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Been asked to progress in an industry I don't want to be in

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  • 02-01-2014 4:47pm
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    actuallylike
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    How do,
    I am currently working in the hospitality industry in London. I got the job when I moved over around 11 months ago. It's where I have most of my experience so got the job easily enough. However, I don't want to remain in the industry, I'm focussed on another and am actively seeking work in that.

    I progressed in my job over the last year (mainly due to people ahead of me leaving) and I was next in line for assistant manager. However, a guy had just joined with wife/kids and was someone who had a rakeload of experience in the industry and was someone who did want to progress within it. I was still asked if I wanted it and I said politely no. I explained my situation, that I might be gone if a job in my other field arises and this other guy was much better. I explained that I knew my wage would remain where it is and I was happy with that.

    Now, I've just found out that the other guy is leaving too so I have to go in for a chat about my future with the company. I don't want to progress in it, however I am really good in my supervisor position. The staff like me and I'm really good at my job. This is all I want at the moment. I don't want them wasting time with me, training me in making orders and all the behind the scenes stuff if I could be gone at any time.

    Will they be angry at this? could my job be on the line because I don't want to progress with them?


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    irish_goat
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,796 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    Why not progress? If you do decide to leave it'll only look better on your CV if you're coming out with more management experience.


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    smcgiff
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    It's highly unlikely they'd sack someone they are very happy with even if a promotion is rejected.

    With that said, I still wouldn't be so open about wanting to leave. Just say you are happy with your current role and responsibilities.

    However, getting on and getting promoted is a good sign, even if it's not in the industry you ultimately want to be in. Recruiters would take it as a positive.


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    actuallylike
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    It's just that the jobs I'm looking for require a lot of skills which take up all of my spare time. Extra responsibilities I could do without right now.


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    actuallylike
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    Right, had the chat. I explained that I was happy with the position I was in but was willing to fill in any slots vacant. Not that much responsibility and a little raise on top of that so happy days. I feel that if I were to leave now, it wouldn't be too much of a shock for then so conscience clear. Thanks everyone.


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    Frynge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭Frynge


    actuallylike wrote: »
    Right, had the chat. I explained that I was happy with the position I was in but was willing to fill in any slots vacant. Not that much responsibility and a little raise on top of that so happy days. I feel that if I were to leave now, it wouldn't be too much of a shock for then so conscience clear. Thanks everyone.

    I want to give you a job based purely on your attitude.


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