Aiming for a higher position
@fujimiya3 (120)
August 5, 2021 6:22pm CST
I recently applied for a higher position in the office. Since i've been there for almost 2 years now, i tried filing my application. But i'm actually having second thoughts if i can handle the stress and manage a whole team. I'm used to being a follower only so I'm not sure if i have the leadership skills needed, especially i'm a bit of a shy person. However, i remembered the saying that a good leader is a good follower. So i guess it's worth trying. I'll never know until i try right?
But i have a question for you guys, how do you know you're ready for a higher position?
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@asianlady (2697)
• Ireland
6 Aug 21
Go girl... I know you can do it. You will know when you get the job. LOL
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@fujimiya3 (120)
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6 Aug 21
Thanks for the support girl! Yeah you're right i'll know if i'm ready when i got the job hahaha guess i shouldn't be nervous now hahaha
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@asianlady (2697)
• Ireland
6 Aug 21
@fujimiya3 Hahaha.... You don't have to be nervous, girl. I believe you are more than capable. I'm always your big sister no matter what. So, let's celebrate soon when you are promoted. LOL
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@fujimiya3 (120)
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6 Aug 21
@asianlady awww thank you so much big sister! Your words flatter me :D I'll accept whatever the result is. hahaha :)
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@FaruMesh (3508)
• India
7 Aug 21
@fujimiya3 You are welcome, I see you have a good heart that understand people and with a helping mentality.You can go heights I guess
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@fujimiya3 (120)
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7 Aug 21
@FaruMesh Awwww that means a lot to me! Thank you so much Faru!
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@fujimiya3 (120)
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6 Aug 21
Awww that's a very nice advise. I've been wanting to have a job that includes a lot of interactions with people. I hope i do well if i get accepted, Thank you Faru!
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@pumpkinjam (8770)
• United Kingdom
6 Aug 21
Good luck.
Where I work, it seems you know you're ready for a higher position when you fail at the job you're doing but not quite enough to get fired 
Seriously, though, I'd suggest to speak with your own manager (and maybe another colleague who knows you well). They can give you some tips or tell you if they think you're ready.
You might not know if you're truly ready until you're in the role. Take a leap of faith, but maybe make sure you can step down if it is too much (e.g. if you can begin on a trial basis for a set amount of time and decide after that whether management is for you or return to where you are now). You might find you're already doing/have done many of the things the management position involves.
Seriously, though, I'd suggest to speak with your own manager (and maybe another colleague who knows you well). They can give you some tips or tell you if they think you're ready.
You might not know if you're truly ready until you're in the role. Take a leap of faith, but maybe make sure you can step down if it is too much (e.g. if you can begin on a trial basis for a set amount of time and decide after that whether management is for you or return to where you are now). You might find you're already doing/have done many of the things the management position involves.1 person likes this
@fujimiya3 (120)
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6 Aug 21
Yes my current team manager is already giving me some tips recently and i hope i don't disappoint her. Thank you so much for your advise pumpkinjam!
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@kareng (61152)
• United States
7 Aug 21
@fujimiya3 You are welcome and good luck!
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@fujimiya3 (120)
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6 Aug 21
Awww i see. Guess i really have to be in that position to know if it works well for me or not. Thank you Kareng!
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
6 Aug 21
All the best..yes a good follower is a good leader...
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@fujimiya3 (120)
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6 Aug 21
Yes i've just heard of read of that somewhere before. :) I'll put those words into actions :D
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@aureategloom (11150)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
6 Aug 21
i think that you should give it a try and see what happens. i'm sure you'll do good.
also, there are some educations about leadership and stuff like that, so you could maybe look up for those and gain some skills. good luck!
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@fujimiya3 (120)
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6 Aug 21
Awwww thank you for supporting me! Yes i hope i get accepted in that position i applied for. But no matter what happens, i'll just accept it :) I'll go with the flow 
@AngelicOne (80)
• Jamaica
9 Aug 21
I will tell you to apply for it. If you have nothing else to learn on your job and you have also learnt the jobs of those around you. Additionally, if you have obtained higher education in the field you are looking and have the experience go for it. If you don't have the experience, you can learn on the job....so go for it and ask God's guidance first. All the best
@kaylachan (71536)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Aug 21
Sometimes you don't. Sometimes you just need to be willing to psuh yourself from your comfort zone a bit.
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@fujimiya3 (120)
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6 Aug 21
Yeah that's what i'm finding hard to do. I always am afraid to go outside my comfort zone, but i'll try to change it from now on. Thanks Kayla!
@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
8 Aug 21
Rightly said. You can first self analyse or discuss it with your friends and family then apply for the same
