Gimpyrks Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Hi everyone. In December I took a new position with a hardware store called Regional Operations Team. In essence I go around our region fixing up store, closing ones that aren't being profitable enough, and opening up new stores. When I joined the position there were two other guys who were ROTs. Those guys are no longer there and I now have two new guys, one of which use to be a manager in a store but couldn't do that job very well so they gave him this position The use to be manager is an awesome worker we get along very well but now it seems like he's running the show. My boss always goes to him and now he gets to know all the up coming things about a new store. I work very hard at my job and I'm in this for the long haul where I feel this guy probably isn't. I don't have a husband or kids. I don't have anything tying me down from traveling. Is what I have mentioned here good points to bring up to my boss? I want to be a regional manager some day but I fee like I have taken two steps back. Thank you!
lancelot873 Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 i would just ask the boss what would it take for you to become a regional manager and start from that angle. don't mention anything about feeling left out or anything similar because it might put you at a disadvantage. always assume you have what it takes to perform the role, you just need guidance as to HOW to get there.. just keep it professional and keep working hard towards what your manager says will help you get there. gauge his response, see if he is being genuine with you. if it seems like he is sending you on a wild goose chase, then there might be more to the story.
Wiseman2 Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Keep up the good work and document. Don't compare yourself or get caught up in office politics.
Gimpyrks Posted July 21, 2016 Author Posted July 21, 2016 Wiseman what should I be documenting exactly? Lancelot that is great advice thank you! I expect a visit from one of the regional "sub managers" or my boss today so I will ask then. Thank you both this makes me feel more confident.
DancingFool Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 No you don't really have anything to complain about and there is nothing that will kill your career faster than whining about perceived slights to upper management. All they are going to hear and take away from that is that you are a drama queen at best and a potential troublemaker who should probably offloaded from the company at first available opportunity at worst. The suggestion about talking to the head about how to become what you want is a good one. The other part is drop the attitude that this guy got put into this position because he was a bad manager.....you don't really know that for a fact anyway. Instead pay attention to how he took over the lead on the team because that's valuable to learn, understand and eventually for you to figure out how to emulate. Even if he was indeed a bad manager, the fact that he got transferred to a different position instead of just getting fired ought to tell you that this guy has excellent people skills and knows how to play office politics. I'd become his best bud and learn learn learn.
Gimpyrks Posted July 21, 2016 Author Posted July 21, 2016 Dancing, great advice! This guy and I get along great. We all really work as a team and I don't have any grudge against him. I guess I was a little pride hurt when it seems that upper management only gives him information, but it has to be someone and just wasn't me this time, which is okay when I really sit back and think about it. He does keep me in the loop and I ask questions because he does have experience over me that's for sure.
DancingFool Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Dancing, great advice! This guy and I get along great. We all really work as a team and I don't have any grudge against him. I guess I was a little pride hurt when it seems that upper management only gives him information, but it has to be someone and just wasn't me this time, which is okay when I really sit back and think about it. He does keep me in the loop and I ask questions because he does have experience over me that's for sure. There you go, there can only be one lead in a team and right now he has it. That's not a bad thing and again, something to learn from. As for talking to upper management about your aspirations and what you can do to get there, make sure you time it right. Don't bring it up when they are busy, grumpy, stressed or otherwise preoccupied with other things and not likely to pay attention or liable to brush you off. Timing is critical. Other than that, when it comes to building a career, leave emotions, pride, ego at home. Never let those things get in the way of your paycheck.
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