So things at work have been changing and I decided that I might have to be a part of this change. One of our co-workers took our supervisor position and left her position open working on the Neuro/Trauma floor. I have been contemplating whether or not this is something I am interested in taking. A good friend of mine whom I work with also wants this position. I feel bad, as if I may be taking something from her. Unfortunately for her, I do have seniority over her and would be offered the position before her. But I still feel guilty taking the job. I have enjoyed doing what I am currently doing, however, I feel that I need to challenge myself a little more. I don't feel that I am using my knowledge to it's full extent. I think that if I take this position, I will be able to challenge myself more, but I will also be able to show my other co-workers I really do know what I am doing. I am very nervous and hesitant though. I am terribly afraid of taking that next step in my career. I see how many of you all have had the opportunities of changing jobs and moving up in the world. Is this something I should be so worried about? I know I am afraid of moving forward...I know I'm afraid of doing anything out of my ordinary. But I honestly don't know what to do. Joan, who took the supervisor job, has taken me into her office and said I'd do wonderful up there. I honestly think I would too but I don't know how to move forward and leave something behind. Something I was enjoying. I know the Trauma floor is intimidating. But the great thing about it are those patients who had a stroke and have a droopy face that turn and smile at you, and say thank you. Those patients that initially can't move, but you reteach them to take their first steps again.....It is amazing to see them move (literally) forward. It is truly great. To know you are helping someone over-come a major road block in their lives is amazing.
Do you just stay where you're at, and watch things go by? Or do you jump in with both feet, even if you are terribly intimidated by the floor and the patients you'll be treating? I just don't know how to go about things. I think I want to do it, but I am just scared I won't like it, or I won't be what I think I am. What do you do? If anyone has any ideas for me, at this point I'd taken them with open arms!! I'm a little confused and not sure which way to go.
2 comments:
No matter what decision you make, I don't think you should worry about the feelings of your co-workers. People can be rutherless when it comes to advancement and while you'd like to think someone would give you the same thought that you're giving your co-worker, you never really know, and chances are that if roles were reversed, they wouldn't be concerned about what you wanted. If you want it - and you can get it - go for it!!
When you get a chance to move up, take it! Who knows how many of those come around!
P.S. When will you be in the cities? We should hook up!
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