Putting in extra hours a day and not being paid for those extra hours? (Which might sound weird but that's how it's been going with me for the past year and a half)
I get paid for mine, so I don't know what that's like. I know for a fact that my next level may be a pay rise, but I won't get paid overtime anymore. It would be part of my job role to get the job done, even if it was past my contracted hours.
Unrealistic timelines (like build a freaking lib in a half day and don't say a word)?
This is where you have to be very careful. You need to slowly build up an aura of trust. Eventually when you say "This isn't possible in the time you have provided me, I need x amount of time" they will believe you. But again, it comes down to proving your trust. Don't give yourself not enough time, but also not way too much time. Your timeframe needs to be feasible for them too.
Not-so-competitive salary?
Personally, I don't know how much I'm worth. Looking around, I'm paid what I should be expected. But the work I actually do requires so much effort, skill, and time that I do feel like I should be getting paid more. I can't advise anything on this, unfortunately.
Constant mental pressure without even a break?
Take breaks. If they tell you not to, tell them you need to recharge. I take 2 15 minute breaks and 1 30 minute lunch break every day. In those times I am 100% away from my desk and anything remotely work, i.e. looking at memes on my phone. I do wander around talking to people for a few minutes, but when it comes to crunch time, I'm always at my desk getting everything done to the best of my ability.
Putting in extra hours a day and not being paid for those extra hours? (Which might sound weird but that's how it's been going with me for the past year and a half)
I get paid for mine, so I don't know what that's like. I know for a fact that my next level may be a pay rise, but I won't get paid overtime anymore. It would be part of my job role to get the job done, even if it was past my contracted hours.
Unrealistic timelines (like build a freaking lib in a half day and don't say a word)?
This is where you have to be very careful. You need to slowly build up an aura of trust. Eventually when you say "This isn't possible in the time you have provided me, I need x amount of time" they will believe you. But again, it comes down to proving your trust. Don't give yourself not enough time, but also not way too much time. Your timeframe needs to be feasible for them too.
Not-so-competitive salary?
Personally, I don't know how much I'm worth. Looking around, I'm paid what I should be expected. But the work I actually do requires so much effort, skill, and time that I do feel like I should be getting paid more. I can't advise anything on this, unfortunately.
Constant mental pressure without even a break?
Take breaks. If they tell you not to, tell them you need to recharge. I take 2 15 minute breaks and 1 30 minute lunch break every day. In those times I am 100% away from my desk and anything remotely work, i.e. looking at memes on my phone. I do wander around talking to people for a few minutes, but when it comes to crunch time, I'm always at my desk getting everything done to the best of my ability.
I try my best to do the same. But it just keeps getting worse and worse.