All this talk about job titles...

[Yapakanichi]

It got me thinking about my job title...

I was hired as a data entry clerk....

I don't know what that involves, but I know what I do. I build window house packets to be ordered. That's my "official" thing I do. Now I build all the house packets. Like the quotes, the orders, the does this work, etc etc etc. I also am responsible for inputting service requests into the system, printing off the requests for the receivers when they arrive. This involves going through multiple lists, locating the order in the system, and printing and delivering the paperwork to the service department. I also am in charge of scrubbing the invoices for charges that we do not pay. This can be PDF files +100 pages long. I also created an excel file that is updated (by me) weekly of the company statements and have to scrub through this too. I create and send out weekly salesperson cost analysis reports weekly as well. And I create a weekly delivery schedule for incoming shipments.

Now this got me thinking.....is this a normal data entry job anymore? I was once called an "ordering specialist" by the boss.

[Hawkeye]

Well, you're entering data and making sure it is correct... so... yes?

[DETRoadster]

Originally Posted by knowthebattle

It got me thinking about my job title...

I was hired as a data entry clerk....

I don't know what that involves, but I know what I do. I build window house packets to be ordered. That's my "official" thing I do. Now I build all the house packets. Like the quotes, the orders, the does this work, etc etc etc. I also am responsible for inputting service requests into the system, printing off the requests for the receivers when they arrive. This involves going through multiple lists, locating the order in the system, and printing and delivering the paperwork to the service department. I also am in charge of scrubbing the invoices for charges that we do not pay. This can be PDF files +100 pages long. I also created an excel file that is updated (by me) weekly of the company statements and have to scrub through this too. I create and send out weekly salesperson cost analysis reports weekly as well. And I create a weekly delivery schedule for incoming shipments.

Now this got me thinking.....is this a normal data entry job anymore? I was once called an "ordering specialist" by the boss.

The role is whatever your company decides to call it. We have a very similar sounding position at my company. The folks who are in it are called "Project Coordinators." We would not attract the kind of people we do in the recruiting process if we posted ads for "Data Entry Clerk." You might stand a chance of getting your company to change the position title if you can appeal to their ability to attract and retain better talent if they title the role differently. When I hear "Date Entry Clerk" I'm picturing an entry level accounting department position for someone with a highschool or associates degree.

[King Rudi]

Fellow Project Coordinator here. As I was reading your job responsibilities I thought that sounded a lot like what I do but just a little different. I deal primarily with engineering type projects essentially the same function however you guys seem to be on the selling end as to where I am on the purchasing end. Sounds more like an Inside Sales Support type position to me.

[CTinline-six]

My previous job had data entry clerks. They basically just typed data into excel spreadsheets and campus databases. It was really a transfer of information, no knowledge required. If you could read and type you could do the job, which is why it was entry level $10/hour.

It sounds like you do more than that.

I was first hired at my company as an onsite IT technician. I am now considered the "onsite IT coordinator for northeast accounts". Little of my job is actually being a technician, most of it is coordinating projects, managing processes at different sites, and meeting with district administrators/clients.

[MrRoboto]

You sound like an Order Manager.

[Banana Hammock]

Secretary?

[Yapakanichi]

It sounds like my suspicions would be correct that they pay....ok the pay for a data entry clerk is pretty good here for the area.

However, this is not a data entry position anymore and I'm seriously being underpaid because of this. I don't really know how to deal with this....

I should use my GI bill....

[tdott]

Sounds like an Order Picker, warehouse job.

[Hawkeye]

deal with it by finding a better job if you are not happy, which based on a few other threads, I would say you aren't. I don't understand what is so hard about that.

[Yapakanichi]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

deal with it by finding a better job if you are not happy, which based on a few other threads, I would say you aren't. I don't understand what is so hard about that.

Where I am jobs are not the easiest things to come by. Companies know this and underpay, lie and deceive to give you as little money as possible. Also it's about self worth ya know? Unfortunately, again companies prey on that and pay you little, lie to you, do illegal things, and even use your disability against you. If you have read my other threads; then yes you're right, I'm miserable.

And I have been looking and I have been applying. I also have had interviews. Market is tough out there.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by knowthebattle

Where I am jobs are not the easiest things to come by. Companies know this and underpay, lie and deceive to give you as little money as possible. Also it's about self worth ya know? Unfortunately, again companies prey on that and pay you little, lie to you, do illegal things, and even use your disability against you. If you have read my other threads; then yes you're right, I'm miserable.

And I have been looking and I have been applying. I also have had interviews. Market is tough out there.

What area are you from? Location says "your mom's" lol.

[Yapakanichi]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

What area are you from? Location says "your mom's" lol.

there is a reason jobs are scarce at your mom's lol

I'm in FL on the east Coast near Daytona

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by knowthebattle

there is a reason jobs are scarce at your mom's lol

I'm in FL on the east Coast near Daytona

LOL gotcha.

Have you thought about relocating? I'm not sure if you have family or reasons that really keep you there, but I know when I was job hunting last go around there were certain positions that would definitely have me considering it.

[Yapakanichi]

Own property is why I don't relocate. Plus I'm not relocating anymore. I'm done with moving.

I don't mean to come off rude or abrasive, but I just can't move around anymore. I've done it for a long time.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by knowthebattle

Own property is why I don't relocate. Plus I'm not relocating anymore. I'm done with moving.

I don't mean to come off rude or abrasive, but I just can't move around anymore. I've done it for a long time.

I totally get that man. I have quite a few military family/friends who seem to never stay in one spot. I can't imagine what that is like.

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

Everyjob title sounds so lavish no days. People are bottom feeders and somehow get the title "specialist" or Project manager...when you really don't manage. Don't mean to offend, just a trend I've seen

[King Rudi]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

Everyjob title sounds so lavish no days. People are bottom feeders and somehow get the title "specialist" or Project manager...when you really don't manage. Don't mean to offend, just a trend I've seen

This is true but on the opposite end of the spectrum, who wants a shitty job title? When I was 16, my first job was bagging groceries at Kroger's with a title of "Front End Specialist"

Currently we have "Sanitation Crews" no one wants to be a "Shoveler of Shit."

At a former job I was asked to give myself my own title for my business cards. I ran the purchasing department so I chose "Acquirement Overlord."

[Yapakanichi]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

Everyjob title sounds so lavish no days. People are bottom feeders and somehow get the title "specialist" or Project manager...when you really don't manage. Don't mean to offend, just a trend I've seen

Well I do not understand why I am being called a bottom feeder....

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

I totally get that man. I have quite a few military family/friends who seem to never stay in one spot. I can't imagine what that is like.

Hence the reason....

Originally Posted by Not_Judy

This is true but on the opposite end of the spectrum, who wants a shitty job title? When I was 16, my first job was bagging groceries at Kroger's with a title of "Front End Specialist"

Currently we have "Sanitation Crews" no one wants to be a "Shoveler of Shit."

At a former job I was asked to give myself my own title for my business cards. I ran the purchasing department so I chose "Acquirement Overlord."

It's not that I care about the job title, it's just maybe I can feel more appreciated where I am.

This hatred and spite for this company really stems from being written up. I know it sounds petty, and I admit it took me a bit to grasp it too.

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

Originally Posted by knowthebattle

Well I do not understand why I am being called a bottom feeder....



Hence the reason....



It's not that I care about the job title, it's just maybe I can feel more appreciated where I am.

This hatred and spite for this company really stems from being written up. I know it sounds petty, and I admit it took me a bit to grasp it too.

didn't mean to offend. im sure your not a bottom feeder if you on the bmw fourms. call center people- hardware manager...when in reality they follow a phone tree

job title doesn't mean much to me. its what you do that matter cue batman music

[Yapakanichi]

I was just playing on words i knew you were not calling me a bottom feeder, and the BMW has nothing to do with it lol.

Listen batman, the joker wants me to work and work and work and get paid nothing. The joker is running the company and wants all of the money for friends and people in the clique.

I'm not apart of the Joker's clique...

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by knowthebattle

Where I am jobs are not the easiest things to come by. Companies know this and underpay, lie and deceive to give you as little money as possible. Also it's about self worth ya know? Unfortunately, again companies prey on that and pay you little, lie to you, do illegal things, and even use your disability against you. If you have read my other threads; then yes you're right, I'm miserable.

And I have been looking and I have been applying. I also have had interviews. Market is tough out there.

As long as you're looking at least you are doing something. I know this isn't always easy, but sometimes a different location can make a world of difference in the market and opportunities. Good luck with your search, I am not sure there is much you can do where you are at based off what I have read.