“This promotion turned out to be a trap”: What to check before agreeing to become a manager
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SURVEY - While appealing at first glance, a promotion can quickly turn out to be far removed from our deepest desires. It's therefore best not to ignore the reality of the position and to ask yourself the right questions before taking the plunge.
When she was promoted to head of department in a press group at the age of 33, Anaïs was as enthusiastic as she was proud. A sign of success and recognition that this Parisian, a graduate of a journalism school , accepted without hesitation. However, after six months, disillusionment began. Anaïs realized the difficult adventure she had embarked on. She was overwhelmed by files, news, and everyone's emergencies, and discovered a growing workload that was difficult to bear.
" This promotion turned out to be a trap. I had to do more with less money and fewer employees ." The standoff with her superiors lasted several months. It ended when Anaïs became pregnant and threatened to leave the company. " In 15 days, I won my case. A new position was created, for which I was consulted. From now on, I no longer manage a team, but rather cross-functional projects and events ," explains...
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