I'm a manager at a convenient store and I'm getting to the point that I want to give it up and just be a regular cashier, I stay behind on my paper work all the time, the stress of it all is just getting to me, but everytime I go to tell them I don't want the managers postion anymore, I end up not telling them. I love my boss' they're like family to me and they have alot going on right now, short of employees so I feel sorry for them and won't tell them how I feel, so do I just go ahead, get brave and tell them how I feel and finally relieve myself from all the stress, or just keep my positon be unhappy so things will be better for them?
2006-08-05 17:09:35 · 5 answers · asked by shouldibe 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Keep the manager role. Your motivations appear pure and well intentioned.
Instead, take a heartfelt assessment of ALL the tasks on your plate and that of your team. The toughest thing for managers to do is delegate effectively, but it's also the most rewarding once you really learn how to do it well. Odds are, as you moved up to a manager role, you held onto some of your past responsibilities and added them to the things you do as a manager. If you have been lucky enough to hire a good staff, push some more of those things back to them so you can focus on "Managing".
By the way, probably half of a good manager's time is spent developing his or her people - look at yourself to see how you stack up in this regard. If you really can develop them, someday your company will have more good managers than they know what to do with and you'll move up rather than down in the organization!
2006-08-06 04:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by Ketel One Up 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You certainly have a dilemma. Sounds to me like the paperwork is bothering you the most... since I was also in management, I can relate. Does your boss know that he is like family to you? If not, you need to convey those feelings when you gently ask for some help with the paperwork... perhaps a part-time bookkeeper or secretary might just be the trick! You sound like someone who deserves to earn management pay... it's time to use those managerial skills and let your boss know that business is so good you need help to keep up with it!
2006-08-06 00:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can understand the paperwork dilemma.
Being self-employed doesn't change a thing. It gets worse.
However, you may want to make some kind suggestions as any manager might do to your boss to ask them to hire a part-time assistant to help you with some of this paperwork, perhaps a bookeeper or accountant or somebody who is better trained (and likely enjoys) this type of work.
2006-08-06 00:34:23 · answer #3 · answered by Angela B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you need to decrease your stress level or you won't be a good employee and maybe have health problems later. Secondly, I'm sure they would rather keep you as an experienced cashier than lose you altogether. Let them know what's going on.
2006-08-06 00:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to look out for yourself because no one else is going to. Tell them exactly what you wrote here--you don't think you're qualified to remain a manager and you'd rather be a cahsier. Offer to help them train someone new as long as they allow you to step back your responsibilities.
I don't blame you for your feelings. I have been offered management and supervisory positions throughout my life, but I just don't want them. I'm perfectly happy in the rank and file.
2006-08-06 00:19:16 · answer #5 · answered by misslabeled 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋