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06 April 2013

Step Forward. Step Back. [More:] Yeah, yeah, yeah, that whole promotion thing.

I think I'm in... in terms of being part of the "in-crowd" of management. The last few weeks have been mind-numbingly busy and I've had a lot of exposure to the management chain here at work, pretty much as a peer, not an underling. It feels like I belong.

However, a remark was made that the position I applied for has been put on hold for the time being.

That means two things to me: I have a little time to see if I can establish my certifications a bit before the selection process resumes; and I need to continue to work my ass off for The Man hoping that it earns me the job when the position really becomes available. I have a chance to show why I am the person to fill this position and I need to make good on it.

Even if I don't get the job or it gets delayed for an extended period, it's been kind of a heady atmosphere for me. In most of the meetings I've attended lately, I've been the lowest-ranking person, yet I've gotten a pretty decent level of respect. Several references have been made to the job I've been doing lately, with people saying that all the other major departments should model what our area has been doing.

The backdrop, though, is that the governmental sequestration will affect our company, so ironically, I think it's just as likely I'll be laid off as promoted in the coming year.

And somehow... that's okay. The work has been rewarding lately, and I'm trying not to worry about the downside. I'm gonna succeed, dammit.
Hey, crossing all the fingers and toes for you. I hope it all works out for the best, and we never actually know what the "best" is until it happens. But good luck!
posted by Twiggy 07 April | 01:30
Echoing Twiggy in a way: as long as we can make the best of whatever happens, we've come out ahead.
Your attitude is such a great example of this. Yay you!
posted by mightshould 07 April | 04:32
Maybe I'm a late bloomer. I always inwardly sneered at the "golden boys" of the office. But the people I'm working for now seem to genuinely appreciate the contributions I make, which is pretty motivating to me.
posted by Doohickie 07 April | 16:29
Be assertive about it, Doohickie. Don't count yourself out - let someone else do that for you. I've been reading about Sheryl Sandberg's book Lean In, and though there are critiques, there are lessons to learn, too. She says most men will put themselves forward for a promotion when they have only 60% of the "required" credentials, while most women will wait until they are positive they have 100%. Don't wait. I am sure you have the chops to go for this and you should ask to be kept in the running as an interested, serious candidate.
posted by Miko 07 April | 23:32
Agreed completely, Miko. I've heard a similar statistic for quite a while now.
posted by Madamina 08 April | 15:51
Oh, I'm in. I formally applied. I haven't heard about interviews yet.
posted by Doohickie 08 April | 21:30
I made my first infographic || Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.

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