What if your best friend
became your coworker? Would you be happy, like what are the pros and cons?
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SW-User
Don't you think it's not easy to treat your best friend as a coworker? Like to see them in a new light
Adogslife · 61-69, M
@MissingNotes: It is, absolutely. You can find yourself not liking your friend's work habits. I've seen firsthand an entire staff not like the managerial work habits of a good friend of mine. I was hired and almost immediately promoted above him and he's been with the company for years. When he was young, I mentored him in his first position. Some 8-10 years later, we were equals for a short term.
It took the other managers and staff almost a half year to realize that my visions don't have any personal affiliations. Good workplaces are meritocracies, not political encampments.
That's a manager's job first and foremost.
It took the other managers and staff almost a half year to realize that my visions don't have any personal affiliations. Good workplaces are meritocracies, not political encampments.
That's a manager's job first and foremost.
SW-User
@Adogslife: Uhh..what if the manager sucks. Like because I'm hardworking and quiet.. as in I rarely ever complain.. he keeps transferring me from one department to another. More workload, more responsibilities, new staff (including my friend) and overall a new system to get used to. Every time I think I've finally gained some balance he makes me lose it
Adogslife · 61-69, M
@MissingNotes: the best way to understand where you are in your work life is to ask for a raise.
The training obviously serves a purpose. First, a young woman, you'd want to rule out attraction being the reason. You need to firmly establish why you're there. You need a mutual timeline for advancement that's profitable and quick. Certainly less than year is the most you should wait.
Always evaluate your future potential where you are. Always have a resume ready for the next promotion at another company. Use it as an exit plan or as leverage in your current job.
Read about the Peter Principle and relate it to your current job. Women in the work force are incredibly valuable. They typically work harder and have more integrity than men.
You're young. Set a fast pace now while it's easy. Don't wait for the doldrums later and wonder, "Why?"
Good luck!
The training obviously serves a purpose. First, a young woman, you'd want to rule out attraction being the reason. You need to firmly establish why you're there. You need a mutual timeline for advancement that's profitable and quick. Certainly less than year is the most you should wait.
Always evaluate your future potential where you are. Always have a resume ready for the next promotion at another company. Use it as an exit plan or as leverage in your current job.
Read about the Peter Principle and relate it to your current job. Women in the work force are incredibly valuable. They typically work harder and have more integrity than men.
You're young. Set a fast pace now while it's easy. Don't wait for the doldrums later and wonder, "Why?"
Good luck!
SW-User
@Adogslife: Thank you. You must write a book. Everyone around me encourages me to push myself further and set a fast pace since supposedly, I still have the energy and time but honestly I'm tired. I want to be stable.