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It's 100% official...
« on: May 19th, 2008, 9:38pm » |
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..early last week I put in for a promotion. There is an open for a position a step up from mine at a sister newspaper in the next town over.
There doesn't look to be any upward movement opening any time soon with the paper I'm at, and Gannett does like to promote from within. So Coming off a very good Quarter I put in for the position at the paper 20 minutes away.
Looks as though I just may have it, as the GM called me today hoping that the weekend didn't change my mind about wanting the job. I talk to him Wed morning again, finalize the terms ect.
We were supposed to have our monthly meeting Tuesday (before Matt and I meet) but after this appointment was set the monthly meeting date and time changed to the afternoon after Matt and I meet.
These monthly meetings are used to talk about promotions and success stories within the paper.
I'm ready to learn some new things, to have different challenges to step up to.
What I'll miss is being hands on with the Our Voice Publication. Being on the Ad Quality committee. A number of my customers who I consider almost friends now. A number of my co-workers who are really fun people to work with.
I won't miss being micromanaged. Being treated like a telemarketer when special (low revenue) projects come along. Being (mis) heard and not listened to.
I have to take this opportunity to advance my career. To gain valueable experience that I can take farther either with the company or would proove useful in getting a different job down the line if need be.
Just wanted to share and as I said it's not 100% official, but it's looking damn good.
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #1 on: May 19th, 2008, 9:39pm » |
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Fingers crossed for you. 
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #2 on: May 19th, 2008, 9:41pm » |
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Sounding pretty good, Pegg. An HR rep once told me, "You have to look out for yourself because nobody else will."
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #3 on: May 19th, 2008, 9:43pm » |
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Go Pegg!!!! 
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #4 on: May 19th, 2008, 9:45pm » |
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Good luck kid.
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #5 on: May 19th, 2008, 10:01pm » |
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awesome news!!! i am sure u deserve!
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #6 on: May 19th, 2008, 10:18pm » |
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Hope it's in the bag Sis!
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #7 on: May 19th, 2008, 10:30pm » |
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Good luck!! Hope and pray that this works out.
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #8 on: May 20th, 2008, 1:19am » |
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That's wonderful!
Lots of good luck!
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« Reply #9 on: May 20th, 2008, 2:19am » |
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #10 on: May 20th, 2008, 6:38am » |
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Good for you Pegg This sounds like just the right move for you. Wishing you the best of luck Sis.
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #11 on: May 20th, 2008, 7:48am » |
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Thanks everyone. It's been a bit of a roller coaster ride there for just over a year now.
No department manager from Feb. last year until Jan. of this year.
There is also an open sales manager position at this paper, and I believe Matt is looking to fill that position from within as well. It came to my attention too that another sales rep there just sold his house, and he and his wife are moving to Appleton, so I'll be the only rep there who has a good base within the company to train for the sales manager position which is also open. Hell, the paper I'm with now made it fine for a year without a manager, I think this one can keep the job open till I can gain enough knowlege to move into that job as well.
Who knows. But it's time for forward momentum in my life. I'm not one to thrive well under stagnation.
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #13 on: May 20th, 2008, 12:26pm » |
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Sounds like a fun new adventure Pegg... all the best to you!
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Re: Not 100% official, but...
« Reply #14 on: May 20th, 2008, 10:40pm » |
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All the best! I always like to see people who are willing to work get a step ahead of those who just want to go along for the ride.
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Re: It's 100% official...
« Reply #15 on: May 21st, 2008, 5:42pm » |
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Just got the call with the official extension of the offer. Of course I took it.
I'll post later tonight about everything, but I'm relieved.
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Re: It's 100% official...
« Reply #16 on: May 21st, 2008, 5:57pm » |
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Congrats!!!!! Enjoy the new job.
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Re: It's 100% official...
« Reply #17 on: May 21st, 2008, 6:06pm » |
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Re: It's 100% official...
« Reply #18 on: May 21st, 2008, 6:33pm » |
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Re: It's 100% official...
« Reply #19 on: May 21st, 2008, 7:38pm » |
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Well done Pegg! Now I can boast about how I knew her when....
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Re: It's 100% official...
« Reply #20 on: May 21st, 2008, 8:02pm » |
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What Jonny said.
  
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Re: It's 100% official...
« Reply #21 on: May 21st, 2008, 8:57pm » |
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Life doesn't stand still Pegg, neither should you. Congrats on the move. It sounds like a good one. They'll be damn lucky to have you 
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Re: It's 100% official...
« Reply #22 on: May 21st, 2008, 9:23pm » |
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Congratulations, Pegg!
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Re: It's 100% official...
« Reply #23 on: May 21st, 2008, 9:40pm » |
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Yep, congratulations are in order. I am happy for you Pegg.
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Re: It's 100% official...
« Reply #24 on: May 21st, 2008, 10:47pm » |
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So...Matt and I meet this morning. We talked for over an hour. Pretty much was a basic "how do I plan to approach this new position as the structure is so different than where I am at."
Well that was a pretty easy question to answer, because Matt is the person who beta tested this structure at another paper first and it was found to be truely successfull. So who better to have managing and mentoring me in the learning process?
I'm told NO in any given day to a sales pitch more over the phone than I will be in an outside position. Face to face I can read the eyes. Tell if it's simply fear that is keeping them from trying something new and innovative.
The real story comes out in those types of sales calls. I can then come back the next day, or the next week, with all the reasons in black and white as to why they SHOULD invest in this program, or that specialty publication.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to making this transition. I'm ready.
I don't like RAP music, but in the words of Emenem:
Success is my only mother fking option...failure is not.
Thanks everyone for all your support. I know I can always count on this family for moral support.
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