I started in a new position at a new company last week. During the interview and when they offered me the position, they said they would really like to see me move up to supervisor because of my previous experience. Of course, I said I would love to eventually have the opportunity to move up. I think I would probably make a good supervisor.
The office I'm working in currently has no supervisor. The last one left last month to become a stay at home mom. The office consists of 5 of us. One woman is leaving at the end of this month. The other (who has been with the company for 6 years) has not interest in being a supervisor. 2 of the other people are brand new. The last woman has been with the company for a while but the regional supervisor admitted to me that she tried being supervisor and she couldnt' handle it.
Regional supervisor told me today that they are prepared to offer the position to me this Friday. While I think it is great, I am not sure how well it will work out. First off, I am younger than everyone in the office. I am also the least experienced and will still be training for about 4 months. She says they are basing their decision on personality and capability not on my experience in this particular job. She says she feels confident that I can train and learn the job quickly.
My question is, do you think this is a bad idea. I'm worried the staff will resent a supervisor who is new and relatively inexperienced? Have you been in this position before? TIA!!
My s-dad's brother has done that for years and years in Gainesville. Tried to get me to go into it after my ordeal.
Anyway, I dunno. From what I understand, it's somewhat similar, but different enough that if they throw you to the wolves as a supervisor, well, that seems to be setting you up for failure, not success.
But, it's all up to you.
The company I work for has a Bartow office, so if you are ever interested let me know...
Having worked in child protection, as you well know, nothing seems overwhelming or stressful in comparison. I'm not really worried about being able to do the job. (I'm sure you would feel the same way.) I'm just more worried about how the staff will take it if I am immediately promoted, you know what I mean?
The company I work for has a Bartow office, so if you are ever interested let me know...
Honey, do you think you even need to ask? I had the absolute DAY FROM HELL at work today! If there's a way out of there, I'll take it. But after two 'sure thing' interviews complete with drug screens and no offers, well, let's just say I'd be afraid to get my hopes up again, you know?
And, ah. I was missing your worry there. Of course, most things are easy after child protection. But, it doesn't sound like they are promoting you over someone who could/would/wants to do the job. So, if they do get upset, well, that's their problem. Could make day to day a little difficult, though. I dunno. What's your gut instinct telling you?
My gut instinct isn't saying much yet. After I meet with them and get to ask all of the questions I have, I think I'll have a better feeling.
I know they are not doing anymore hiring until after the holidays but I will PM you the contact information so you have it. They hired me on the spot with no drug screen. They are incredibly laid back and very understanding. When I set up the interview she called me back to say "Oh, and don't dress up for the interview. We don't get dressed up around here."
Well, hopefully, it'll all work out for you. Sounds like a pretty decent place all around, though, so maybe everyone will be understanding of their reasons behind their decision to promote you and accept it.
Great! It's just as well that I wait til after the holidays, anyway-it's the best time of year to work there: gift baskets of goodies, company party with open bar, bonus$$$.
I think the most important things are determining: does this fit into your life-long career plan? Do you think you would enjoy supervising others?
If the answers are "Yes," you should definitely go for it! It sounds like the others there are new or didn't want to be supervisor anyway, so there is less chance of resentment. In many office environments, a supervisor is hired from outside the company anyway, so I don't think being new is a negative.
I also think that one of the keys to good supervising is not necessarily what you know, but how you handle what you don't know. From what I've seen of your posts, I think you would handle this fine and would be successful in the position. Of course there are always challenges in moving into a supervisory role, especially for the first time, but I think you would move into it gracefully.
Congrats on the promotion so soon after starting!
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