And to add to the drama....

[Katie G]

I just saw a post for a job within my organization (different division) that looks like it would be a good fit for me.  It's a step up in the organization, it's managerial, and there was nothing on the job description that I haven't already done in some capacity or another.  

So I've dusted off my resume and filled out the online application. I'm just hoping they really look at my accomplishments and the kind of job duties I've been performing and don't just stop reading at "Administrative Assistant" under previous employment.
 

[misslynn]

Good luck to you!  Let us know how it goes and when your interview is.

[officeguru]

Have fingers crossed for you... definitely keep us posted.

I've often wondered how easily it can be to move out of the 'admin' world and move up the ladder of a company in a leader capacity.

[Katie G]

OGuru -- to answer your question, in my case, it's not easy at all.  I'm actually taking a risk by attempting to "break ranks" like this.  In most cases, the career path for admins is to remain in a support position for higher level managers.  But around here, that doesn't necessarily include more involvement in decision-making or planning.  

It's a mindset thing.  It's difficult to get The Powers That Be to see the support staff in this organization as anything other than the person who answers the phone and does the filing, even though the overwhelming majority of us do FAR more than that.  

The job I'm interested in is an "Assistant Director", which sounds like a big jump, but is really only one salary step above my current level.  (go figure) So it's not unreasonable from that standpoint.  As I said earlier, I'm hoping TPTB will look at the details of my resume and not just the AA title (which I'm forced to use, because it's internal so I can't NOT put down what my official title is.)

If it's the right thing, it will happen.  If not, I'm happy where I am -- except for the benefits debacle.....

[raindance]

Sounds great, Did.  I wish you success.

Raindance