I read a question on here about admin career exit paths. A lot of Admin professionals exit into HR, Project Management, Office Management, COS roles. I wonder whats the most non-traditional exit career anyone has ever witnessed or undertaken themselves.?

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I was supposed to move to a budget analyst position (same company). It ended up not going through because the exec I support thought I was too valuable and stopped it. Sad for her, I stopped my time at the company after that decision 😂 I've also been offered a position as "commercial lead", but turned that down. It would have been a role that focused on staffing projects and marketing efforts, and also have a bit of project management and budgeting involved. I honestly was too afraid because it was so different and new. I regret the choice sometimes, but ultimately am still happy where I'm at.

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So long as you are truly happy where you're at. And who knows, the opportunity may come around again and this time you'll feel differently!

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