What would you do? (Job-related)
#332551 - 07/16/08 08:52 AM
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Reged: 02/15/05
Posts: 1999
Loc: Northern Illinois, USA
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There's another job opening up in my company that one of my superiors wants me to apply for. This person is not my immediate boss.
My immediate boss asked if I'd applied for it. I told him I was still on the fence. He told me he wasn't going to pressure me to apply for it. Okay.
I'm on the fence for a few reasons. One is I really like my current position and I really like working for my particular boss. Another is when I applied to advance in my old company, I ended up getting let go about a year later because of "budget cuts." (Really, it was because of personality conflicts...new boss didn't like me.)But on the other hand, I have the impression they want me to move up. And, to a certain extent, I am probably a bit over qualified as and exec. assistant. But I don't want to fall on my face or bite off more than I can chew. And yet, I don't know how I'd deal with the rejection if I didn't get it. I just am unsure what to do. Thoughts?
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That's a tough one! I'm a CSR in an insurance office and have advanced as far as I can go without becoming an actual producer (which I don't really want to do). I work in a smaller office, there's just 10 of us here.I love my job, co-workers, and bosses have been here for 10 years but have to say that I get bored sometimes. In today's job-market the risk of losing your job is very real so I don't blame you for being wary of budget cuts! How stable is the company you work for? Do you know people in the department that you would be transferred to? Ask around, do some research. The fact that another "big wig" in the company wants you to apply for this job must say alot about you! That's great! With all that being said, go for it! They obviously think you're qualified and you said it yourself, you're overqualified at your current postion. If you don't get it, hey you tried. You still have a good position and a fantastic boss. Try and look at it as a win win! Please keep us posted and Good luck 
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I second that good advice!
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That's great advice, Jhuggs!
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It's been my experience that when superiors are encouraging you to apply for a promotion, there's a good reason! A lot of times they may have someone in mind for the position, but can't just give it them outright, they have to go through "the process". They may really want you, but can't just come right out and say it. And even if you didn't get this job, your interest and enthusiasm can stay in their minds when the next opportunity comes along.
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