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Post by chiver78 on Aug 13, 2015 8:09:45 GMT -5
I moved from an engineering role into a QA position (with a facilities/engineering focus) at a different biotechnology company closer to home. my site is an active manufacturing site that is moving toward 24/7 coverage. sent from my electronic distraction How are you liking QA? I've been contemplating that it's a lot of new information, and a bit of a learning curve. for example, I am now doing a bit of batch record review, which I've never done before. my role before was always on the utilities side of things, never in mfg. other than that, my biggest problem so far is turning off the engineer hat in construction meetings haha. what do you do now? I can't remember if I already knew or not.
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Post by yogiii on Aug 13, 2015 8:12:09 GMT -5
I'm essentially phil
ETA - though not as rich
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Post by TheHaitian on Aug 13, 2015 8:30:20 GMT -5
I'm essentially phil ETA - though not as rich Civil engineer?
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Post by yogiii on Aug 13, 2015 8:32:33 GMT -5
I'm essentially phil ETA - though not as rich Civil engineer? Take another guess
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Post by TheHaitian on Aug 13, 2015 8:33:00 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 8:40:23 GMT -5
You realize I was joking a bit right? Everything on your list is part of my job too though at this stage of my life I'm constantly trying to get out of line for the international travel. Each person is different and it seems like Carl is a very motivated person. Right now he has a lot of balls in the air for things he is hoping to happen. In the event that all those things happen at once, 'I' would have a very hard time dealing with it, but I'm not Carl. Still it's a good point to bring up. Carl posted this knowing he'd get the cons, I mean, why else does anyone post anything on YM? We don't exactly pat each other on the back constantly. Yeah, I thought you might be joking but wanted to give my field some good PR anyway! And I know what you mean about the international travel. Yes, it's got its VERY good points and I'm grateful I had the opportunities I did, but it can get old, between trying to function in a business environment with bad jet lag and the airlines constantly screwing up.
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Post by murphath on Aug 13, 2015 10:43:50 GMT -5
So Carl, would you work less hours as an asst. manager? have weekends off? What would be your new salary? I can't imagine you would have weekends off working in a grocery store--isn't that the busiest time?
Any reason you aren't using your accounting degree? Maybe you could move into that area with your grocery company?
It's tough to figure out what one "wants to be" when they grow up. Especially with the debt load you are carrying (house, student loans, car loans, etc).
I truly hope you can find your niche. Please remember that no career is perfect. There's always going to be something you won't like.
Good luck!
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Post by sesfw on Aug 13, 2015 10:54:38 GMT -5
Please remember that no career is perfect. There's always going to be something you won't like.
A MEN and AMEN to that ............. there are idiots everywhere and unfortunately they multiply. I've often thought how wonderful it would be in the working world if people would just leave their personalities, problems, etc at the door and come in to do their jobs.
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Post by emma1420 on Aug 13, 2015 11:35:57 GMT -5
Please remember that no career is perfect. There's always going to be something you won't like.
A MEN and AMEN to that ............. there are idiots everywhere and unfortunately they multiply. I've often thought how wonderful it would be in the working world if people would just leave their personalities, problems, etc at the door and come in to do their jobs. Ditto. I love my job, but there are things that drive me crazy. But, in general I like the work, so if I get a crappy co-worker it's easier to deal with because in general I like my day to day duties. And, if I get great coworkers then it's just the icing on the cake.
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Post by shanendoah on Aug 13, 2015 11:44:03 GMT -5
As of 9/1, I'll be making over $90k/yr. I don't work weekends. I am not tied to a company phone. I do sometimes stay late for a department event - but we're talking less than 10 times a year. And if I leave work early or am out for an extended period, I MIGHT check my email from home, but no one expects me to. (I will admit that I checked work email from the hospital after my surgery, but that's mostly because I was bored.)
It is very possible to make good money and not essentially be on call 24/7. Now, I am currently a public employee. But made over $80k/yr as a manager for an HMO, where I most definitely did not take my work home for the weekend, and my job didn't even "qualify" me for a company phone.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Aug 13, 2015 13:42:59 GMT -5
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Post by cktc on Aug 13, 2015 13:48:56 GMT -5
I thought he meant he'd scale back work to 40-50 hrs as opposed to 80, and study and pick up a class here and there to pass the exams he would need to become an actuary, not necessarily get another degree.
Anyway, I think Hatian has shown he can juggle a lot. If it was a less motivated poster I'd be more concerned, but I'm pretty sure he can handle it.
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Post by hoops902 on Aug 13, 2015 13:55:40 GMT -5
I thought he meant he'd scale back work to 40-50 hrs as opposed to 80, and study and pick up a class here and there to pass the exams he would need to become an actuary, not necessarily get another degree. Anyway, I think Hatian has shown he can juggle a lot. If it was a less motivated poster I'd be more concerned, but I'm pretty sure he can handle it. I think at least part of the concern though is that even working 80 hours per week, and acting as a manager, there were still lots of threads about how they want to keep spending and spending and spending.
Now he's going to make less money and have to pay for school potentially. It's not a question of motivation, it's a question of spending meeting income...spending seems to always be wanting to go up...with income coming down that's not a great mix.
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Post by TheHaitian on Aug 13, 2015 13:58:35 GMT -5
I requested to step down to Ast Manager so I can scale back my hours to 50 hrs max on average, maybe 60 here and there.
But it will get me back home (like right now) and a paycut which we figure will balance out with not having to maintain an apartment here....
I don't need another degree, I might need a few refresher courses when it comes to math and such since it has been awhile since I've been in school so I can prepare for the tests.
So what I am looking at for costs is: - books - costs to register for the exams and take them - a few classes at the community college if they are offered or at Umass Boston (free tuition for spouses).
So I will still have : - an income coming in - will not have additional student loan debt (unless I decided to just go for my MBA and I am on the fence for that).
And yes I am still looking at other options trying to get out of retail... Applying for a few more jobs tonight.
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Post by Lizard Queen on Aug 13, 2015 14:27:11 GMT -5
Carl, you seem to be a real people-person. Are you sure that you'd be happy crunching numbers for a living?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 15:18:44 GMT -5
Carl, you seem to be a real people-person. Are you sure that you'd be happy crunching numbers for a living? While there are highly successful rocket-scientist types who thrive in a closet with a computer, there's a HUGE need for techie and quant types who can deal with people- clients, managers, subordinates, the public, C-suite types and other intelligent people who just want all your rocket-scientist stuff explained in plain English. Some of the best work I accomplished in my last job was getting rid of an employee who was a bad fit (I practically had to drag the boss by the nose into HR) and manage the unit through two maternity leaves, one after the other. If you like people, you could end up as a partner or a CEO. I know quite a few actuaries who have.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 15:20:47 GMT -5
I wonder how happy you will be without the job that drives so hard. I wish you the best, good luck.
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Post by Angel! on Aug 13, 2015 17:08:30 GMT -5
Carl, you seem to be a real people-person. Are you sure that you'd be happy crunching numbers for a living? While there are highly successful rocket-scientist types who thrive in a closet with a computer, there's a HUGE need for techie and quant types who can deal with people- clients, managers, subordinates, the public, C-suite types and other intelligent people who just want all your rocket-scientist stuff explained in plain English. Some of the best work I accomplished in my last job was getting rid of an employee who was a bad fit (I practically had to drag the boss by the nose into HR) and manage the unit through two maternity leaves, one after the other. If you like people, you could end up as a partner or a CEO. I know quite a few actuaries who have. That's true, but you have to put your time in crunching numbers & understand the work as well. We've got a guy right now that as far as I can tell doesn't know anything about the technical work & doesn't want to do any of it. He seems to think he can skate by just delegating & managing. It will probably take a while, but I don't expect him to last. He has completely the wrong attitude for our company.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 17:47:40 GMT -5
I wonder how happy you will be without the job that drives so hard. I wish you the best, good luck. Trust me, he won't be bored. Pass ratios on those exams sometimes run as low as 40%. And your competition isn't your average SAT crowd. Most of them are as driven as Carl is. Getting a credentials is a combination of hard work, a little luck (bad exams happen to good people who REALLY studied hard) and sheer gut-busting persistence.
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Post by lurkyloo on Aug 13, 2015 19:53:06 GMT -5
*raises hand* I work 40 hours a week and make six figures. I do have a doctorate but my interactions with customers are minimal and other scientists are much less annoying than the general public as customers. DH (also a PhD) makes 2-3x what I do and I won't let him work more than 50 hours a week either wow - so what do you guys do?? I'm a scientist, DH is an engineer/manager. To be fair, we put in plenty of long hours during grad school, etc...and DH is in no way typical
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 20:12:04 GMT -5
I contacted both HR and my DM today and told them I am stepping down from my position. It was fun, great experience but time to go home. Need to go home and focus on my family and me, take a few classes, study for a few actuary exams to see if that is a what I really want to do, start a family or work on it. They would prefer I not step down and see if they can work something out and I get transferred lateral move. I will no 1 week from Monday on my final date here and next assignment. Time for the next chapter! You are awesome with your positive energy and I believe your next journey will be your best ever. Please don't be a stranger around these parts because you bring a lot of wisdom to this board.
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Aug 13, 2015 21:30:47 GMT -5
wow - so what do you guys do?? I'm a scientist, DH is an engineer/manager. To be fair, we put in plenty of long hours during grad school, etc...and DH is in no way typical Still....$300K/yr for an engineer is AMAZING!
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Post by TheHaitian on Sept 4, 2015 7:56:57 GMT -5
Ok, got a seat down with HR.... They currently have a replacement in mind for my position and they wills just need me to train them for a couple of weeks.
As for me the plan is for me to go back home as a Bench Store Manager - no loss of pay. I have 1 year to find myself a store and if within that year I still do not want it, I can officially step down to co-manager.
She feels that the 1 year will give me time to reflect on my decision and knowing me I will hate feeling so powerless as a bench (the tittle without any of the power) that I will realize I would probably be miserable being a co and reporting to someone else when I can do the job.
We will see... As of today I should be home by October.
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Post by muttleynfelix on Sept 4, 2015 8:12:45 GMT -5
Good luck Carl. I hope it all works out for you.
What does a bench store manager do? How is that different than the step down to co-manager?
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Sept 4, 2015 8:17:53 GMT -5
Good luck Carl!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2015 8:20:00 GMT -5
It sounds like you work for a really great company. This would be a career-ending decision at some employers and it sounds like they want to keep the door open if you change your mind. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2015 8:38:55 GMT -5
I'm shocked they let you keep your pay! That's awesome!
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Post by TheHaitian on Sept 4, 2015 8:39:19 GMT -5
Good luck Carl. I hope it all works out for you. What does a bench store manager do? How is that different than the step down to co-manager? It is basically like being a co lol, you just have the title still I guess. - I will probably go to different stores where the store manager is out or on vacation and cover their stores. - go help out with new store openings and what not when they need an extra pair of hands. - cover days off or vacation Also you are not assigned to 1 store, you can work in all the stores that are within 1 hour of your house and for me that is 12 stores. So I can be at 5 different stores in a pan of a week. As a bench you really have no power because you cannot make long term decisions since they know you are there for a short time, and just making sure the store runs smoothly. Also I get to keep my pay as a bench but I don't qualify for bonuses since I have no actual store.
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Post by TheHaitian on Sept 4, 2015 8:45:28 GMT -5
It sounds like you work for a really great company. This would be a career-ending decision at some employers and it sounds like they want to keep the door open if you change your mind. Good luck with whatever you decide. Thank you and they are not terrible people to work for... And that is what my boss boss said to me, the regional Vice President when we talked yesterday: that they would hate to lose me so giving me a year to think about it. I love my job and I am pretty damn good at it if I may say so myself, I just hate the bullshit that comes with it... And some times the bullshit seems overwhelming. Anyway my new boss (zone director) is only 36 and when I heard that my gut instinct was: Mmmm, maybe I can become zone director by 35. Just the fact that my brain went there made me think maybe I am not ready to call it quits... But dealing with 1 store bullshit seems insane, imagine having 16 stores (he has 16 stores in our Zone reporting to him). I just don't know... Maybe being home and taking a breather will be good!
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