Better-Income9828's journey

I recently found myself in a challenging situation at work. Both my manager and her director quit within a few months, leaving my team down to just me and one other colleague reporting to a Senior Director. With their departures, I've been asked to take on additional projects that were previously managed by my boss, all while juggling an increased workload due to our team being short-staffed. To make matters worse, the company has decided to freeze hiring for a new manager and director until Q1 2027. I'm contemplating my options; I want to explore new job opportunities, but I have a significant two-week trip planned for March, and I'm concerned about how that might affect my job search. If I decide to stay, I'm also unsure about how much of a raise I should ask for since I'm effectively doing more work without any increase in pay. I've received some advice suggesting that I should frame my capabilities as a reason to discuss a promotion or raise, and I’m considering how to approach that conversation. Others have also mentioned the importance of setting boundaries, which resonates with me as I navigate this situation.