I like being a manager, but am thinking of making a move up the ladder to director.  Any thoughts?
136749
Nice trick to get me in here............well I like to be on top so I assume that is where you are headed too.  Stick with your strengths and I am sure you will achieve your goal...............OOOOOOOO
184999
Everything "rises and falls on leadership".  You need to find a job where the managers are 'people helpers' and not 'paper pushers'.  Too many times the manager is being stressed out by the documentation of the job and they forget the people who do the work that gets them their numbers.  I work for a 'paper pusher' and she is no help at all.  I've had to learn everything on my own.  The other managers at this job are 'people helpers' and they've helped me more than my district manager.  \n\nQuit this job.  \n\nLife is too short to go to a job you dislike each day.
447715
You should absolutely take the position.  Age is not a prerequisite for advancement...performance is.  Obviously,  management believes you deserve it.  Be quick to assemble the nursing team after the announcement to make sure they know how much you appreciate their support and all that you have learned by working with them.
676865
Actually, I would ask your supervisor what would be most beneficial to you.  For all you know, they may have shortages in other departments that they'd love to promote you in to. \n\nHowever, if you're really enjoying your current position, and want to move up in your department, I'd advise getting a degree in Business, with a concentration in Management.  You'll learn what you need to know for your current job, and with some Management background, you'll be highly promotable.\n\nGood luck!
623475
I would tell him thanks to all of his great training and supervisory skills you feel ready to take a step up in the company....it is a step up, right?  Just let him know that you appreciated everything he has taught you and that you can't wait to sing his praises in another department....and make sure that is all that you do.  \n\nQuite honestly, if you have told ANYONE at work about this move.....he already knows.   Make sure you are available to help train or support the person who takes your place.....and once again DO NOT say anything negative about the boss to the new person.  That stuff travels faster then hot lava.\n\nGood luck in your new job!
139323
You have to start small and work your way up.Your credentials alone may move you up the ladder a little quicker.Most top executives had to start in the "cube".
541539
Time to go into management.  Leave the technical stream behind and go for MBA.  You will climb the ladder better that way.
672655
sit down and talk calmly with your supervisor, ask him/her to provide a detailed list of behaviors which should be changed in order to better yourself and assist in getting a promotion.\n\nWho tells you you don't have the right attitude?\n\nBe nice, do not be defensive, smile, See if the company has anything in writing as to promotional policies.\n\nIf you are unhappy with the results.  Go to the next person on the "ladder"
141269
I don't know if he is a good manager, because it seems like he's mostly been a writer, talker, and comedian.  But as far as I know he's always been truthful, and careful about getting facts and details straight.  He might be too blunt to be a great head of state though.
275516
Most good managerial positions require some real life experience because you gonna be dealing with the real world and no more theory like in class.  You can get it if at all you're the only one who has applied for it and whoever is advertising the job is that desperate which in the present  modern world doesn't seem to happen very often. There is a lotta competition out there and you better be ready when the opportunity pops up. You are most likely to start off as a junior manager.  I think it is more comfortable from that position while you're learning from the seniors.
73037
In nearly all companies, seniority rules.  You may be relegated to the night shift for now, but perhaps you can move into another department after you've proven yourself.
189360
Just go to your manager, say "when you have a sec, could we have a chat?" That way, the ball is in their court. Make the meeting informal (as much as possible), tell him/her that you've been offered another job (don't say that you looked for the job, it came to you), but you really love this place and don't know if you want to leave. The manager will probably ask why don't you stay? Then you can talk about money. Don't be forceful as though you "deserve" a raise....\nGood luck!
504182
Take life as it comes and try to experience it fully and deeply.  Recognize the worth of every moment, and do not worry so much about where you are trying to get - in all aspects, professionally, romatically, spiritually - instead enjoy the process of getting there.  The end destination for all of us is death, ultimately, and the journey to all the things we strive for is what constitutes our lives.  If we spend too much time waiting for our goals to be manifest, we will miss our whole lives in the process, because, let's face it, until we are dead, there will always be another goal to reach.  You get promoted to supervisor, you are happy for a while, but soon you want to be district manager.  You get the girl, then you want to marry her.  Then the goal is children and a family.  Sometimes we start to think "I'll be happy and really relax and start enjoying my life when..."  When is now baby, focus on the journey.
72386
I feel you.  I am the same way.  Most of the time its because I learn the position and get bored.  Then I move on to the next challenge.  In my mind, there is absolutely nothing wrong with doing this.  You are getting all you can out of an employer and building up your resume.  One thing that I know is that in the corporate world,your expendable.  You could be the best worker in the world, enjoy what you do everyday, and be canned tomorrow because the co. didn't make the profits they thought they would. Your best bet is to continue to move on until you really find your calling or open your onwn business so you are your own boss.
635017
Go for fun. You should do what you like doing the best, then you will have more passion for your job.
46080
absolutely, but  the work is hard and stressful.  i guess it all depends on what type of sales/marketing your managing though.
650077
Do what you feel is right. Aside for the salary increase, I believe you'd need a new work environment as you already mentioned your dissatisfaction with your present work. Go for it and just be glad you have such choice. :)