The dreaded “Where do you see yourself in 5 years”?

[Stirts]

Feck!

I can’t very well answer honestly now can I? I could well imagine it would go down like a cup of cold sick if I stated ……
“I plan to win lotto and follow the summer around the world on my motorcycle”

Out of the 10 office staff we have, only two have had this most horrific request imposed upon them. Our CMMS Manager, and myself, a mere Admin Support/Go-To-Girl/General Dogs Body.

We have been given a 3 week time frame, and I might add this is over and above our annual Performance Development Review.

Feckity Feck

I am not a “career minded type” nor do I belong in the “academic world”. And so, do I spiel a whole lot of utter crap about seeking to up-skill and become the departments next Facilities Manager or even a Project Manager only to be held accountable for this up-skilling I supposedly seek?

Feckity Feck Feck Feck

There are rumblings in the department, one person has left, some have substantial workloads, others have next to nothing. Me thinks I smell a restructure.

So, I seek some clever advice/input/scenarios from you lot on how you would handle this if you were in my shoes? A form of delegation you might say

WARNING: I will blatantly plagiarise any good advice/input/scenarios

[ducatilover]

Just get your tits out?

[Stirts]

Just get your tits out?

So it has worked for you in the past?

[slofox]

Damn. If I was asked that I'd probably say "dead!"

In your case Stirts, you may be well advised to make up some bullshit story just to keep 'em happy. You could keep it general - "I see myself as a dedicated, hardworking, loyal employee who is valued above all others..." kinda thing.

[mashman]

Get photo of boss. Get pic of you and yer man having "fun". Swap the male heads from each pic. Tell boss you have cut your 5 year plan to a 5 day one and you want their job. Minimal effort, maximum fun.

[imdying]

Easiest way out, as is typical, is just tell the truth.

I would agree that it's a bit of an onerous task if you're not introspective, but maybe just a good a time as any to give it some consideration.

[Stirts]

Damn. If I was asked that I'd probably say "dead!"

Isn't the world suposedly ending in Dec 2012? Now that would keep it short and sweet

In your case Stirts, you may be well advised to make up some bullshit story just to keep 'em happy. You could keep it general - "I see myself as a dedicated, hardworking, loyal employee who is valued above all others..." kinda thing.

That's not BS, they farking love me....and my tits

[MisterD]

So what you've just said, dressed up in buzzword-speak, is that work/life balance is the most important thing to you and although you don't have a grand career plan you want to progress with roles that can keep you challenged and interested.

[Maha]

If I were in your shoes...(and trust me I have tried) I would be on bending knees (or just the one will do) and marry Gordie, have 5-6 kids living off the entitled benefits for years to come.

On a more serious note..It would be prudent to hang onto the job you have got until something else pokes you in the shoulder.
Whatever it takes..untruths? whatever?...keep hold of your position until either..
A.. employment elsewhere is found or...
B.. It becomes untenable for you to work there any longer.

All the best T

Over and out.

[ducatilover]

So it has worked for you in the past?

Of course......

[slofox]

Isn't the world suposedly ending in Dec 2012? Now that would keep it short and sweet



That's not BS, they farking love me....and my tits

You have the advantage of me in the tit department Ma'am...

[Stirts]

Get photo of boss. Get pic of you and yer man having "fun". Swap the male heads from each pic. Tell boss you have cut your 5 year plan to a 5 day one and you want their job. Minimal effort, maximum fun.

I will keep that one up my sleeve when it comes to pay reviews

Easiest way out, as is typical, is just tell the truth.

I would agree that it's a bit of an onerous task if you're not introspective, but maybe just a good a time as any to give it some consideration.

Introspective?... only a little. I think it more a case of liking some aspects of those roles I stated, but not remotely interested in taking on those roles within my current workplace due to lack of procedures etc to back me up.

So what you've just said, dressed up in buzzword-speak, is that work/life balance is the most important thing to you and although you don't have a grand career plan you want to progress with roles that can keep you challenged and interested.

You are RIGHT ON THE MONEY!!!

If I were in your shoes...(and trust me I have tried) I would be on bending knees (or just the one will do) and marry Gordie, have 5-6 kids living off the entitled benefits for years to come.

On a more serious note..It would be prudent to hang onto the job you have got until something else pokes you in the shoulder.
Whatever it takes..untruths? whatever?...keep hold of your position until either..
A.. employment elsewhere is found or...
B.. It becomes untenable for you to work there any longer.

All the best T

Over and out.

From little bits of info I have managed to squeeze out my Team Leader, I think they are worried I am/will get bored. So it is not a case of "keep hold of your position" and more of how can we keep you.

[MisterD]

You are RIGHT ON THE MONEY!!!

What can I say, I've been in sales for 20 years.

[Big Dave]

Sports analogies FTW.

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Moving forward, I hope to pick up the ball and run with it, kick a few goals and not be afraid of making the hard yards.
Being a team player is important to me and as such, want to do the best I can within the framework of the rules.
I'd like to set our company apart from the scrum and push us over the advantage line.

Etc etc etc.
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That will be 5% of the pay rise thanks.

[LBD]

2 ideas...

If they are looking for ambition...give it to them, every morning walk past the bosses office stop at his door, point at his desk and say to him .."Don't you go messing up my desk"

Or you could come out of the closet...(A french language movie "the closet") where this family guy heard he was about to loose his job so he came out as GAY.... his employer was then to scared to sack him for fear of a discrimination law suit...