Stay? Quit?
I (42M) work for a tiny tiny nonprofit in California (tiny meaning me, my supervisor and our bookkeeper). I’ve been in the job for 7ish years. I got a slight title change but for the most part I’ve been doing the same work (which is, all the things because nonprofit)
My supervisor started the organization ~15 years ago and it’s basically her show. I weigh in, share my thoughts, contribute to projects but at the end of the day it’s her thing and I’m a supporting character. I don’t always agree with strategic directions, make it known, but it still moves ahead with her strategy. It feels defeating, and I’m not being brought up into leadership in any meaningful way.
I’m micromanaged sometimes (she explains how to respond to emails…) and then other times feels like she has no idea what I’m doing, even though I’m 1/3 of the team.
Why haven’t I left: I love the work itself. It feels meaningful, I get to meet so many people, and I understand the work and feel confident in my abilities It also pays decently well for my area (although I was denied a raise recently…) and comparable roles just don’t compete wage-wise.
I’m really struggling. Should I just put my head down and deal with it? Push back and risk a LOT of tension between 2 of the 3 employees? Should I quit? Appreciate any help.