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posted by
_Symphony_
on May 9, 2011 at 2:11 AM
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nice to read you again! its amazing how i remember some of you from the time i was here......
posted by
Mindalicious
on April 12, 2011 at 3:25 AM
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You can still be a boss and be friends
just keep the professionalism at your job. Make sure the others understand that, too. You and your friends can have play-time after work!
If you are serious about making that nursery run well, then the job must be done no matter what the circumstances. The kids and their well-being come first. Make that a point to your friends. If they are there to care for children they should understand. If they are just there for a paycheck then they should not be there. I'm sure you will be fine. Good luck!
posted by
shelly_b
on April 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM
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I see some good advice on here. Remember your doing the job well is what got you here. Simply expect the job to be done well without a lot of talk on your part; you do not have to tell them why you want it done a certain way or time, you just need it to be. You will have to be a bit distant in that you are now on a different level and too much talk on their part can undermine the whole process. Feel good about yourself, you deserve it. Go for it. I believe in you, always have.
posted by
Justi
on April 3, 2011 at 2:09 AM
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posted by
lovelyladymonk
on April 1, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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Glad we could help. Please keep us posted. I will keep you in my prayers.
posted by
Amanda__
on April 1, 2011 at 4:05 PM
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Sometimes it's good to get things off one's mind and Blogit is a good outlet for that! I have always believed that if one works to their potential and takes care of the client, then it all works out in the end! Be positive and proud of your accomplishments and it will carry you through! sam
posted by
sam444
on March 31, 2011 at 11:37 PM
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Ø Don’t feel afraid. Feel enthusiastic about your new job love. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
posted by
BC-A
on March 31, 2011 at 10:30 PM
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Symphony...
Two things, first every boss I have had says a boss can't be friends with those they are supervising. Having said that, I have never worked for an ogre, I don't think I ever could. Too many people these days think it has to be like reality TV with all that staged drama. More gets done with co-operation than an iron fist. Lead by example, people see how you do things and should get the idea that's how you want it done. Don't let them draw you into conversations that are really excuses to stand around and gab. Your work ethic should rub off. And of course you can be friendly without being BFFs.
Second, be firm, lay out your expectations and how they are to be met along with the consequences of not meeting them. Encourage everyone to work as a team. If someone take initiative, recognize it. If someone does something a little different than you would but the job gets done, that is ok too. When problems arise, get the whole group in on solving them.
I too, hate to be in the boss position, I've only had to a few times, it is tough. Good luck.
posted by
food4thought
on March 31, 2011 at 10:24 PM
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Symphony
I think if any of your colleagues are already true friends they will remain true friends. I think you've been selected because you can see how things need to run to keep everything going smoothly. Congratulations by the way!
I remember the first time I was in charge of a newspaper I was younger than many of the people i was leading and some of them had an attitude about that and I was incredibly nervous. What did I do? I thought of the best bosses I'd had, and how they firmly but calmly gave direction and sensitively and quietly handled situations when required. I thought about the best boss I had ever known and modelled my behaviour completely on theirs until it was natural for me to behave in the same way.
It's scary stepping up into a role but step up you must and you can. I think if you always play things straight with people be yourself, act in the best faith with the best information you have to hand at that moment it will be fine. I would also avoid not discussing things too much with the people you're in charge of. Hear their views yes, and have an open door to that but best not to discuss every nuance with them. They do not have the responsibility to make the decisions you do. If you need to talk to someone try to have someone outside, someone trusted you may speak to, to mentor you. Most of all have faith in yourself. Step into this role. You can absolutely do it. Oh, and don't forget to ask your bosses what salary this role carries. It doesn't do any harm for them to know you value yourself highly too!
posted by
Azur
on March 31, 2011 at 2:27 PM
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