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Subject:career development advice From:"Backer, Corinne" <CBacker -at- GLHEC -dot- ORG> Date:Wed, 11 Aug 1999 10:42:10 -0500
Hello, wise ones.
I find myself in a little bind, toward which I'm sure you can offer advice.
I'm a relatively new "manager" supervising 5 other people (2 staff, 1
contract, 2 interns), while still responsible for projects myself. I find
myself up to my eyeballs in ignorance, regarding not only the latest in our
profession, but now supervisory and budgeting and goal-setting and time
management skills, etc., all while trying to maintain some space for my golf
game. :)
My question is this: How do you balance the requirements of learning
management skills with improving tech writing skills? How do you feel as
though you're progressing satisfactorily in all aspects of your career? How
do you feel satisfied or fulfilled or somewhat confident in the face of
perpetual challenge and new situations?
I should mention that I work in a mildly chaotic environment, with project
and priorities that often *radically* change. So I spend a lot of time at my
desk on "emergencies."
I'm trying to put a positive spin on this career opportunity, which I know
could be a great learning experience. But I'm feeling a little outgunned.
