Promotion

[Lincox]

DVB I am sorry that you did misread what was a snide remark about what qualifies someone to be a manager within RM.

I accept that this was a misread and no harm done.

[dvbuk55]

DVB I am sorry that you did misread what was a snide remark about what qualifies someone to be a manager within RM.

I accept that this was a misread and no harm done.

Sorry Lincox I should have known better

[Northlander]

Si I've been a postie for over 6 weeks now, i think it's time I started looking for promotion.

So how do I find out what internal jobs are available ?

Promotion? You need to learn a thing or two first.

I think I've learnt a lot and since I have over 18 years previous management experience with blue chip companies I would suggest I know more than some. I'm also a qualified performance manager (business).

In your opinion what are the things I need to learn.

To be honest the thread was a little tongue in cheek but it's good to get some feedback and hey if there are promotions available I'd rather have them than someone else. It shouldn't matter that the someone else has been here for 10 years it should be the most qualified person for the job surely ?

[dvbuk55]

Si I've been a postie for over 6 weeks now, i think it's time I started looking for promotion.

So how do I find out what internal jobs are available ?

Promotion? You need to learn a thing or two first.

I think I've learnt a lot and since I have over 18 years previous management experience with blue chip companies I would suggest I know more than some. I'm also a qualified performance manager (business).

In your opinion what are the things I need to learn.

To be honest the thread was a little tongue in cheek but it's good to get some feedback and hey if there are promotions available I'd rather have them than someone else. It shouldn't matter that the someone else has been here for 10 years it should be the most qualified person for the job surely ?

[Lincox]

Why have you therefore come in as a postie? It is usually because someone is looking for a role with a lot less pressure and easing their way towards retirement.

[Northlander]

Why have you therefore come in as a postie? It is usually because someone is looking for a role with a lot less pressure and easing their way towards retirement.

It's a few reasons really, obviously money wasn't one of them!

I've worked in high pressure jobs since I left school and was looking for a job where once I clocked out I didn't need to think about the job again until I clocked back in the next day, my wife is still in a high pressure sales role and works away often so I wanted something local and the current part time hours are ok so I see a bit more of my two teenagers, I was away quite a bit when they were younger.
It's good to be outdoors all my other jobs have been office based.

Of course that competative and target driven background is hard to subdue and hence the search for promotion, to be honest I don't think anyone thought I would stick it which is probably why they took two of us on, funny but the other guy walked out week 3.

Of course I don't mention my background to anyone it's not important and what I did previously has no bearing on being a postie anyway, I just hope my frail, soft office bound body can cope, I've been aching in places I didn't know could ache

[Skull21]

Get out now, Royal Mail is a dead-end, Go to uni if you wanna end up working a proper job with a respectable company!

[Himaggen]

Northlander, whilst you're on the way up, spare a thought for those who make an effort to help you along that journey.

...it may be worth starting that process now by thanking me for answering your question!

[Lincox]

Why have you therefore come in as a postie? It is usually because someone is looking for a role with a lot less pressure and easing their way towards retirement.

It's a few reasons really, obviously money wasn't one of them!

I've worked in high pressure jobs since I left school and was looking for a job where once I clocked out I didn't need to think about the job again until I clocked back in the next day, my wife is still in a high pressure sales role and works away often so I wanted something local and the current part time hours are ok so I see a bit more of my two teenagers, I was away quite a bit when they were younger.
It's good to be outdoors all my other jobs have been office based.

Of course that competative and target driven background is hard to subdue and hence the search for promotion, to be honest I don't think anyone thought I would stick it which is probably why they took two of us on, funny but the other guy walked out week 3.

Of course I don't mention my background to anyone it's not important and what I did previously has no bearing on being a postie anyway, I just hope my frail, soft office bound body can cope, I've been aching in places I didn't know could ache

I also worked with several blue chip companies and in high pressure roles. Personally I could not wait to get out as soon as a decent deal was offered. With these companies you are only as good as the work/sales that you achieve that day. Tomorrow is another day and if it is not quite as successful they conveniently forget yesterday. Unfortunately the last few years Royal Mail have jumped on the pressure bandwagon and what was a decent reasonable paid job for the work involved, has now become a fight to remain fit enough in your latter years to cope with what is being asked. Fortunately 2014 is my last year.

[Northlander]

Northlander, whilst you're on the way up, spare a thought for those who make an effort to help you along that journey.

...it may be worth starting that process now by thanking me for answering your question!

Ooh thank you !!!! I will remember you when I get the key to the executive toilets.

[dvbuk55]

Northlander, whilst you're on the way up, spare a thought for those who make an effort to help you along that journey.

...it may be worth starting that process now by thanking me for answering your question!

Ooh thank you !!!! I will remember you when I get the key to the executive toilets.

Take care Himaggen who knows what will happen when you get taken to the exec bog.............maybe you could be on your way to promotion too.

[Rory]

Northlander go and tell your manager that you want to be a deputy/acting manager and they will get you interviewed by the sector manager and send you off on a weeks training course. Its that easy. Probably best to do it now before you get to know any of workmates too well...

[dvbuk55]

What sort of contract are you on Northlander?

[Himaggen]

Northlander, whilst you're on the way up, spare a thought for those who make an effort to help you along that journey.

...it may be worth starting that process now by thanking me for answering your question!

Ooh thank you !!!! I will remember you when I get the key to the executive toilets.

On second thoughts scratch my advice, I'll save you and Royal Mail some time by cutting out the application and interview process

• ...with due consideration of your interpersonal skills, I regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.

[Northlander]

What sort of contract are you on Northlander?

6 month