I spent my first year at TNP trying not to look stupid and get fired. My second year, I worked hard, stayed (mostly) quiet and flew under the radar. In my third year I started speaking up, sitting at the table and getting things done. Because of that third-year FOOLISHNESS, I was offered a promotion at TNP. And after a weekend of pros/cons lists, I accepted. Hooray! Even though my current title has "manager" in it, I didn't have anyone under me. I used to say I managed pixels instead of ...
Class participation
Last night's dinner: I had some frozen Beef something with a mashed potato-esque side dish. 230 calories. It's hard for me to express my feelings about work in a way that 1) won't leave me looking whiny or neurotic and 2) won't get me dooced. Simply put, changes are afoot that are going to require me to take an active role in sales and sales training. Sir? You who's still fixated on the "svelte clothing" entry from yesterday...is your hand up? But Kim...you don't sell! I know. It's a ...
The new Online Manager
I am now the Online Manager for www.courierpostonline.com. I have an office and am now the boss to those who were once my peers.I received a sizeable pay increase, and the well-wishes of my coworkers.And as of 48 hours ago, I was NOT going to take the job at all. Go figure. I am excited and proud, but mostly terrified. (and I just realized I forgot to take lunch) Added 4/2/17: Hi! This is Kim, 13 years later. Back in 2003, I should have asked for the Director title and not been okay with ...
Reports
Hey! I didn't blog yesterday! :) I was busy doing a few more reports. The rain is pounding on the roof of the building. It's been raining steadily for at least 12 hours. All the snow has been washed away. So I'm guessing today's weather gripe (and perhaps something that will show up on our site as "Breaking News" today and one of the top 5 SJ stories tomorrow) will be flooding. Mood: Tranquil. Must be the drumming sound of the rain.Work docket: Where do I start? Firstly, our communities ...
Resolution
Resolution for the rest of the year: I will not tell anyone that I WANT the Online Manager job nor will I tell anyone that I DON'T WANT the Online Manager job. When I go to work, I will work. Period. I'm not sure what I want for myself let alone being able to tell others what I want. Job probably won't open until January anyway. Although I am 95% sure of a decision, I won't be called to make it until then. To that end, I emailed some people I blabbed to yesterday and told them not to spread ...
