they say it's the "kiss of death" job, everyone that has had it before has gotten fired, I want to move up in my company, but do I want to risk my job. The position I have now is pretty low key and with the promotion, I'm got to be out there dealing with customers, sales people, co-workers and the President and Vice President of the company. I have to give them an answer today and I just don't know what to do...HELP!!!
2007-09-13 02:48:40 · 11 answers · asked by Camille 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
It's funny you ask this question. My husband has the same problem at work. He got a supervisor job offer yesterday and all his friends (co-workers) are telling him not to take it because it is also the "kiss of death" job since he also has to work right under the Pres. & VP. I will tell you what I told him. Take it! Move up. Just because everyone else got fired doesn't mean you will. Give it your all..your best. You have to go in with that positive attitude and show everyone else that you are capable. Hope all turns out well for you. BTW, I think your co-workers are a bit envious.
2007-09-13 02:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jocelyn's mommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd find out why the others were fired. Ask around, and listen to the gossip. Some might be true, some less true. If the reasons are consistently the same, I'd talk to manangement about it. Don't be accusatory, but say something like, "I understand in the past there have been difficulties with scheduling, can you tell me a little about that?" See what the response is, and decide wether you can cope with whatever that issue is. Going into the job with an idea of what potential problems are may make you a better candidate. Best of luck!
2007-09-13 06:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible to get references from former employees of the new manager ?
How many people have been fired ? For what reasons. Do you have any Employees Realtions/ HR consultant in your organization that you trust ? Can you go to your own manager and ask do you think this would be a good decision for me / bad ? Not sure the climate/culture in your organization. You may not have these resources. Sometimes, you can just go to a well thought of HIGH level manager and ask for a bit of fatherly /motherly advice.
I would seek input from more than just "the girls" in the office. "THE girls" may or may not have the facts right. No offense to "the girls". YOU need the right information to make the right call here today.
My instinct is if you think it's TOO risky to pass and wait for the right one. You might be best to stay where you are that is stress free and seek higher education and then try for promotion ? You may be able to negotiate a promotion exactly where you are with your own manager. You just ask for more opportunity ... I want to keep this job , but I need career coaching / I want a career path. Can I take on more responsiblity / work . I need experiences and I need to be earning more money. How can I move to next level , I want to climb. Their job as managers is to help you . AND YOU HELP THEM. It is an exchange.
2007-09-13 05:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off you do not know why the others got fired they may of not been friendly people or knew how to talk to the people right. I would not listen to the co workers bc in a heartbeat they would take that job they may say it now they would not but i know for a fact they would. I would take it but that is up to you. I would not let gossip make you make a personal decision like that for All you know they people who had that job quite or got transferred or still works there but not in the office you have no idea and i am sure those people who told you it is the kiss of death are not sure either. SO do not listen to them you make the decision if it is worth it or not and do not go by office gossip that would be a mistake in itself.
GOOD LUCK
2007-09-13 02:56:17 · answer #4 · answered by knowssignlanguage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Focus on your priorities and what's important to you. Remember that not everybody are given the opportunity to be promoted and properly recognized. If you are up for a promotion then its only because you deserve it and also because you are qualified to tackle the obstacles and bigger responsibilities that goes with that movement. I am sure the other girls in the office have the purest intention of discouraging you to accept the job BUT no one can make the decision except yourself. Weigh things. Promotion will mean longer working hours, greater responsibility and personal sacrifices BUT at the same time, you will enjoy the sense of accomplishment for a job well done, the recognition and the nicer compensation and benefits package. Sometimes we do not know if our decisions are the right ones unless we take the risks. Go for it!
2007-09-16 17:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by addicted too 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure that if one of the other girls was offered the job they would say no???
perhaps they hope you will turn it down and then it will be offered to one of them...
are they being jelous or trying to wind you up??
i'd go for it if thats what you want, maybee all the people who have been fired(if it's true) simply couldn't do the job
if you feel you have the apptitude to do it then i can't see why you should let idle gossip take you in the wrong direction.. i would find out the details first and make and educated choice.. one that is YOUR OWN, and not anyone elses
2007-09-13 02:56:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How risk averse are you? Maybe it is a job everyone gets whacked....You will hate yourself if you don't take it. There are plenty of jobs out there for someone who will work hard and is ambitious. One thing to do. Save some of the money from the promo just in case. This also depends on your current financial and family situation and how dependent you have to be on stability and security.
2007-09-13 02:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by Bob D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like its a position that will have specific goals to meet and based on past people who have had that position and (according to your co-workers) didn't meet their goals and were let go - ask the hiring person what will be expected and the consequences of not fully achieving those expectations, along with what happen if you DO reach all goals - there should be rewards as well as penalties
2007-09-13 02:54:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-26 08:46:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say go for it. You may shine in the position. Do you think that others would have turned it down, if it was offered to them. How well do you know these people? Are they jealous that they were not offered it instead of you?
GO FOR IT.
2007-09-13 02:55:09 · answer #10 · answered by Plus Size Panther! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋