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Can you make a change??

15 replies

Bhati · 18/07/2023 19:11

I'm a 46yrs F. I have been ambitious in my career all these years. I didn't left my job when my child was young and was able to manage all. I was stretched but I wanted to stay busy and I was able to do it all. Now my child is at the age on University and obviously doesn't need me to be around. This means I have a free time. I have been able to manage so much that now I am in a habit to concentrate on my work and get things done quicker. This has left me always dissatisfied in my roles. Till last year I was only a Manager and now I Head up a mid-size team (8-12 staff). I am in a habit to complete my work and manage team in time. It's been only few months in a new role and I'm already thinking to moving to higher role (I think I can apply for Director position). Does this look bad to reach out to companies or recruiting agencies if I'm in this new role only for last few months??

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Hateitissues · 18/07/2023 19:13

Do you actually enjoy the nuts and bolts of the work you do day to day? Strangely absent from your Op

Hateitissues · 18/07/2023 19:15

What is your life like beyond work?

Bhati · 18/07/2023 19:17

I do like what I do.
I'm in Pharma Industry since 17 plus years (Regulatory work mainly).

Other than my work life I do not have much social life during the weekdays.

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FrivolousTreeDuck · 18/07/2023 19:23

I would say that, in my experience, there's quite a leap between managing a team of 12 and taking on a director's role, but if you think you can strongly evidence the required competencies, no reason not to try.

Hateitissues · 18/07/2023 19:33

Bhati · 18/07/2023 19:17

I do like what I do.
I'm in Pharma Industry since 17 plus years (Regulatory work mainly).

Other than my work life I do not have much social life during the weekdays.

Are you single?

because your son is becoming more independent but your focus seems to be to ramp up work rather than focus on life outside work

Bhati · 18/07/2023 19:34

No, I'm married.

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Bhati · 18/07/2023 19:36

I have a healthy marriage but my husband is very reserved so there isn't much happening on family front.

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LookingForFreeDoughnuts · 18/07/2023 20:51

I'd hang fire for a year or so, and look for career growth opportunities outside of your 9-5.

Hateitissues · 19/07/2023 04:54

Bhati · 18/07/2023 19:36

I have a healthy marriage but my husband is very reserved so there isn't much happening on family front.

Friends?
hobbies?

Bhati · 19/07/2023 18:19

Yeah one year is what I'm thinking now.

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Bhati · 19/07/2023 18:20

Yeah I have friends but weekdays they do not want to do anything in the evening.

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CallMeDiaz · 19/07/2023 18:23

LookingForFreeDoughnuts · 18/07/2023 20:51

I'd hang fire for a year or so, and look for career growth opportunities outside of your 9-5.

Oh bollocks. If a man was looking to progress his career literally nobody would think or suggest this crap.

Go for it, OP. Why the hell not?

CallMeDiaz · 19/07/2023 18:24

Haha sorry quoted the wrong post, this was in response to the head tilty questions suggesting OP get a life outside of work!

LookingForFreeDoughnuts · 19/07/2023 18:33

CallMeDiaz · 19/07/2023 18:24

Haha sorry quoted the wrong post, this was in response to the head tilty questions suggesting OP get a life outside of work!

Hah! I was wondering for a second there.

YoBeaches · 19/07/2023 20:56

I'd go for it. But also look for other head of roles that have a bigger team or more strategic remit.

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