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  • 12-11-2011 12:29pm
    #1
    Captain McDuck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭


    So... I have a fantastic job which I love and am paid very well for doing. I do realise how fortunate I am to be able to say that.

    It is difficult to explain what I do but I basically work for a large company with a few independent branches. I currently run the smallest branch which can be challenging at times but generally is quite straight forward.

    The thing is.... I get on very well with the management and they basically think the suns shines out my you know what. I have recently been approached about transferring to the largest branch in the company as second in command there. This is a massive promotion... really really big. I would be by far far the youngest person in this role .... ever.... basically. They are having some serious problems over there and my brief is to go in and straighten everything out.

    The problem is I just don’t think I'm good enough. I feel like an imposter at times even in my current position. As I'm in charge here at the moment there is nobody above me so no one really knows my true ability and I feel if I do get transferred I will be scrutinised and exposed as not really being as good as they think I am.

    I know I am putting myself down here but the truth is over the years I have work under some really really amazing people with incredible ability. I have seen how the job can be done really well. I know for a fact that I do not measure up these people and never will.

    I cannot turn down this promotion as this would show a serious lack of balls on my part but I am now terrified about going over.

    I know I will be able to do the job but I fear that I will not be able raise the standard as high as they expect me to.

    I really am very worried. If anybody has been in a similar situation and can offer advice I would appreciate it.


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  • #2
    Taltos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,830 ✭✭✭✭Taltos


    OP - I get that you really don't believe in yourself - but take a step back for a moment.

    a) You run a branch with a great team of people. Clearly you can only do this because they respect you and you have not only the ability but the authority to make whatever changes are necessary.

    b) New role - as 2nd in command will you really have the authority to make whatever changes are necessary? Is it likely that the person in charge there is incapable and you are being brought in to step into their shoes?
    I think this is likely - however there are risks associated - if this is the case then this person is in a position to make life difficult for you.

    Would it not be better if you went in as controller for this branch instead of 2nd in command? Not trying to be funny here but clearly no matter what you think you are able to do this...

    Look we don't know your personal circumstances - only you do. But maybe talk to management and get some reassurances. E.g. You will need the full backing of this branch manager to make the changes needed. Maybe ask for a closed meeting with this manager and the leadership to ensure that a) you both can get on & b) this person is not going to be an impediment to your job.
    Also - is there a small team of people you trust from the current branch that you know if they came with you for a few months would help turn things around?

    Not sure how likely any of that is - just some thoughts.
    Seriously though - stop doubting yourself.


  • #3
    FortyPlusHubby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭FortyPlusHubby


    Captain McDuck wrote: »
    I get on very well with the management and they basically think the suns shines out my you know what.

    Do you think these managers are idiots? Are they competent in most ways that you have seen, and if so why do you think they don't know what they are doing when they approached you to take up this job?

    Most managers have self-doubt, and that's a good thing; it reminds them to check carefully what they're doing. Don't assume your own lack of confidence is a bad thing.... it may well be part of the reason for your success to date, and it may be why they chose you.

    Perhaps they don't really think the sun shines from behind you, but perhaps they have seen enough torchlight come from there to make it worth taking the chance on you. Why not take the chance yourself too?

    40pH


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