Work has gotten weird since location managers changed, followed by corporate restructuring on top of it. I've been there a little over 5 years, and made it through the restructure with a promotion. Hated it though, and stepped down after 3 months. I was taken from my comfort zone of knowledge and placed over a ton of new stuff, dove right in and gave it a go. It wasn't worth the new stress level though. Was then settled back into the department that comes easiest, though still with high expectations. That was fine, since the spot I REALLY wanted was about to open up, and I was still motivated even with the vibe change of the place and the reduced employee morale.
It was seeming like the new management had figured out my uses and purpose. It seemed like another promotion was coming, back into my favorite niche. But then I was outdone by someone else, a transfer from another state, and he beat me with experience, over a decade more. Ok, that's fine. Perhaps I can work with him and enjoy the incredible lack of responsibility, and let him have all of the stressy stuff. As well as learning new things.
For two weeks I worked with him. He asked a lot of questions, more than his experience level says he should be asking. He was trying to give me customer issues, while doing the tasking labor work at a pace that was driving me bonkers. I canNOT run circles around my replacement! Why am I teaching things to Mr Experience?
Prior to "The Great Change" with the old leadership, I was well challenged, well supported, encouraged and developed. From a seasonal lackey in it temporarily, to a dedicated employee looking to stay. Fast tracked, as far as I wanted.
Then everything changed, my position was eliminated, took on a ton more responsibility for pennies more. About 40 days into the changes the location manager came to tell me "You seem to have this well in hand." I asked what the unit of measure was, and he says "How many complaints I don't get." Ok. Great?
3 months into the change, I ask to step down. Very understanding and even accommodating. Placed back into my old department with a permanent spot, just less money. My peers who hadn't been promoted with the changes were temporary at that point, so at least I had a spot.
Then this new guy starts... and my spot no longer felt happy. Started looking for a change. Had a brilliant idea... switching roles laterally to a set schedule in a different department where I could still be productive/useful but away from the new guy. Leadership likes the idea and opens the spot for application.
Meanwhile, my old boss's boss's boss has taken on a new location. He tried to get me to go over there twice, both times for the level of management I didn't care for. Then suddenly my niche spot opens up. A "little birdy" told me about it. Of course I have to apply.
So now I'm in a conundrum. Set schedule or pay increase? Stay with the known, or bounce to the unknown? I was going back and forth on it leading up to the interview. Felt pretty good about making a switch after the interview.
Then the offer came Monday.
Wow.
Alright, I'm moving. I had to call after I saw the offer, to ask what the expectations were. I already feel valued! The flattery helped too, though all that stuck in my mind after that conversation was "Spunky". LOL He only brought up the management spots twice. Likely thinking he just needs to get me there before I change my tune, though he'd have to pry me out of this spot with a crow bar.
So now I have to quietly retract my application for the set schedule spot. Then I have to keep my mouth shut on the move, as I've already been called a traitor with the mere mention of a transfer. The bosses have to negotiate my release date. I have 5 years worth of friendships to disengage from. Need to find a way to take my direct boss with me. LOL I think I'll just say "It may be worth it to entertain an offer" and leave it at that.
I'm straight bursting at the seams, totally elated! And there is NO ONE besides my husband I can talk to about it! It feels like I'm "going home" even though it will be very different. I only know 4 people over there. Commute doesn't change much. Meaningful and almost life changing raise. Options for further advancement.
Once in my old position, I was feeling overwhelmed and over worked, then a new thing popped up that I wasn't sure how to handle. I asked for help, which I rarely do. I was told "You're a big girl, you'll figure it out." Gee, thanks for the support. I'll be sure to keep that in mind when you need help.
At least one of my work buddies is going to bawl her eyes out. This is going to be hard, but it will be worth it! It would have been nice to fall back into my niche at the current location, but that's not the way the cards fell.
To add insult to injury, Mr Experience came to me at the end of his 1st week and says "Just so you know, this is temporary for me, I'm headed back south as soon as I can, hopefully in under a year." That explains his slow pace and nonchalance. He's totally burned out too, slow rolling it. Giving me as much work as I'll take. Sorry, gotta go!
Awhile back at a training event two weeks after hire, the market director asked where I was from. I told him, and he said "Good. Never leave." Now... it seems like it's the leadership I need to follow, not the location. It's the people who shape the organization. It's the people who set the tone. It's the people who create a team, or break it up.
I feel like I'm leaving a sinking ship. Offered a miraculous life saver from an old friend. Going where I am valued and appreciated. The last minute scrambling offered up to keep me was too little, too late.
It was seeming like the new management had figured out my uses and purpose. It seemed like another promotion was coming, back into my favorite niche. But then I was outdone by someone else, a transfer from another state, and he beat me with experience, over a decade more. Ok, that's fine. Perhaps I can work with him and enjoy the incredible lack of responsibility, and let him have all of the stressy stuff. As well as learning new things.
For two weeks I worked with him. He asked a lot of questions, more than his experience level says he should be asking. He was trying to give me customer issues, while doing the tasking labor work at a pace that was driving me bonkers. I canNOT run circles around my replacement! Why am I teaching things to Mr Experience?
Prior to "The Great Change" with the old leadership, I was well challenged, well supported, encouraged and developed. From a seasonal lackey in it temporarily, to a dedicated employee looking to stay. Fast tracked, as far as I wanted.
Then everything changed, my position was eliminated, took on a ton more responsibility for pennies more. About 40 days into the changes the location manager came to tell me "You seem to have this well in hand." I asked what the unit of measure was, and he says "How many complaints I don't get." Ok. Great?
3 months into the change, I ask to step down. Very understanding and even accommodating. Placed back into my old department with a permanent spot, just less money. My peers who hadn't been promoted with the changes were temporary at that point, so at least I had a spot.
Then this new guy starts... and my spot no longer felt happy. Started looking for a change. Had a brilliant idea... switching roles laterally to a set schedule in a different department where I could still be productive/useful but away from the new guy. Leadership likes the idea and opens the spot for application.
Meanwhile, my old boss's boss's boss has taken on a new location. He tried to get me to go over there twice, both times for the level of management I didn't care for. Then suddenly my niche spot opens up. A "little birdy" told me about it. Of course I have to apply.
So now I'm in a conundrum. Set schedule or pay increase? Stay with the known, or bounce to the unknown? I was going back and forth on it leading up to the interview. Felt pretty good about making a switch after the interview.
Then the offer came Monday.
Wow.
Alright, I'm moving. I had to call after I saw the offer, to ask what the expectations were. I already feel valued! The flattery helped too, though all that stuck in my mind after that conversation was "Spunky". LOL He only brought up the management spots twice. Likely thinking he just needs to get me there before I change my tune, though he'd have to pry me out of this spot with a crow bar.
So now I have to quietly retract my application for the set schedule spot. Then I have to keep my mouth shut on the move, as I've already been called a traitor with the mere mention of a transfer. The bosses have to negotiate my release date. I have 5 years worth of friendships to disengage from. Need to find a way to take my direct boss with me. LOL I think I'll just say "It may be worth it to entertain an offer" and leave it at that.
I'm straight bursting at the seams, totally elated! And there is NO ONE besides my husband I can talk to about it! It feels like I'm "going home" even though it will be very different. I only know 4 people over there. Commute doesn't change much. Meaningful and almost life changing raise. Options for further advancement.
Once in my old position, I was feeling overwhelmed and over worked, then a new thing popped up that I wasn't sure how to handle. I asked for help, which I rarely do. I was told "You're a big girl, you'll figure it out." Gee, thanks for the support. I'll be sure to keep that in mind when you need help.
At least one of my work buddies is going to bawl her eyes out. This is going to be hard, but it will be worth it! It would have been nice to fall back into my niche at the current location, but that's not the way the cards fell.
To add insult to injury, Mr Experience came to me at the end of his 1st week and says "Just so you know, this is temporary for me, I'm headed back south as soon as I can, hopefully in under a year." That explains his slow pace and nonchalance. He's totally burned out too, slow rolling it. Giving me as much work as I'll take. Sorry, gotta go!
Awhile back at a training event two weeks after hire, the market director asked where I was from. I told him, and he said "Good. Never leave." Now... it seems like it's the leadership I need to follow, not the location. It's the people who shape the organization. It's the people who set the tone. It's the people who create a team, or break it up.
I feel like I'm leaving a sinking ship. Offered a miraculous life saver from an old friend. Going where I am valued and appreciated. The last minute scrambling offered up to keep me was too little, too late.
