here. Some good stuff!