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« on: January 30, 2001, 11:23:16 am » |
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I plotted out a career plan that I can take to the company as in idea after being here a while. Technical writing, with my English degree, is the way to go.
Now, I'm not going to start implementing this until I'm here at least a year.
I would like to know how I can ask for help from people who can help me along this career path without bypassing my boss, the office manager. I ask this because when I run out of things to do, if I ask her for something to do, it's always a filing or copying project. Now I know that I have to "pay my dues" and do these things for a while to get a good reputation. However, I don't want to be doing these types of projects forever. I also don't want to get labeled as "the gopher girl," which seems to be happening already. I don't want people running to me with old copying and filing projects that they don't have time to do when I'm trying to implement my career idea.
I'm afraid that if/when I try to do something different, I will be resented because I was hired to be an admin, and a part-time one at that. Not that I won't plow ahead, but I wonder if the other admins will resent me. But like I said a couple of weeks ago-I can't see myself filing and doing certified mailings forever.
Any advice is welcome. If my ego is blown out of proportion, tell me.
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lioness70
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2001, 11:26:05 am » |
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Engineering companies, like I'm in, will easily find the need for a technical writer.
The former receptionist is now in the CAD department. I feel, if she can do it, so can I.
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northcarolina
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2001, 12:44:35 pm » |
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I don't know how it works at your company - but here our HR department will help you plot your career path and is supposed to help you attain your goals with training, etc. I don't think most admins would resent you for reaching your goals (after you pay your dues). I think they would applaud you and, if they have dreams of moving to a different field, maybe you would be their inspiration.
I like the admin field and have moved up to the point where I am now - I realize that being an admin isn't for everyone and I applaud anyone who is willing to do what they have to do (pay their dues, work hard) to attain their goals and dreams.
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goldenearring
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2001, 12:45:58 pm » |
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Lionness, if you have great ideas, why not just use the next possible opportunity that makes sense to you to demonstrate your skills? You don't have to be obnoxious about it, and I don't think you need to worry about seeming obnoxious about it. Whatever the other admins will feel/think/say is what they will feel/think/say. I've taken things that my boss could have written and taken a stab at it and, on the whole, even if it's not perfect, I find that they appreciate it more than think I'm trying to get anything back out of it. I say go for it! (Hope I answered the entire question.)
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goldenearring
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2001, 12:48:06 pm » |
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To follow my train of thought. Have your career plan ready-to-go at all times in the event a bright person catches on that you are good at this. I say "don't wait," because maybe an opportunity will appear and they will think of you rather than posting outside the company. Just do it. Just do it.
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