rocio Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I'm trying to decide whether to change positions. Option 1: Take a management position pros - moves up the ladder, could potentially find an area I want to stay in long term con - probably about the same pay (for now, but probably gets me to higher pay faster) Option 2: Stay Put pros - My director is awesome. She's taken me on as her little sidekick and we work well together. She's highly respected and I think she's going to go really far. i've also learned a lot from her and I just think so highly of her. She trusts me, backs me up, makes me look good. And we're really similar. Neither of us let stress show, let our emotions govern our actions or take criticism personally. We're both annoyingly confident, so neither of us is annoyed by the other's confidence. Since I think she's going far, I could follow her path up (when she moves, I move with her. This is usually how things work in my field) Also through her, I get exposure to some of the best contacts in the industry and high-profile projects to work on. (con: I don't want to stay in this industry, so the industry contacts, while exciting, may not be useful) ...So do I stick with the people who I know I work well with? Or do I venture out on my own and try to work my way up that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batya33 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Why can't you stay in touch with her as a mentor even if you do option 1? Also what is her life situation- is she likely to be working many more years or might she retire/take parental leave etc? If she moved to another company what would be the chances that she would/could take you with her? Congrats on the offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocio Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 I guess it's possible that she could move. I hadn't really even considered that. We work in the public sector so typically you can bounce around from one division to another, or even one ministry to another, and that's when you'll drag your team of sidekicks with you. It is possible that she could move over to private, but I'd be surprised. We tend to be lifers; I know I'm a lifer. She's in her mid or late 30's and doesn't plan on having more kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsMeeoow Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 It sounds like you are very happy in your current position - that would be tough to leave. Afterall having a job is so much better when you like your work and those you work with. Have you any experience in managing??? It has its rewards but honestly it has its not so fun side as well. Have you dealt with people who come to you with complaints/concerns? As a manager that would be part of what you would handle from day to day. I would say - do what makes you happy and why not discuss this with your mentor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocio Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 I used to supervise co-op students in my previous position. But I got to choose them - everything from scanning resumes to interviews to the final choice. I loved that. I think I'd have a hard time managing certain people though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocio Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 I'm not overly enthusiastic about moving into management. But part of me feels I'm being lazy and unambitious to settle; that maybe I'm just coming up with excuses not to move up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejigsup Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Ask yourself this: Do you want to have the same position you do now when you are 40? If so, stay where you are. If not, take the management position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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