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Hi,
Recently I joined an organization in an OD profile, something which I have been wanting for a long time. Now I am being offered a job in another org in a role which is not the same but quite/re
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Career move
posted at 4/9/2007 2:31 AM EDT
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First: 4/9/2007 Last: 4/24/2007 |
Hi,
Recently I joined an organization in an OD profile, something which I have been wanting for a long time. Now I am being offered a job in another org in a role which is not the same but quite/reasonably challenging. Ideally, I would not have even considered moving, but my direct superior in the present set-up is conceptually poor and has no idea on how to give directions, resulting in overall poor leadership. I have 5 years of HR experience. In the present circumstances, do you think i should continue in the present set up in a role of my interest but a wrong superior or should I look at a slightly different profile but a superior regarding whom I dont have any clue? Is a known devil better than an unknown devil... I would really appreciate any support/advice since I am quite confused at the moment... thanks in advance Dipsy |
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posted at 4/23/2007 5:14 AM EDT
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First: 9/29/2006 Last: 3/10/2008 |
Dear Dipsy
Youre about to make the same mistake twice. Before you took your present job, you did not uncover what you now see as a defect in your superior. So, here you are proposing to do the same thing again. The lesson here: Do better research before you make a move. Find out more about the other job and what the superior is like. The unknown is always more appealing that the problems we face in our present jobs. Secondly, try to work things out with your present boss. Do others view your superior the same way you do: that is, poor at giving directions? If so, at least you are correct in your perceptions, but you could probably do more to make things work better. For example, you could check with your peers and get their ideas about what your boss meant in your next assignment. And you could pin down your boss, saying, You asked me to do xxx. I just want to confirm the direction you would like me to take. Heres the direction Im thinking of going in. Be very specific about what you plan to do, and put it in writing. If your boss is not a great leader, you can take the leadership role yourself. That's part of what it takes to be a good follower. Good luck, Kate Wendleton President, The Five OClock Club A national career coaching and outplacement organization www.FiveOClockClub.com |
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posted at 4/24/2007 8:43 PM EDT
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First: 4/9/2007 Last: 4/24/2007 |
Hi Kate,
Thanks so much for your advice. I guess your right in saying that I would be committing the same error if I consider the new venture favourably. And I know I should not run away from the situation in hand and rather face it and emerge victorious. One other concern is that, due to the experience I have had with my superior I am now unable to accept anything the person says as sensible or of help to my career. I have during informal discussions with colleagues gathered that they share similar views as mine about my superior. Though I know the tasks assigned to me in this role are not as meaty as one would expect in OD or as the ones given to other team members, I am avoiding focus on this point as much due to the fact that I am new to this sub-function of HR. Thanks once again. |
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posted at 4/25/2007 2:40 AM EDT
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First: 3/16/2007 Last: 8/19/2011 |
I think Kate gave you sound advice Dipsy. You almost appear to be choosing not to take it, which is your right, but be prepared for the consequences.
You also appear to be making an even more fatal decision. The decision to participate in gossip about the integrity or competency of your boss. Not a good practice if one wishes to have a stellar career. |
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