November 3, 2009 – The Olympian – Olympia, WA, US
Question: A few months after I became a supervisor, my manager “wrote me up” because of conflicts with my employees. These people used to be my peers, and they were upset when I was promoted. Since then, my boss and I have bumped heads over several other issues. She says I can’t take feedback, which is true. I’m currently working on that, because I really want to succeed in this job.
Before my promotion, I was regarded as an outstanding performer. I still have the same strong work ethic, and I’m always looking for new ways to be the best. However, I feel that management now doubts my abilities. I would like to be considered for future opportunities, but I don’t know if anyone will trust me to handle more responsibility. How do I recover from these recent setbacks?
Answer: Most new supervisors struggle at first. After being promoted, they quickly discover that management is a completely different type of work, requiring a brand-new set of skills. This transition is especially tough for high achievers, who have grown accustomed to uninterrupted success.
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