so I was just wanting to rack some of you older guys brains. I've been thinking about going into full time management. Is it worth it ,in the long run? Union vs hourly ( we've heard it all before). Anyway serious answers only . Thanx for all replies
15-20 years ago? Yes.
Today? No way.
Don't! Seriously Don't. You're always on the clock being in management.so I was just wanting to rack some of you older guys brains. I've been thinking about going into full time management. Is it worth it ,in the long run? Union vs hourly ( we've heard it all before). Anyway serious answers only . Thanx for all replies
Sorry, I'm not sure of your details. If a service provider is relatively young, has a college degree and is not at top rate and long term goal is to utilize their degree, then I'd definitely say to move to management. After two years in management I'd redo my resume and look elsewhere. If you are a female or minority I'd also advise you to go into mgmt since that will get you promoted quickly. Otherwise, I'd stay a service provider.so I was just wanting to rack some of you older guys brains. I've been thinking about going into full time management. Is it worth it ,in the long run? Union vs hourly ( we've heard it all before). Anyway serious answers only . Thanx for all replies
Yep, that never happens at other companies.One of our FT supervisors, who had around 20 years in, walked out with no notice a few months back. He was younger too, late 30's. He was a decent guy, unlike many. Well-liked by most but probably the DM. When people walk out of 80k/year jobs without giving notice, there is a problem...and the problem didn't stem from him.
Yep, that never happens at other companies.
Photog, I agree that other companies have management leave too. My concern from what i see at a district level, in regards to our younger management team, our best and brightest are the ones leaving since they have better opportunities at other companies. I see the average and MHN management staying. I'm concerned that so many experienced management have left due to retirement and the people replacing them aren't as good, nor as qualified. Too often we are promoting based on race and sex instead of merit. That also is hurting us and why I see why many quality white males are leaving in droves.Yep, that never happens at other companies.
Other companies have problems just as UPS does, that does not make it correct or "Right"Yep, that never happens at other companies.
No idea.Photog, when a FT mgt person leaves without giving proper notice, how much more difficult do they make it on him/her to "cash out" their "non-monetary" compensation?
But it does make it equally correct or "Right" ...Other companies have problems just as UPS does, that does not make it correct or "Right"
No doubt.Photog, I agree that other companies have management leave too. My concern from what i see at a district level, in regards to our younger management team, our best and brightest are the ones leaving since they have better opportunities at other companies. I see the average and MHN management staying. I'm concerned that so many experienced management have left due to retirement and the people replacing them aren't as good, nor as qualified. Too often we are promoting based on race and sex instead of merit. That also is hurting us and why I see why many quality white males are leaving in droves.
How much longer for Union employees?They dont even give new management a pension anymore. Thats sad
In corporate America, it depends upon which end of the chain you are located.But it does make it equally correct or "Right" ...
I think that is what people in Atlanta think. However, the results I see from service complaints from customer, to actual service failures I see as technology can't replace experience and good management.No doubt. All the technology put in place to help plan, implement and monitor would seem to reduce the need for years of experience.
I hope it does, but I wonder how long it will take and if it will be quick enough.Eventually, the culture will morph into something better than it is today.
Who knows? But the FACT is NOW, there is no more pension for new management. Would you have gone into management way, way,way......way....... back when if you didnt get a pension?How much longer for Union employees?