So..it finally happened

[Disturbedguy]

So, I've been with my currently employer for a little over 5 years, working in IT in a 1st and 2nd Line capacity, so stuff like password resets, account unlocks, adding printers, PC builds, laptop builds etc.. pretty boring stuff really.

For the past 3 years I've been pulling any extra work outside of my normal job role I could, including stuff such as setting up new depots, aiding in the installation of our equipment in new acquisitions, working weekends to install new networks, 16 hour days to be in at 8am the next day and generally just throwing myself at whatever I could to prove myself.

As of two weeks ago, I received the news that I am being promoted to the role of Infrastructure Engineer and I couldn't be happier, I get away from the boring nature of the "easy calls" and have a chance to get my teeth into something new and more difficult.

I know compared to some of you lot it's a walk in the park, but after being messed around at my last place, I'm happy to be getting somewhere.

Bring on the learning!

[scaryjim]

Congrats Hope you enjoy the new challenge!

[TeePee]

Congrats! I hope it comes with an appropriate pay raise for those 16 hour days!

[virtuo]

Sounds like it's well deserved, congratulations

[Zak33]

So, I've been with my currently employer for a little over 5 years, working in IT in a 1st and 2nd Line capacity, so stuff like password resets, account unlocks, adding printers, PC builds, laptop builds etc.. pretty boring stuff really.

For the past 3 years I've been pulling any extra work outside of my normal job role I could, including stuff such as setting up new depots, aiding in the installation of our equipment in new acquisitions, working weekends to install new networks, 16 hour days to be in at 8am the next day and generally just throwing myself at whatever I could to prove myself.

As of two weeks ago, I received the news that I am being promoted to the role of Infrastructure Engineer and I couldn't be happier, I get away from the boring nature of the "easy calls" and have a chance to get my teeth into something new and more difficult.

I know compared to some of you lot it's a walk in the park, but after being messed around at my last place, I'm happy to be getting somewhere.

Bring on the learning!

both congratulations... and well done for grafting so hard.

to be known to be working hard and to be recognised for it, is a great honor. Your family can be rightly proud of you.

This next step up might be more of a management challenge than you're expecting - brace yourself. I'm sure you know it already. Having people work FOR you is sometimes harder than getting it done yourself, but it's a slippery path. Learning to delegate, to train people to not need to ask every moment is a challenge in itself.

I'm very very pleased for you well done indeed

[Disturbedguy]

Congrats! I hope it comes with an appropriate pay raise for those 16 hour days!

Thanks! - This is the only area I'm a bit unsure of, I got a payrise last year to bring me more inline with the extra work I was doing, which pretty substantial, about 5K. However I've looked and the industry standard for the new role is still a fair bit more than what I'm on now, so I've got some wiggle room

Sounds like it's well deserved, congratulations

both congratulations... and well done for grafting so hard.

to be known to be working hard and to be recognised for it, is a great honor. Your family can be rightly proud of you.

This next step up might be more of a management challenge than you're expecting - brace yourself. I'm sure you know it already. Having people work FOR you is sometimes harder than getting it done yourself, but it's a slippery path. Learning to delegate, to train people to not need to ask every moment is a challenge in itself.

I'm very very pleased for you well done indeed

Thanks At the moment I'm concentrating on the role I am moving to and will see where I am in 6 - 12 months but I'm definitely looking forward to the challenge.

The last year has definitely been "mine", lost nearly 6 stone since July last year (5 since August) and the new role so things are going well a the moment.

[peterb]

Wow, great to get some good news - especially from one of our longer standing members of the HEXUS community

Nothing really to add to Zak’s post - just go and grab it it with both hands!

Congratulations!

[Disturbedguy]

Wow, great to get some good news - especially from one of our longer standing members of the HEXUS community

Nothing really to add to Zak’s post - just go and grab it it with both hands!

Congratulations!

I do!

I plan to grab it firmly with both hands and vigorously shake it until...oh wait...you meant the job..

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Congratulations!

[ik9000]

Bring on the learning!

you'll find it easier if you don't spin round on your chair so much.

[Disturbedguy]

you'll find it easier if you don't spin round on your chair so much.

haha that was back in my college days...the chairs here aren't even half the fun

[Saracen]

Congrats, indeed.

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This next step up might be more of athan you're expecting. .... Having people work FOR you is sometimes harder than getting it done yourself, but it's a slippery path.

The slipperiest bit, IMHO, can be when you're promoted to be over those you used to work with. In other words, those that used to work with you now work for you.

If you're not very careful, half will resent you for it, and the othervhalf will see you as "mate" and miss the "boss" bit completely. The latter group will, at best, take you for granted and at worst, expect you to be complicit in whatever they're up to. Handling both groups, resenters and 'mates' without coming over as a complete dick is an art.

[Output]

Congratulations.

[Smudger]

Congratulations, now when you break things, it'll cause a proper impact!

[TeePee]

Thanks! - This is the only area I'm a bit unsure of, I got a payrise last year to bring me more inline with the extra work I was doing, which pretty substantial, about 5K. However I've looked and the industry standard for the new role is still a fair bit more than what I'm on now, so I've got some wiggle room

Generally, in the modern world, the way to make more money is to change jobs. Companies like to promote from within, and as an employee you can benefit from that by gaining experience and qualifications to enhance your career, but generally they do this to save money, as promoting an employee is cheaper than hiring from outside.
It's always a good idea to keep an eye on the job market and other opportunities. If nothing else you can use that when negotiating salary for your new position. This is especially true for you as a skilled worker, as your skillset is likely in high demand with the current economic boom.

[Iain M]

Congratz Disturbedguy!