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gretriever
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 Posted: 04/13/05 - 07:54 Post subject: They're making a believer out of me.
As expected, and predicted here, I did not get the management position. Why the f--- do I keep applying for these things?
On one hand, I keep getting told I'm the most important person here - that if I wasn't here, this place would come to a standstill from both the productivity and quality aspects.
On the other hand, the word has been spread that I'm not especially bright. Apparently from the recent selection, there must be something to this. Again.
Peace. Out.
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robp
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 07:55 Post subject: Re: They're making a believer out of me.
| gretriever wrote: | As expected, and predicted here, I did not get the management position. Why the f--- do I keep applying for these things?
On one hand, I keep getting told I'm the most important person here - that if I wasn't here, this place would come to a standstill from both the productivity and quality aspects.
On the other hand, the word has been spread that I'm not especially bright. Apparently from the recent selection, there must be something to this. Again.
Peace. Out. |
They've discovered where you hang out on-line and that's why they came to that conclusion.
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 07:56 Post subject:
WTF do they know? What's there fastest mile? See.  You are the brightest bulb I know. 
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j1miller
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 08:01 Post subject:
Apply at another company. They might change their tune quick.
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TreKay
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 08:04 Post subject:
| j1miller wrote: | | Apply at another company. They might change their tune quick. |
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rolling rock
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 08:59 Post subject:
| j1miller wrote: | | Apply at another company. They might change their tune quick. |
really. could this be an option for you?
what do people know anyway?????????  assclowns.
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crazyfrog
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 09:00 Post subject:
or at least plant the seed that you might be leaving soon... 
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Gogirlgo
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 09:12 Post subject:
I'm sorry to hear that. I think you're bright. And kind, although presumably no one gives a rat's ass about that for the position in question.
I agree with the others that it's good to see what the rest of the market thinks about you, to help you get a broader perspective.
Don't let them dictate what you believe.
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pokychick
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 09:17 Post subject:
| Gogirlgo wrote: | I'm sorry to hear that. I think you're bright. And kind, although presumably no one gives a rat's ass about that for the position in question.
I agree with the others that it's good to see what the rest of the market thinks about you, to help you get a broader perspective.
Don't let them dictate what you believe. |
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 09:26 Post subject:
I doubt this will make you feel better, but it's probably an application of the Dilbert Principle. You are too valuable to promote, and there would be no one to fill your job. So they give the managing job to the guy who is completely replaceable.
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keltic63
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 09:29 Post subject:
isn't there some maxim about the most inept people being promoted so they can do the least amount of damage? I know that to be true in so many professions. Ministers are moved into church administration if they lack people skills (and have nearly ruined congregations), I know of some education administrators who were very poor teachers, promoted to get them away from students. Salespeople promoted to managers because they would do less damage to the company in the new (higher) position.
Now why those people aren't fired instead is beyond me, but it certainly seems that you didn't get the position because you are so good at what you do, they didn't want to lose you in that position. Choosing a lesser person for the job means that you would maintain productivity and quality.
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wanttorun100
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 09:31 Post subject:
| j1miller wrote: | | Apply at another company. They might change their tune quick. |
Yeh but this is what I found out when I left my old place
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Had an exchange of e-mail with my old boss yesterday. When I left my old job last summer it was to relocate the family from the hell hole that is the Chicago suburbs to a more civilized community in central IL. My boss knew one of my long term goals was to leave the area.
Anyway he tells me yesterday the place I used to work had 'contingency plans' should certain people decide to leave to try to get them to stay and I was one of them. Cool thinks I , i wuz impotent!
He says yeh we don't do counter offers but could do 'off schedule promotions'. Bottom line the promotion would have been almost $12K! Cool thinks I, then it hits me - the ba$tards were willing to pay me $12K more than I was getting but were low balling me!
!@#$
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keltic63
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 09:31 Post subject:
| MechEngDropout wrote: | | I doubt this will make you feel better, but it's probably an application of the Dilbert Principle. You are too valuable to promote, and there would be no one to fill your job. So they give the managing job to the guy who is completely replaceable. |
well, that answered my question!
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Gogirlgo
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 09:41 Post subject:
| wanttorun100 wrote: |
i wuz impotent!
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Have you seen a doctor? They have solutions for that.
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cherylpf
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Posted: 04/13/05 - 09:43 Post subject:
| MechEngDropout wrote: | | I doubt this will make you feel better, but it's probably an application of the Dilbert Principle. You are too valuable to promote, and there would be no one to fill your job. So they give the managing job to the guy who is completely replaceable. |
I fully believe this. We have this principle in action in several roles in my company.
I'm sorry G.
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