I used to be General Manager of a business, but when my wife became pregnant with twins, I scaled back to Engineering Manager so I wouldn't have to work so much and was more available to help with the kids. They are now two and I am looking to be a General Manager again at a new company. I am afraid if I tell them this reason for the demotion they will take it as I will be leaving all the time when something happens with my kids. I work in a very "old generation" fathers type of industry.
2006-08-15 05:13:58 · 12 answers · asked by parkdad73 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
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2006-08-23 00:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tough question, but I would say that you took a 'different' position to reacquaint yourself with the technology. Being at the top can make you... distant from the workers, and you knew that by taking an engineering job, you would be able to better understand and synergize the team. Now that you've 'done your time', you're ready to take your new found skills and manage with a clearer understanding of the total business.
Make EVERY move, a step up (either in responsibility or in more rounded job knowledge). Write down the things that you 'gained' in the engineering position. That will help you 'sell' it.
good luck
2006-08-15 05:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though I understand the kind of industry, I wouldn't think your reasoning for the demotion is bad. I think if you were to say something to the effect of, "When my wife had twins, I knew that she was going to need my help and it put me in a position where I knew I couldn't give my all to my work. So instead of doing the bare minimum, when I'm used to putting in a 110%, I decided to step down. The company benefitted and I defininitely did as a dad. Now that my wife and children aren't as dependent on me, I want to challenge myself with this position." As someone who works as a manager of professionals, I would respect that.
2006-08-15 05:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by shannonscorpio 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be up front right from the start. Let them know having twins was more than you or your wife bargained for at the time. So, after serious consideration and some projecting to the future, both you and your wife agreed and decided scaling down at that time, was the best possible answer for all concerned. Helping to secure & insure a strong foundation at home, "then" has only helped to insure your abilities as an insightful and decaited Mgr. now!
2006-08-22 17:18:06 · answer #4 · answered by mia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest with them...I mean, if they're "old school," they should definitely understand about family.... Let them know that you know the kind of responsibility it takes to be a General Manager (because of your past experience) and you know that you are ready to make that committment again.
Of course your wife and kids are going to need your attention, but your kids are a little bit older, you have discussed the situation with your wife, you are also both prepared to do what is best financially for your entire family.
Good luck
Don't say anything negative like using a phrase such as "bare minimum." you don't want to leave a bad taste in their mouth...rephrase that statement if you choose to say something LIKE that.
2006-08-15 05:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by one_sera_phim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
peculiarly, do no longer criticize your former organization over it. Your skill organization gained't opt to imagine that you'll sometime be complaining about him. It truly relies upon on the rationalization. If it grow to be merely a effect of downsizing or layoffs, say so - there is not any shame in that and it occurs each and each of the time. in case you've been terminated for something adverse like insubordination or adverse overall performance and also you may't placed a favorable spin on it, merely state that you had some differences of opinion with the organization's (or your manager's) philosophy (or practices, if suited) and all of it began to effect your artwork, so the alternative grow to be made to seek new opportunities. late ADDITION TO MY comments: i love Justine's answer. i love it very a lot.
2016-11-25 19:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply anyhow. You can't second guess what they will decide. If your approached on the subject, be truthful and explain the full reason and what the chances are for it happening again. If your working for the same company I would say your hired on your company merits of how you handle your work and not based on your home life.
2006-08-22 06:02:50 · answer #7 · answered by AL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't call it a demotion in the interview. You were pro-active to change your job beforehand so that you could handle your job and family both.
They will see the change on your app. and resume, so I would say that you decided to make a change because of your children's birth and now you are ready for new opportunities... I would call their attention to it and not wait for them to ask about it.
Good luck!
2006-08-22 18:40:03 · answer #8 · answered by Andy-Lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see no reason why you couldn't tell them the truth. Being forthcoming in why you choose to self demote, denotes personal responsibility, in my humble opinion.
2006-08-15 05:25:51 · answer #9 · answered by Battlerattle06 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think honesty is the best policy. I'd rather work for people that have compassion and respect truth as opposed to lying to appease them. Why would you want to work anywhere where you have to lie about what's real?
Best regards!
2006-08-23 02:08:44 · answer #10 · answered by Dancer3d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋