Hello Everyone,
I learned this week that my boss is retiring and that he has made arrangements for my position to transfer to another state agency. I am pleased that he thinks enough of me to secure my job security; however, I have mixed emotions because I'll been an administrative assistant in this position for 20 years. Please let me know your thoughts about how I should plan to transition to my new position. I don't know what I should plan to bring with me or what to expect. If you have had a similar experience, please feel free to pass along some words of wisdom and advice. Thanks to all!
Submitted by: Irene Scott
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My opinion? Report to your new boss with your head high, shoulders back, and chin out. "Hi! My name is Jane Doe and I'm here to help!"
Your stress is not related to your competence; it is about you leaving your comfort zone. You'll do fine!
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Anonymous on
3/30/2010 8:48:51 AM
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You are fortunate that your executive made arrangements for you to continue to be employed. I don’t have to stress that this time in our economic situation, jobs are very scarce. I would suggest you take the job with an open mind. You mentioned that you have been an admin for 20 years. I say that’s a lot of experience/skills that you can depend on. Be confident that you will be able to do the job as well. Grab it and give it a shot. If it does not work out for you, at least it will buy you some time to look around for another job. But I hope it works out for you. Good luck.
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Anonymous on
3/29/2010 1:06:57 PM
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Welcome the place in life where I am suddenly finding myself. Just got word yesterday that my boss will not be with us after the first of April. While he has not secured a transfer for me to any specific place - I will in a limbo position - I support one of the top executives and I know they he is not being replaced - another of the executives will step into his position and that executive already has his own executive assistant.
So I am just planning to be there every day next week - watch as this all unfolds - and find myself a place doing what I enjoy, with people I like working with - and moving on to the next phase with this company. And sometimes in the next year/year & half I will be retiring.
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breezyblnd on
3/26/2010 9:04:24 PM
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I have not been automatically transferred to another department/agency, but I would gather information on the new agency if this happened to me. You should contact your Human Resources department to determine the actual position you are moving into(job description), supervisor's name, and organizational chart. You may check out their website for additional information. Then, you may want to schedule a meeting with your new supervisor to introduce yourselves, see the office, and meet your new co-workers.
Since your boss is retiring, are there plans to rehire for that position? If so, you may want to speak to Human Resources about moving back to your current position once a new supervisor is hired or determine if it is possible to stay and work for an interim supervisor if that is possible.
Change is a positive thing and you may find it invigorating to work with new people. Your current supervisor must have plenty of faith in you to see that you continue to work. Best of luck to you.
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Stephanie Danesie on
3/26/2010 2:00:02 PM
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I know you'll do fine in your new position. When I leave one position for another, I generally take a template of my major projects. That way, all I have to do in fill in the new company's data. It saves a great deal of time and everyone will think you are a "wiz" because your work will be completed faster.
It would be good to gather all the information you can on the new state agency. If you can get in touch with someone who already works there, cool. As long as the person is a professional, s/he can give you an unbiased "heads up" on the culture of the company.
Enjoy your new adventure!
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Carolyn Clemons on
3/26/2010 1:42:23 PM
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I wouldn't plan to take anything. The new position should have/provide anything that you need. You don't state what your new position is, but I'm assuming from your statement that you have mixed emotions and have been an AA for 20 years that it is a position other than an AA. First of all, try to relax. Be more than pleased that your boss thinks enough of you to secure another position for you; take it as his vote of confidence in you. He has worked with you directly and knows your strengths and capabilities. Remember that anyone starting in a new position will feel somewhat "like a fish out of water" just because they're having to adjust to a new role with new expectations, tasks and routines. You will do fine! In a few weeks or 2-3 months, you will have your bearings and with each day feel more comfortable in the new position. Who knows...this position may even lead to advancement or better opportunities. Best wishes!
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Anonymous on
3/26/2010 1:39:50 PM
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Yes, it is nice to know you made an impression on your current employer enough for him to think of you. I would just wait and ask/meet with your new employer to see what they expect of you. Since I am sure your past employer has relayed your experience and knowledge to the new one, you are clearly qualified for the position or they would not have accepted you. Just take it one day at a time, I am sure you will to fine. Good Luck on your new adventure!
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TinkS on
3/26/2010 1:38:46 PM
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