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Please Don't Promote Me

By
Real Estate Agent with Deep South Realty

I would like to share what I read in Business Week Magazine: 

For some climbing the corporate ladder brings on vertigo. In a recent survey, nearly one in five managers ranked getting a promotion as their most challenging life event. One big reason, say researchers at Development Dimensions International, which conducted the poll of 785 business leaders, is that 40% of managers get little or no support as they enter their new jobs, according to the survey. "It's sink or swim." Says Matthew Paese, vice president at the Bridgeville (Pa.) - based human resources consulting firm. Even more managers may express such fears in the near future, says Paese, as many baby boomers retire and leave an even bigger mentoring void for executives on the move. The business leaders surveyed by DI ranged from line supervisory staff to those in executive suites, including 400 managers outside U.S. Promotion was ranked as "most challenging" by 19% of respondents, followed by bereavement (15%) Divorce (11%), moving (10%) and managing teenage children (9%)

Comments (3)

Robert Cramer
Five Star Property Inspections - Belleville, IL
Thats sad......Please don't promote me either.....But then again I have been self-employed most of my life and have never gave it a thought.  I have been told I don't fit the corporate mold, whatever that is.  I think this is the reason why more and more people are taking the self-employed career path.  I certainly don't regret it.
May 14, 2007 06:28 PM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
After my most recent experience with Zusiness Week, I won't read the rag.  It's barely fit for the bottom of the Canary Cage.
May 15, 2007 12:07 AM
Steven Shewell
Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. - Ephrata, PA
The Mortgage Maverick
Personal promotion is the heart and soul of our business.  Do a fantastic job for your clients and many of them will reward you with a steady stream of clients.
May 15, 2007 01:12 AM