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Burn the fire.
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Promoted!
I just got promoted today!
 I'm not sure if you guys remember, but last month (while I was at home, sick) the e-mail went out that the company I work for was acquired: Mergers & Acquisitions Apparently the last month and a half, being the roller coaster they were, executive management has decided to promote me into a leadership role - specifically managing the department I was in previously. This is due to my technical knowledge of our products as well as the way I have handled clients and our current project lists. I'm totally excited. They weren't joking (previous management) when they said this new company would be opening doors and expanding our options. Let's just hope that this carries through next year as well!
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Excellent, congratulations!
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11-28-2011, 04:12 PM
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The Unsettler
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11-28-2011, 04:20 PM
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Congrats!!!
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11-28-2011, 04:20 PM
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19 years and 17k posts...
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Congratulations!!
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11-28-2011, 04:27 PM
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Well done, have fun!
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11-28-2011, 04:43 PM
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Feelin' Solexy
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Congrats, great news!
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11-28-2011, 04:44 PM
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Back in the saddle again
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Outstanding! Congrats!
So when will you be picking up the new Turbo, or is it going to be a GT3? 
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11-28-2011, 04:49 PM
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Did you get the memo?
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Congrats!
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11-28-2011, 06:31 PM
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You have demonstrated technical skills and good people skills; a rare mix. Good job. Treat those you supervise as well as your clients and you'll go far....go celebrate, you deserve it...
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11-28-2011, 07:42 PM
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Thanks everyone. I plan to do some sort of celebration later this week. Maybe a PP beer meet on Thursday or Friday is in order.
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11-28-2011, 08:34 PM
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A nice change from everyone being let go after a merger. Congrats.
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11-28-2011, 08:51 PM
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Congrats!
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11-28-2011, 09:29 PM
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Congrats!
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11-28-2011, 09:33 PM
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Did a raise go along with the promo? Good for you.
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11-29-2011, 02:22 AM
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Thats great. Congrats!!
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11-29-2011, 02:43 AM
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LOL as someone in management, I don't think congrats are in order. j/k
Just remember a few things when dealing with direct supports and their conflicts or complaints: It isn't personal. Leave the emotions out of it. Be logical, leave the emotions out of it. Be honest but not brutally honest, and leave the emotions out of it. Be consistent, and leave the emotions out of it. it's your responsibility to care about your reports and their success. If they fail, you failed. It's up to you to make sure they help each other succeed and don't compete each other into failure. The team can perform better as a team with a common goal than as a bunch of individuals with differing priorities and goals. Think herding cats. Their development and growth should be in your top 3 or 4 priorities or higher. Teach them how to do your job and make you redundant and you'll be promoted again. And leave the emotion out of it. I recommend reading John C. Maxwell. I have three of his books: Becoming a person of influence, Developing the leaders around you, and the winning attitude. really good stuff without the chearleading cliches and BS. EDIT: forgot the warning. John C. Maxwell's books contain a strong Christian influence, so iffn' you're not into that you prolly won't care for his books. Paraphrasing a quote that changed my career in my 20's: Every time I failed in business, I was only thinking of myself and only cared about myself. Every time I've succeeded in business I was focused on the success of the team and of my co-workers. Another quote that stuck in my head because I thought it was so funny and typical of poor managers I've met over the years: Quote:
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When I talked to you yesterday....you didn't mention it....oh well, congrats and enjoy the vinyl.
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Congrats!
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11-29-2011, 07:45 AM
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2017 Victory Octane
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT
MazdaSpeed3
Da cab
