STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Rica wrote:

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Maybe the promotion is just the change you need.  You're bored in your current position, your boss knows this, you'd be perfect for the open position... I dunno, you seem like the logical choice.  Just talk to your boss about it... make sure he knows you're not bored with the company, just your position and you think being promoted to the new position would be beneficial to both sides. 

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I agree.  As someone who is completely unmotivated by my current position (I still do all the work and whatnot, but it's hard to be enthusiastic about it).  I would be more than happy to take a promotion in the company-any promotion, I really don't care, just get me out of the crappy receptionist position and give me some real work and better pay b/c I'm worth it.  I would think that if you said you needed a change (positionwise) that a promotion would help. 

I think you should talk to your boss about it and explain that you are perfect for the position and that it is just the change you need.  Good luck!!

btw, I'm dying to know who this is (I have some thoughts, but let us know when you can!).

StyleSecret wrote:

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NylaBelle wrote: (I still do all the work and whatnot, but it's hard to be enthusiastic about it).  Ditto!  I do the work, but the problem is that latety I do the bare minimum, last minute, near deadline, etc.  I hate this because all my behavior is fresh in his mind when all my hard work from years to before a few months ago is probably forgotten.  How I can redeem myself these next few weeks? -- Edited by StyleSecret at 13:24, 2005-09-29

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Well, I would kick it into overdrive and just really do everything you can, above and beyond what's necessary.  And I still think that talking to your boss is the best bet at this point. 

I would talk to your boss about it and be honest.  Explain that you have been feeling restless and are interested in a new challenge.  Then remind him why you would be great for the position.  Even a halfway decent supervisor will recognize that it is easy for a bored employee to start skating by.

Definitely talk to your boss.  A good boss can recognize a good employee and will understand when an employee is ready to move up.  It sounds like you're in that exact situation with a pretty understanding boss.  Give it a shot and let us know how it works out!  And work your butt off in your current position so they can see that you're trying.

nunzi182 wrote:

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Well, did you do it?

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Yes, today.  He basically said he wants me to apply but he thinks I would be happier in a more creative position.  He asked me to keep thinking about it and make sure I will be happy in this position if I get it.  He also said getting the position will be very hard as the position has be opened to everyone in our building.  I kind of felt like he was discouraging me, because I have a fair advantage over everyone else, I know the business.  Everyone else in the building would have to be trained and I wouldn't. 

So interviews start next week, so wish me luck ladies.  Please give me any pointers, I haven't had an interview in over 3 years!

crystal wrote:

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aw good luck, i'm sure you will do fine.  you also have the advantage over a normal interviewer because you will know the people you are interviewing with and you know the job so you will be able to ask and answer lots of questions.  keep us updated, can't wait to find out who this is!!

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Ya good luck.  Tell your supervisor everything you told us (about not having to train you, etc) and I'm sure you will do great!  I also can't wait to find out who this is!!