Thanks so much for the time to write all this!
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!
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!