I work for a major shipping company that is prodominantly union. I however am a non-union hourly full time employee. I make a little under 60 grand a year. I have put my resume and cover letter into HR expressing my interest in full time management, (with the same company, of course). My problem is I don't really know if I want to make this move. I'm ready as far as experience and education is concerned, but management has a bad reputation (for many reasons) in the company with the hourly employees and if I were to be in management, I want to be part of the solution, and not part of the problem. All of the sups and managers in our department seem to be cut from the same mold, and if they promote me I'm not changing for anyone for any reason. I come AS IS. I don't want to be a company puppet. I want to be a good supervisor and LEAD people, and improve their confidence in management personnel again. A coworker friend of mine told me to go with my gut, but my gut is telling me BEWARE!!!!!
2006-10-03 03:51:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Stick with what feels good. Sounds like you make pretty decent money where you're at. It also sounds like the people need you to stay where you're at. Of course if you could make a change for the better by being in management maybe you should go for the change. Change is good. Especially if you can make a change for the better for all concerned.
Think about your co-workers and where they would need you to be.
I wish you the best of luck in your decision. ! ! !
2006-10-03 03:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by Sweetea 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really cannot make a difference unless you know the difference. If you want to be on the team, you have to play their game. In management, your task is to improve the bottom line for the stockholders and investors. Sometimes that might mean telling lies to the laborers so thay they do not get angry and walk off the job. Unfortunately you must either be the puppet or the puppeteer when it comes to being in management. The average laborer does not care how profitable the company is. He just wants to be able to pay his bills, provide for his family, and live comfortably. When a manager is not able to do that, he has to make empty promises and tell lies in order to through to the next quarter so that the investors and stockholders do not pull out.
Being in management is a very difficult thing and you will find yourself in a situation where you will have to pretend that you care more than you are able to really care.
2006-10-03 04:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a thick skin to move into management some people have it some don't its not really about you its about whats best for the company and internal competitiveness so either jump in with both feet running or stay where you are. Once your in management they will run right over you if you have that I wont change for anyone attitude.Don't sound like your ready to me! Sorry but you asked.
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2016-12-26 08:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always listen to your gut instincts. You have to realize that once you become management you will become one of "them" through no fault of your own. I have found that when I ignore my instincts for any reason I always regret it. You also need to consider that when a company starts laying off it is the middle management folks that get hit the hardest and if you are not towing the company line then you will be the first to go.
2006-10-03 04:02:22 · answer #5 · answered by Kate 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
listen to your gut it sounds like managment is working just as your employer intended. If you were a younger man Id say follow your ideals and stuff the consequences, however at your age dont stick your head out and screw your retirement. If you try and tackle the us and them philosophy you will end up with the short end of the stick.
2006-10-03 04:05:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Withdraw your resume. Won't happen. All successful company's have a formula for that success and unless you are interested in improving their bottom line they will not maintain an interest in you!
2006-10-03 03:56:54 · answer #7 · answered by wecair2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can be a manager without being a ********
2006-10-03 03:58:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you friend take note of your gut feeling...
2006-10-03 03:55:06 · answer #9 · answered by geordie.lady 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋