How to answer this question?
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Originally posted by alfagal:
- "New task is easy to do, but have a lot to do (endless emails,
tight deadlines, etc)
- New task is difficult to do, but doesn't have much to do (not so many emails, deadlines not so tight)"
- how can new task be easy and difficult to do babe?
- its really up to u..u know ur boss better u shld know how open he/she can be..
- if he/she is really open and asking for ur honest opinion, then
just tell him/her wat u want
New task can't be easy and difficult to do, I meant new task could either be easy or difficult.
Seriously, I have no idea what I want. My job scope as per defined in the last performance appraisal would make me a Jack of all trades but master of none. However, that is set to change as boss has different thinkings and would like me to fly solo, by end of this year or start of next year.
Me, on other hand, decides to use put this "Jack of all trades" to good use. I'm given quite a few areas to specialize, and I've chosen experimentation as my preferred choice. This allows me to make use of my "Jack of all trades" good point and help the company in the best possible way.
With the new task, I somehow feel that I may be thrown off track, however, at the same time, it complements with my current tasks (because it will directly or indirectly affect my work).
By the way, boss has no idea how the new task would be like, but has given me a couple of scenarios to ponder over.
- Easy to do, not-so-tight deadlines
- Easy to do, with tight deadlines
- Difficult to do, not-so-tight deadlines
- Difficult to do, with tight deadlines (the worst he can think of, which could likely mean giving up all or most of current tasks and concentrate on this, not an option I would like to consider at this time)
The other 3 scenarios give much more room to consider, and whether, at a later stage to take it up permanently. If new personnel are not hired, obviously I don't have a choice of taking it up temporarily.
As for promotion chances, I'm not looking forward towards this. I've got no interest in management stuffs. I'm more interested in becoming a master of a domain. Promotion chances has no effect on what choice I make.
- "New task is easy to do, but have a lot to do (endless emails,
tight deadlines, etc)
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Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:
New task can't be easy and difficult to do, I meant new task could either be easy or difficult.
Seriously, I have no idea what I want. My job scope as per defined in the last performance appraisal would make me a Jack of all trades but master of none. However, that is set to change as boss has different thinkings and would like me to fly solo, by end of this year or start of next year.
Me, on other hand, decides to use put this "Jack of all trades" to good use. I'm given quite a few areas to specialize, and I've chosen experimentation as my preferred choice. This allows me to make use of my "Jack of all trades" good point and help the company in the best possible way.
With the new task, I somehow feel that I may be thrown off track, however, at the same time, it complements with my current tasks (because it will directly or indirectly affect my work).
By the way, boss has no idea how the new task would be like, but has given me a couple of scenarios to ponder over.
- Easy to do, not-so-tight deadlines
- Easy to do, with tight deadlines
- Difficult to do, not-so-tight deadlines
- Difficult to do, with tight deadlines (the worst he can think of, which could likely mean giving up all or most of current tasks and concentrate on this, not an option I would like to consider at this time)
The other 3 scenarios give much more room to consider, and whether, at a later stage to take it up permanently. If new personnel are not hired, obviously I don't have a choice of taking it up temporarily.
As for promotion chances, I'm not looking forward towards this. I've got no interest in management stuffs. I'm more interested in becoming a master of a domain. Promotion chances has no effect on what choice I make.
u r still young, but dont u want to climb higher in the corporate ladder?
u will start to envy yr colleagues n friends who are reaching for their dreams.
time to make your own dream come true.
dont be afraid of changes. embrace them... if it doesn't work out', just let yr boss know. cheers.
- Easy to do, not-so-tight deadlines
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Originally posted by Kenashi:
u r still young, but dont u want to climb higher in the corporate ladder?
u will start to envy yr colleagues n friends who are reaching for their dreams.
time to make your own dream come true.
dont be afraid of changes. embrace them... if it doesn't work out', just let yr boss know. cheers.
Will of course want to climb, but the aim is not to hit management level.
I did think about this before, but other than pay and a nice rank, nothing else is attractive. In this company, quite a lot of changes are brought out by non-management staffs, the job satisfaction level is higher.
Management will still give ideas and implement them, but it's a once in a while thing, don't quite see the point of hitting this level.
To take up the new task or not... still thinking. But leaning towards taking it up. As boss says, sometimes having options is good.
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Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:
Will of course want to climb, but the aim is not to hit management level.
I did think about this before, but other than pay and a nice rank, nothing else is attractive. In this company, quite a lot of changes are brought out by non-management staffs, the job satisfaction level is higher.
Management will still give ideas and implement them, but it's a once in a while thing, don't quite see the point of hitting this level.
To take up the new task or not... still thinking. But leaning towards taking it up. As boss says, sometimes having options is good.
But mgmt lvl is where the big bucks are!!
In additional, do u see the mgmt work hard...hahahaa
Last time i used to be like u, i want job satisfaction... but nowaday, i think money is more rewarding....hahaa
Do what yr heart tell u!!! JYJY.
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Originally posted by Kenashi:
But mgmt lvl is where the big bucks are!!
In additional, do u see the mgmt work hard...hahahaa
Last time i used to be like u, i want job satisfaction... but nowaday, i think money is more rewarding....hahaa
Do what yr heart tell u!!! JYJY.
Of course got see management work hard...
Money vs job satisfaction... all my colleagues used to say job satisfaction first when they are fresh out in the market, but as time goes on, money starts to play a big part. Hmm...
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Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:
Of course got see management work hard...
Money vs job satisfaction... all my colleagues used to say job satisfaction first when they are fresh out in the market, but as time goes on, money starts to play a big part. Hmm...
maybe my ex-mgmt dont work hardhahaaa
as time goes by, you will see the light....
$$$$$$
haha
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Originally posted by Kenashi:
maybe my ex-mgmt dont work hardhahaaa
as time goes by, you will see the light....
$$$$$$
haha
Yeah... I suspect so.
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Hmm...
A couple of days ago, boss talks to me about the same issues again, but this time more serious than last time chit chat...
Machiam like going through another interview.
Boss: So after all the training and now start to get a bit involved in this new job area, do you think you are interested in taking it up in the long run?
Me: I don't know. Now, everything seems OK.
Boss: What will be the factors for you to take this up in the long run? What will not make you take this up?
Me: If it's challenging enough, then will take it up. If it's going to affect current work, not much chance of me taking it up in the long run. Will need a few months to decide on this, when I officially take over colleague's work...
Boss: Interesting... but has a weird face expression (I sense that boss freaks out... because that means they might have to hire new people and justify to management on additional costs...)