Moving Up On The Job

Walk like Denzel

Walk like Denzel

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Wassup fellas and the few ladies. I need some advice about moving up on the job

Backstory:
Been working part time at a non-profit since March. It's a very chill job. Nothing difficult at all
My manager has asked me to consider applying for the lead position that's available. He think's I'll be a great fit for the job
This job is just a placeholder until I pass the CPA whenever that'll be, so I don't see myself working here for a long time. Maybe a year or two. But I could use the extra dollars while I'm here
I've never moved up on any job before, so I don't know what comes with being promoted

That's why I've come to y'all to gain some insight.
What's it like with added responsibilities? Did you feel a lil nervous about being promoted?
Just share your overall experience about moving up... it could be any job. Retail, service, corporate whatever

I love you guys
Thank you
 
Are you going from hourly to salary? Post promotion, I sat down and did the math and basically was only getting what would be an extra $3-4 per hour. The kicker was, being in a management position I was expected to be there a full half hour ahead of the staff under me (to account for call offs/absences), and also stay 10-15 mins afterwards to shut the building down, all without overtime.

I also had to learn the payroll software, a couple times my workers checks ended up short because a PTO submission didn't go through. They were pissed and rightfully so.

I also ended up being a scapegoat, the CEO of the company would sit me down for monthly meetings and try to insinuate I was partially responsible for shortcomings of my staff that is standard (attendance issues, people taking lengthy breaks, inventory not being counted correctly). Right before I left, they had security cameras installed and were basically telling me to use them as ammunition to write people up.

Rather than become a villain, I ended up quitting right before my 3-year anniversary to start over in a new industry. It honestly felt great being back to the low end of the Totem pole so to speak.

Now the good? I actually made some genuine friendships, I had constant invitations. For someone who wasn't the most popular in high school, this was a new experience. I feel I learned how to interact better, being in a supervisory position.
 
I was very nervous when I got my first manager job. I held a lead analyst position before but this manager job required me learn a new subject area on top of some contracting stuff. That and build relationships with new clients. I managed well enough but ultimately went back to my old job but they promoted me to manager there.

My advice to anyone is always take a management opportunity if you don’t already have it on the resume. You have the advantage of being an internal hire and that familiarity will ease some of the stress versus going into a completely new environment.

No one is perfect, we’re all human. But the better managers in my experience have had actual experience. You’ll learn to manage people, be accountable for them, motivate, reprimand, etc. from a position of authority. No book or class will teach you that stuff like hands-on experience will.

Companies pay to have that experience. And it says a lot about you if your employer sees you as a good fit despite having no prior experience in that capacity. Lastly, if you are already working hard you might as well get paid more for your efforts.
 
Simple things I’ve picked up

. Nobody comes in knowing everything

. People above you are not always better at the job than you.

. There is no such thing as waiting your turn. Take the opportunity

. Things will always be difficult in the beginning

. Experience is experience. Certain moves up put you in a bracket you will stay in forever



Good luck to you
 
Forgot to mention, there are some intangible benefits that come with a management position. Say for example you work in a retail environment and certain inventory gets tossed at a certain age even if it's still good. So over the course of a year, collecting these items could amount to maybe $10k worth of stuff.

Hell, I worked with some "unethical" managers who went beyond that and probably cleared an extra $100k. At Raising Cane's the manager would be doing orders under the table, slanging the chicken and Coleslaw out the back door. But she was smart and would buy wholesale at Restaurant Depot/Ford n Food Service to cover the variance so Corporate wouldn't catch on.

Another time when I worked at Furniture Fair, a customer tried to returned this $1400 sectional but his receipt was past the 90 days. So the manager paid him $200, and later after closing hopped in one of the delivery trucks and took it home.
 
Alright well I don't have much on this first off as I think I've only been promoted twice in my work career lol, but I would say take the promotion full on with no hesitation.

When I was in fast food(Jimmy John's), I was promoted from what they call a Sandwich Artist/Cashier to Person in Charge/Shift Lead. It can be a little bit nerve racking at first because you're now in charge and partially responsible of people younger/older than you as far as giving directions and orders on how to operate daily tasks in a restaurant, but eventually I settled into the position within weeks. I thought I did a decent job, but I did eventually lose that position/demoted because I was at times very irresponsible and almost pretty immature for it, which was almost 10 years ago. I also felt at times the store/restaurant was well ran in spite of me because the GM was very very very good at his job.

It was a worthwhile experience I wouldn't ever want to take back.
 
rbk93 said:
Alright well I don't have much on this first off as I think I've only been promoted twice in my work career lol, but I would say take the promotion full on with no hesitation.

When I was in fast food(Jimmy John's), I was promoted from what they call a Sandwich Artist/Cashier to Person in Charge/Shift Lead. It can be a little bit nerve racking at first because you're now in charge and partially responsible of people younger/older than you as far as giving directions and orders on how to operate daily tasks in a restaurant, but eventually I settled into the position within weeks. I thought I did a decent job, but I did eventually lose that position/demoted because I was at times very irresponsible and almost pretty immature for it, which was almost 10 years ago. I also felt at times the store/restaurant was well ran in spite of me because the GM was very very very good at his job.

It was a worthwhile experience I wouldn't ever want to take back.
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Everyone should work in either fast food, retail, and/or some sort of childcare. It will change your perspective on life.
 
My part time winter gig I got forced into it basically because I knew more than the bosses. It’s cool because I can pick my crew so I pick guys who are good and make my life easy. Also make a lot more money.

My full time job same deal kind of, I want to chose who I work with basically and control my hours.

That’s why I moved up, just to have more control over my life essentially and the hours I work. I don’t care about title tbh.
 
Dr.BlasterCombo said:
Everyone should work in either fast food, retail, and/or some sort of childcare. It will change your perspective on life.
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For better or worse, all I've worked is customer service. Retail or fast food. This security/loss prevention gig I currently have is the first one I can think of that deviated from that a bit.

It's for sure a change of pace.
 
Walk like Denzel said:
Wassup fellas and the few ladies. I need some advice about moving up on the job

Backstory:
Been working part time at a non-profit since March. It's a very chill job. Nothing difficult at all
My manager has asked me to consider applying for the lead position that's available. He think's I'll be a great fit for the job
This job is just a placeholder until I pass the CPA whenever that'll be, so I don't see myself working here for a long time. Maybe a year or two. But I could use the extra dollars while I'm here
I've never moved up on any job before, so I don't know what comes with being promoted

That's why I've come to y'all to gain some insight.
What's it like with added responsibilities? Did you feel a lil nervous about being promoted?
Just share your overall experience about moving up... it could be any job. Retail, service, corporate whatever

I love you guys
Thank you
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Worked my way up from an entry-level role to a manager role and it was a learning experience.
- I pushed to learn all my new responsibilities on top of responsibilities in my previous role.
- Willing to be flexible to help in other areas (to an extent)
- Improve communication with team members and leadership. (Especially if you're being promoted to a lead role, it takes time finding your voice in leading/providing instructions to co-workers who are now 'subordinates')
- Stay focused on your career goal (CPA)
- Ask your manager questions about the role and all the responsibilities.
- Continue to save $$
 
I have been in the same job for the past 10 years, mainly due to the flexibility it gave me to be there for my daughter whenever needed as I can't rely on her mother to be there. My supervisor just went on maternity leave and I got temporarily promoted into her position for the duration of the leave. All I can say is I love this move. It has opened my eyes on what goes on behind the scenes line workers don't get. I also realized how good I am at providing leadership and my time in this job gives me a lot of knowledge to impart on my fellow workers. I also feel like my stress and work levels have gone down in this position. While this is currently only a temporary move I can always use these skills elsewhere in the future and jobs like when you have the supervisory experience on the resume. Regardless if you're only going to be at the job for 2 years that's two years of leadership experience that you will take with you forever.
 
I’ll be honest I never seek higher position promotions, cause the level of stress and jealousy that comes with it, and I worked at some pretty well known world class companies with no degree. If I were to go back in time I probably would’ve but I would say this don’t get Stuck in the rut with odd jobs cause once you go thrust into the professional world you will feel out of place cause that’s all you know.
 
wayniac211 said:
non profits are interesting. Know your managers duties and kinda befriend them knowing basics. I've always picked my supervisors brain knowing they got a supervisor and their supervisor has another supervisor. And if your supe is a female and gives you starry eyes, good luck
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Some non profits are money laundering schemes. Even the ones with legitimate donors great way to finesse into great paying jobs though.
 
TSCQ said:
Some non profits are money laundering schemes. Even the ones with legitimate donors great way to finesse into great paying jobs though.
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Maaaaaaan, I saw it full throttle with some bs on the homelessness funding here in Cali 2016-2019. Was just a case manager and all of a sudden I was asked if I can do asbestos inspection and sign leases out the blue. Quit and went back working with youth
 
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