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Title: It's 100% official... Post by Redd on May 19th, 2008, 9:38pm ..early last week I put in for a promotion. There is an open for a position a step up from mine at a sister newspaper in the next town over. There doesn't look to be any upward movement opening any time soon with the paper I'm at, and Gannett does like to promote from within. So Coming off a very good Quarter I put in for the position at the paper 20 minutes away. Looks as though I just may have it, as the GM called me today hoping that the weekend didn't change my mind about wanting the job. I talk to him Wed morning again, finalize the terms ect. We were supposed to have our monthly meeting Tuesday (before Matt and I meet) but after this appointment was set the monthly meeting date and time changed to the afternoon after Matt and I meet. These monthly meetings are used to talk about promotions and success stories within the paper. I'm ready to learn some new things, to have different challenges to step up to. What I'll miss is being hands on with the Our Voice Publication. Being on the Ad Quality committee. A number of my customers who I consider almost friends now. A number of my co-workers who are really fun people to work with. I won't miss being micromanaged. Being treated like a telemarketer when special (low revenue) projects come along. Being (mis) heard and not listened to. I have to take this opportunity to advance my career. To gain valueable experience that I can take farther either with the company or would proove useful in getting a different job down the line if need be. Just wanted to share and as I said it's not 100% official, but it's looking damn good. |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on May 19th, 2008, 9:39pm Fingers crossed for you. :) Carol |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by Brew on May 19th, 2008, 9:41pm Sounding pretty good, Pegg. An HR rep once told me, "You have to look out for yourself because nobody else will." Here's to looking out for yourself. |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by Jonny on May 19th, 2008, 9:43pm Go Pegg!!!! [smiley=headbanger.gif] |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by Charlie on May 19th, 2008, 9:45pm http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/locomotive.gif Good luck kid. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by debOUCH on May 19th, 2008, 10:01pm awesome news!!! i am sure u deserve! deb |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by Langa on May 19th, 2008, 10:18pm Hope it's in the bag Sis! Langa |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by DonnaH_again on May 19th, 2008, 10:30pm Good luck!! Hope and pray that this works out. It's all the little steps up that make for success a few years later. |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by sandie99 on May 20th, 2008, 1:19am That's wonderful! :) Lots of good luck! Sanna |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by mummymac on May 20th, 2008, 2:19am Wishing you all the best, may good luck shine down on you |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by PollyPocket on May 20th, 2008, 6:38am Good for you Pegg :) This sounds like just the right move for you. Wishing you the best of luck Sis. |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by Redd on May 20th, 2008, 7:48am Thanks everyone. It's been a bit of a roller coaster ride there for just over a year now. No department manager from Feb. last year until Jan. of this year. There is also an open sales manager position at this paper, and I believe Matt is looking to fill that position from within as well. It came to my attention too that another sales rep there just sold his house, and he and his wife are moving to Appleton, so I'll be the only rep there who has a good base within the company to train for the sales manager position which is also open. Hell, the paper I'm with now made it fine for a year without a manager, I think this one can keep the job open till I can gain enough knowlege to move into that job as well. Who knows. But it's time for forward momentum in my life. I'm not one to thrive well under stagnation. |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by ski2k on May 20th, 2008, 12:07pm Best of luck to ya, Pegg. You deserve the best! Hope it works out!! Adam |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by artonio7 on May 20th, 2008, 12:26pm Sounds like a fun new adventure Pegg... all the best to you! with warm regards, Tony |
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Title: Re: Not 100% official, but... Post by Callico on May 20th, 2008, 10:40pm All the best! I always like to see people who are willing to work get a step ahead of those who just want to go along for the ride. Jerry |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by Redd on May 21st, 2008, 5:42pm Just got the call with the official extension of the offer. Of course I took it. I'll post later tonight about everything, but I'm relieved. |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on May 21st, 2008, 5:57pm Congrats!!!!! Enjoy the new job. Carol |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by barry_sword on May 21st, 2008, 6:06pm [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Good for you! ;) Congrats. |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by Jonny on May 21st, 2008, 6:33pm HOT DAMN!!!!....Extra horns! [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by Ray on May 21st, 2008, 7:38pm Well done Pegg! Now I can boast about how I knew her when.... Ray |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by Charlie on May 21st, 2008, 8:02pm What Jonny said. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/locomotive.gif http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/egypt2.gif http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/yahoo.gif http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/slider.gif Charlie |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by DennisM1045 on May 21st, 2008, 8:57pm Life doesn't stand still Pegg, neither should you. Congrats on the move. It sounds like a good one. They'll be damn lucky to have you 8) -Dennis- |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by Charlotte on May 21st, 2008, 9:23pm Congratulations, Pegg! Charlotte |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by Jimi on May 21st, 2008, 9:40pm Yep, congratulations are in order. I am happy for you Pegg. |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by Redd on May 21st, 2008, 10:47pm So...Matt and I meet this morning. We talked for over an hour. Pretty much was a basic "how do I plan to approach this new position as the structure is so different than where I am at." Well that was a pretty easy question to answer, because Matt is the person who beta tested this structure at another paper first and it was found to be truely successfull. So who better to have managing and mentoring me in the learning process? I'm told NO in any given day to a sales pitch more over the phone than I will be in an outside position. Face to face I can read the eyes. Tell if it's simply fear that is keeping them from trying something new and innovative. The real story comes out in those types of sales calls. I can then come back the next day, or the next week, with all the reasons in black and white as to why they SHOULD invest in this program, or that specialty publication. Anyway, I'm looking forward to making this transition. I'm ready. I don't like RAP music, but in the words of Emenem: Success is my only mother fking option...failure is not. Thanks everyone for all your support. I know I can always count on this family for moral support. |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by midwestbeth on May 21st, 2008, 10:58pm Congratulations Pegg!!! Beth |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by kayarr on May 22nd, 2008, 1:19am No too surprised....you are smart, talented and suave. Good job! |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by Kevin_M on May 22nd, 2008, 1:27am Hope the job does well for you. Congrats Pegg, and HURRAY!! |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by George_J on May 22nd, 2008, 1:39am Congratulations, Pegg. :) Excellent news. Best wishes, George |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by mummymac on May 22nd, 2008, 2:29am Wonderful news, congratulations on the new job |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by sandie99 on May 22nd, 2008, 5:48am Many congratulations, Pegg! :) Sanna |
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Title: Re: It's 100% official... Post by LeLimey on May 22nd, 2008, 8:35am Well done you! |
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