Oh yes i am working now but only casually, the new position would be a permanent job but not full time. I would try and see if i could do it part time. I have already been a supervisor as well as a manager and didn't find it THAT bad, some days were rough but other days were good. And my current job is much more slow paced and not full of issues like other jobs i have had and i have staff members who use their brains and know how to do their job rather than dealing with slow incompetant staff.
The only issues i would have is dealing with rowdy, abusive customers who get refused service or get busted stealing but i have been in those situations and because we are in a shopping centre security is never too far away.
Its a scary thought but it may not even happen for another year or so, basically i get put on a list with other people who are nominated to be trainee managers/supervisors.
Well in that case I'd get your name on the list, then you have a bit of time to think about it more before it comes up.
You have to be prepared though for them to want you to do it full time hours... I know you said there is a service manager at another store who does it part time, but was she already in that position before she had a baby? They may not be so flexible with someone coming into the role... just a thought.
Go for it hun..........I mean I would rather give it a whirl then sit around wondering 'what if?'. I manage a team of 15 staff, not in the same field as you, but I find it challenging yes, but the skills you are developing every single day, sometimes without even realising it is invaluable. Managing people is always going to be hard as they all have different personalities, different ideas and different values. But at the end of the day you lead by example following policy and procedure. I go to work everyday hoping to be the boss I always wanted, open, direct, approachable and ethical.
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