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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you need to realize that this is the way the workplace operates now - that work is part of your life 24/7.  And very few people get paid enough to deal with it in the grand scheme of things, except our Big Law Partners (who themselves are probably doing conference calls from their vacation spots in Bali at 4 am).

If you have trouble with your compensation, it is time for you to look for a new job.  Otherwise, it sounds like your directors may someday realize that you are a employee that is not willing to put in extra effort for them.  You will probably need to leave at some point anyway if you cannot adapt.  [/quote]

Totally agree with this.  If you are in a management role, then accessibility outside of the office is the norm these days.  I too am in a management position in a small association (smaller than yours), and this is the expectation.  Our company, however, provides a monthly stipend to management level employees who use their personal phones for work purposes.  If you are a strong performer, I suggest you go to your next review with a list of your rock star accomplishments, a current (or modified) job description that clearly lays out what you do, industry benchmarking data as to what the typical compensation is for your position (ASAE publishes one each year with data for a multitude of positions in all size associations), and a proposed compensation plan that includes a stipend for cell phone.

In my experience, smaller companies (esp non-profits) tend to not invest a lot of time/resource in human capital management (they're often in survival mode) but they also hate to lose good employees because just one vacancy can be crippling. If you make it easy for them to address your concerns and demonstrate leadership in managing your career, you might just get what you're seeking...or at least get closer to where you want to be.  If they say no, then you look elsewhere for a new opportunity. [/quote]

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