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ydz3087
S Should I Say Something?
Ok i work at a hospital in the stock room, and my manager is possibly quitting/retireing. My coworker said that i should talk to the district head guy about taking over her position. I think that i would do a great job at it because i pretty much do her job now anyways, shes a very shitty manager. The only issue is that she hasn't gone public really with that news (that she's leaving). I dont want it to seem like i'm pushing her out the door. Should i talk to the district manager? if so what should i say about me wanting to get that postion...??
p.s. I also think she might have been throwing me under the bus for stuff she never got done.
2007-07-13 07:51:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Whoops... scratch that stuff at the top :)
2007-07-13 07:52:19 · update #1
tell the district manager what you just told us, how you want to help be a better manager and that she isn't doing a very good job. I mean you are doing her work anyway right? I think if you really love your job and think you can be more of a help then her then talk to them but tell them you only want the job when and if she quits.
2007-07-13 07:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the district manager and tell him that you are interested in a more challenging job. That way you let it be known that you want your manager's job without telling the district manager that you boss is leaving. This could lead to a position at another site in the district or when your manager quits the district manager knows you want the job.
2007-07-13 14:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by Marc R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, scratch that stuff, but you are very good management material, you have been through it all, have been with them for years, GO FOR IT!!!!!!!
If you don't say something now, You might wish you had years from now......Be aggressive, and know what you want out of life.....
If you like leading people and managing a team, then definately GO FOR IT, it might pay more and help you have more time with your KIDS, that need your attention the MOST!!!!!!!
Be assertive, and tell him how you have seen how the stockroom should be run, how it was ran, and that you are willing to do your best to make it even better than before.....Not to discredit the guy leaving, but hey, your job is on the promotion, here......Do everything you can to promote yourself, ok? You deserve it.....You earned this spot, you are responsible, able and willing.....
I hope I am helping :-) ?????
2007-07-13 14:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would write a letter to the District Manager telling him that you are privy to the fact that the Manager is going to quit or retire in the very near future. Relate to him that you are already doing the managers job and you would like to at this time apply for the managers position. That if promoted to manager, the transition would be a smooth one and no one else would have to be trained for that position.
2007-07-13 14:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by CRAIG C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead. Its good to let higher ups know you want to go higher. Leave out the negative part about your manager though. Say its been great working with Ms. Shittymanager, but now that she is leaving I guess you guys will be filling her spot and I would just like you to know I am interested in the position. Then let him know what she did that you have been doing. Like... while Ms. Shittymanager was here I did the ... list all the stuff she should have done that you did here... and so I feel like I would be a very legitimate fit for the position. Then shut up and watch and listen.
2007-07-13 14:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by timssterling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't hurt to talk to the district person about your job opportunties. Try not to mention that you know the other person is leaving unless the district person says so. Or you can says something like I have always wondered what it would be like to be in that position. This way it looks more appealing for you.
2007-07-13 14:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by kassysandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
girl go and get that promotion !!!!bc they may have other candidates in mind, hence you getting another manager like her or a worse one, so go and ask the district manager about the position.Tell him that no one knows that she is leaving yet, but when she does you would like the position. you take care of yourself, and don't worry about anyone else!
2007-07-13 14:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by yellabanana77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely address any issues that she may be " throwing you under the bus" for, once you've done that I think it is reasonable to talk to your dm about the position once she announces her retirement.
2007-07-13 14:54:58 · answer #8 · answered by inquiring mindz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, by all means ydz3087! let everybody know!.....just read an article featured at yahoo! posted 12 july 2007, titled: "how to position yourself to snag the job your boss has" by sarah e. needleman as provided by the wal street journal-on line, it says in part....."being vocal about your interest in your boss's job is also important because you never knew when the chance to snatch it will strike". ..in your case it had arrived! and you are overtaken by events, but it's never late to announce your intentions!..so go on...good luck, girl!
2007-07-13 15:15:27 · answer #9 · answered by boyacz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply for the position just like everyone else.
2007-07-13 14:53:53 · answer #10 · answered by joyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋