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<blockquote data-quote="soberups" data-source="post: 986578" data-attributes="member: 14668"><p>Speaking only for myself, I can say that it isnt <em>malice</em> that I feel towards someone who wants to go into management....its more like <em>pity</em>.</p><p></p><p>Ive been with this company for over 25 years and I have seen more than a few people make the transition into management with all the best intentions and lofty ideals in the world....only to run face first into the Brown Wall of Reality. Many of them come away bitter and disillusioned. Many quit. I know of several 25+ year management people that have gotten whacked on bogus charges, generally when they are a year or two away from being eligible for the retiree medical benefits. Off the top of my head I can name 5 on-car or center managers in my division alone that have taken various amounts of "stress leave" in the last 4 years. This is a mean, hateful and nasty place to work even when you have a union backing you up; without one, you are pretty much at the mercy of your superiors and the moment that you are no longer able to make them look good on paper you become a liablity rather than an asset and you will be treated accordingly.</p><p></p><p>Truthfully, I wish you well in your career choice. I hope for your sake that the reality that I have observed is <em>not</em> the reality that you wind up experiencing. I would strongly suggest that you consider your decision very carefully, and that you seek opinions from as many other management people as possible before doing something you may very well regret in the years to come.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="soberups, post: 986578, member: 14668"] Speaking only for myself, I can say that it isnt [I]malice[/I] that I feel towards someone who wants to go into management....its more like [I]pity[/I]. Ive been with this company for over 25 years and I have seen more than a few people make the transition into management with all the best intentions and lofty ideals in the world....only to run face first into the Brown Wall of Reality. Many of them come away bitter and disillusioned. Many quit. I know of several 25+ year management people that have gotten whacked on bogus charges, generally when they are a year or two away from being eligible for the retiree medical benefits. Off the top of my head I can name 5 on-car or center managers in my division alone that have taken various amounts of "stress leave" in the last 4 years. This is a mean, hateful and nasty place to work even when you have a union backing you up; without one, you are pretty much at the mercy of your superiors and the moment that you are no longer able to make them look good on paper you become a liablity rather than an asset and you will be treated accordingly. Truthfully, I wish you well in your career choice. I hope for your sake that the reality that I have observed is [I]not[/I] the reality that you wind up experiencing. I would strongly suggest that you consider your decision very carefully, and that you seek opinions from as many other management people as possible before doing something you may very well regret in the years to come. [/QUOTE]
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