I’ve worked as assistant manager for years, but it doesn’t look like I’ll be getting a promotion anytime soon. I feel bad leaving since I'm kind of the glue around here and I’ve gotten to know pretty much everyone. Any advice?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I spent three years working my butt off for a fairly small brick and mortar. I left because I got sick, but still did what I could to train my replacement. Once she was trained, I never heard from the company I had helped build again. Do what's best for you, not what's best for the company.

like

In my opinion commitment is a beautiful thing, but it must be accompanied with recognition, if you feel something is lacking, I recommend you talk it over with your direct superior, if that doesn't work look elsewhere for another option. We all deserve to be recognized for our work.

like

I understand you pain. I have been with my company for several years now and at one location. I loved it there and I really held the store together but I was stuck in a title that limited my role and pay but had the skill and knowledge to move on. The store was wonderful about giving me opportunities to grow and take on new task but they couldn’t just create a position for me so I was stuck. I recently moved and have gotten multiple promotions in the past few months at a new location and it’s been an amazing opportunity for me. I still get regular text, calls, and emails from my old store and help them out anyway I can and I really miss them but I had to do what was best for me.

This might sound like an ignorant question, but are you sure you would really want all that extra responsibility? In my company at least, the supervisors and assistant managers make a pretty decent wage. And since I'm at the top level in my department, whenever someone calls in sick, guess who gets to scramble to look for a replacement at the last minute? And if a replacement cannot be found, who has to come in (even if it's in the middle of the night and we're expecting a big shipment that someone needs to sign for)? Yep, that's me! I think assistant managers kinda have it made. Grass is greener I guess?

I've been with the same company for over 20 years, and seen so many people come and go that I couldn't even name half of them. Each one of them has been important in my day-to-day life while we were working together (even those that I didn't really like, I still had to rely on them). So it's always a big adjustment when someone leaves, but everyone will make that adjustment, they'll be fine one way or another; and some of them might feel better about leaving if they already have one foot out the door but don't want to seem disloyal. Move forward with your life, whatever that means to you. The universe has a way of sorting things out in the end

Related Posts

How do you know when to transition to your start up? The current full time gig is great but passion is not really there anymore, but then the start up on the side will take some time to ramp up...

I'm thinking of a career shift from Sales into Marketing, CS, or Sales Ops, and I want to be sure any change is a side step/step forward rather than backwards. I don't have a "mentor" who's well established in anything business related that I can talk with transparently. Any thoughts from those with more familiarity in the field?

like

Hello fishes,

My wife have 2 years of experience working in back officea and she is persuing career in SAP Basis, but we both are not sure about market, can someone give a pointer on what should be the best thing to get job and with good salary along with wlb?

like

Ready to boomerang back after a stint in industry. How do I approach this? I realize now the perks of consulting and I miss it.

like

I’m a big 4 M2 making 125k base in a MCOL, specialty tax group, with a JD. Interviewing at other big 4 firms for basically the same position. What’s a reasonable raise % I could expect/would be worth it to switch firms to do the same work?

like

How many people earn a degree in Engineering but don't pursue a career in it, for whatever reason? I know at least one and I don't know why they spent all that time and money if they weren't going to continue in it

like

Can someone tell me what a producer’s day to day role is in a social agency? This is not snark, I’m thinking of making a move and want to understand the job/ask better. TIA. 

like

Hey Fishes! Please suggest best Java programming courses available on YouTube/Udemy.

like

Any advice for a young professional who would like to get into investor relations?

likefunny

Digital savvy with 15 years of sales/business development and consulting experience trying to transition into tech sales without luck. Always get the don't have industry experience reply. Any advice would be helpful.

like

How did you choose your PM role (i.e. which product to go for)?

like

Anyone quit MBB in less than 6 months?

like

Does anyone know of any part time positions in healthcare? Wanted to get into medical sales. I have a ton of time outside of work so I figured it could be a good opportunity to make some extra cha-ching

like

Planning to exit tech firms as a mid to senior level roles. What are some possible sources I can reach out at to make this happen?

like

Project Managers/Business Analysts/Product Owners with no IT background: what are/where your ways to gain an understanding for IT, programming, technologies etc? E.g. searching for „Eli5 + [topic]“

like

Currently certified in AWS (CCP, SAA, and Security) and GCP (Security Engineer and Cloud Architect).

Any recommendations on Azure certs to pursue?

like

my 21 year olds niece, Peruvian citizen, would like to take the SIE. We know she doesn’t need to be sponsored by a firm, but as a foreign citizen, would she be permitted to take the exam? Additionally, does she need a U-4 prior to testing or can she just hold the passing certificate until she finds a firm?

like

What do you see as a good senior exit pathway from data science consulting other than FAANG? Chief data officer? Chief data scientist? Etc

like

What's the most exciting project you have done as Data analyst/Analytics professional?

I am an entry level Data Analyst trying to find motivation for this career. Like what are some big or fun projects that I should aspire to

like

I’m ready to find another gig. Btw I’m 1.5 years into the industry now soo I’m kinda new-ish. I’ve been working at a small shop, but I’m not a fan of the work we do. We rarely make “big idea” kind of stuff.

My book doesn’t have too many examples of real ad work that aligns with the kind of work I want to do. Is that a huge deal breaker for other agencies?

How does one tailor their book to stand out and transition to an agency that’s making the big stuff they want to make?

like

More Posts

Hi all,
Please donate 11 likes so i can ask for referral!!
Thanks😀

like
like
like

I am a fresher. Joined 8 months ago(full time employment since 4 months) My current position is software QA and I want to move into development or data analytics (preferably DA). What can I do to achieve this in my own company? Or do I have to switch jobs for a different role?

like

Hi all, I’m looking to switch into Strategic Finance at a tech company and was looking to chat with someone in a similar role. I have total 4 yoe, the last 3 being in a quant role at a major valuation firm. I want to switch into a more cross-functional and strategic role while still working in finance which is why a strategic finance role seemed a good fit. Finding it tough to get interviews so looking to connect with people in these roles. Thanks!

like

Any insight into working as a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) at Microsoft? Have an offer to come at L61 and gauging if it’s a good move or not.

like

Working as a Product Manager in industrial sector, want to transition into tech Product Management

Do I need to have any certifications related to tech?
Any suggestions?

like

Hi All, first post and looking for insight! I have an interview coming up for New York Life Insurance Company’s Management Fast Track Program. Does anyone have any experience with NYL or can speak to anything I can anticipate or should be aware of going into this opportunity?

like

Could you all please give me 11 💟 , would like to unlock my DM access. Thank you.

like

I don't know why companies think TikTok is a good way to advertise their products. It's not like people are going to listen to the entire ad before they move on.

like

I'm a Staff 2. Does my senior really have to review all my selections before I send them to the client?

like

What would you do if you started developing feelings for a colleague? I recently (earlier in the year) went through a breakup of a long term relationship but shockingly got over him pretty quickly once I moved back home and on my own. I started developing feelings for a colleague about a week or so ago mainly because he ticks off a few of my boxes and is just SO easy to chat to and get along with. Is it too inappropriate to try to get to know him more? We’re also friends on social media

like

If u have the addictive gene, Advertising is so easy to self destruct. Supporting each other is invaluable. Keep these posts going. It DOES get better. U can be sober in advertising.

like

Hello Folks,
Does
UST provides variable every 6 months. On offer it’s mentioned as annual component, but HR is saying it will come every 6 months.
Also for PF deduction, do they deduct only minimum value of 2100 and we can’t get it altered to 12% of basic pay. UST UST Global

Thanks

bonus% for BA4?@

like

Is their people who joined between Nov1st 2020 to Jan 31st 2021 EYGDS not been eligible for rewarding for EC/HC in yearly appraisals?



I heard this recently..Please confirm as this followed?

like

Hi

I need to validate below offer from EY GDS

YoE 6.6 years and consulting profile.

Cctc 17.5 including Variable

Offer from EY GDS 25.5+ variable

Is this good hike?

Can we get good hikes in GDS? Heard that payout happens in August.

Also for long term, do you suggest EY GDS SaT unit?

like

Please help me connect with Infosys HR I have cleared my technical inter & recieved a sms & email for submitting details, but I didn't recieved the credentials. When I am trying to create a new account on career portal it is showing me account already exists When I am trying to reset the password I am getting "internal server error "

How to find a job in Canada without PR.. I am a Consultant with experience in product management, business transformation, GTM strategy.

like

I wanted to resign from my current organization but as it is small I need a bunch of reasons to resign from current organization.
Guys please suggest me reasons.
I'm resigning because I got an another opportunity.
I don't want to retain In same organization even if they match the CTC.

like

Additional Posts in Retail & Hospitality

How much do other nighttime line cooks make with tips in Canada?

what is the best way to de-escalate customer situations?

like

Buckle up everyone, the holiday season has officially started. Time for endless carols and overplayed Christmas songs on the speakers all day long 😑

likehelpfulfunny

Today no one came into our restaurant and my boss started crying. Do I... comfort them? Leave them be?

likefunnyupliftinghelpful

I'm new working in Germany as a chef.
How are the usual salary?

My company hosts "voluntary" company parties, which they insist upon yet end up being just pizza and doing emails. I want to get paid overtime for staying beyond the clock. Should I ask?

likesmartfunnyhelpful

I found out I'm making nearly $20,000 under my salary. I have a scheduled 1:1 meeting with my Director in 2 days - How do I best ask for this kind of raise? Is it too much?

like

Does anyone else here have a hospitality management degree? Do you think it was worth it?

like

I always have to answer the phone bc coworker says people have trouble w/ his accent, but he's perfectly easy for me to understand... what gives?

like

Hospitality is always considered a tough place. What are some ways we can turn the frown upside down when it comes to working in retail?

like

Has anyone else ever dated a coworker?

like

I've been waiting tables for the past 20 years. It's a decent job that has gotten me through some difficult times, but I am getting old and tired. What career path would be most advisable for me at age 40?

like

I think there should be more males caretakers in this world. Some of my clients just feel more comfortable with a guy and it's kind of sad how often they say I'm the only male they could find.

like

The majority of my career has been in healthcare tech with some retail experience. Looking to break into event management/coordinating (I believe this is the correct job title) space in either the entertainment, fashion & retail or cosmetic industry. Any insights or advice is appreciated!

like

Anyone works for Nike? Have an interview for a department coach position any pointers or in-site to the questions I should expect or what they may be looking for in response. Thanks in advance

like

I wanted to prepare myself for an interview to be a store associate at Gucci, Any tips and what are the sample interview questions I might get? Thank you

like

How much onroute pays to General manager

I’m not sure I fully understand Amazons pay structure. I’m applying for a Sr. Customer Success manager role but the base is low. The sign on bonus may help and the go forward RSU’s…but it seems so unstable. What are the pros and cons of working with Amazon?

like

What's a typical hourly wage for a new department manager? This is my first department specific job. (I've worked retail before but always floated between departments as a sales associate) I was recently promoted to be in charge of 2 of our smaller departments and I am the only employee who works in them on a daily basis.

like