Moe, for better or worse

This blog used to be called "one year in the life of a short fat runner"; then it was called "Am I a runner? you decide." I've decided running isn't the thing I need to talk about here...it'll come up for sure, but it's just one part of me, so I think I'll just call this blog: Moe, for better or worse.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

a little relief...

I don't talk about work much here. For some good reasons, not the least of which is too many people forget that their blogs are public (unless password protected--anyone ever encountered one? no? my point exactly) and no good can come from saying too much about work in a public forum.

However, I will freely admit that I am struggling some at work. I was promoted very shortly after I started working here and I will acknowledge that I need some guidance and training around being a manager in a very corporate setting. I've managed information departments in the past...but that experience hasn't quite prepared me for the expectations of my current position.

I attended two training sessions today, open to all managers and supervisors; most attended at least one. Both were quite good. I also met with our executive trainer today. She was most wholeheartedly helpful...and has offered her assistance and guidance to me in individual face to face meetings once a week.

That was a huge relief to me. I don't have to go this alone and I have someone to help me figure out how to do what needs to be done.

I'm not willing to give up this position yet (although it is a possibility...it can be my choice to do so), but I need all the help I can get!

I sighed a sigh of relief when I left the trainer's office today knowing I wasn't going to have to struggle so much, at least on my own.

5 Comments:

Blogger Stephen said...

Things always get better when there is help. Glad to hear that you can get some support.

July 08, 2008 11:02 PM  
Blogger Kris said...

I hate feeling out of my depth, especially in this sort of situation. I am glad that you have some resources to draw upon, and I hope that this all works out for you.

July 08, 2008 11:32 PM  
Blogger phdatc said...

That is fantastic!! I am so glad you have a support system now!!

July 09, 2008 11:35 AM  
Blogger Joe said...

I'm so happy to hear this! I know you were feeling overwhelmed, and sometimes it's just a matter of getting the right kind of support to work through the rough spots.

July 09, 2008 8:20 PM  
Blogger Her Roo-ness said...

you'll get your feet under you soon. and then they won't be able to slow you down, mama.

July 09, 2008 9:20 PM  

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