I work for a large corporation who is preparing for an IPO. Over the last year, and especially starting last fall, management has tightened rules and increased prices, we have lost a vet and are losing another at the end of the year. I feel disgusted at what I have to charge. Even being generous with my clients I am making a ton of money (at 21% production). I can work 15+ hours over what I am contracted but leaving 15 mins early is not allowed. The lack of autonomy is the nail in the coffin for me. I got a $7000 production bonus and was still required to use 2 days PTO.
I have a meeting with corporate this week regarding my sustainability concerns. How do I ask for more flexibility and more PTO? Is there even a point?
I want to start my own clinic but I want to have another year or two under my belt first. I just don’t know how long I will survive here.