The head manager who is over all operations of every hospital pulled me into his office to ask you why he was not informed that was wanting to advance in our department. I explained to him that the manager under him told me that I was unable to apply because I did not have any type of degree. I was told that my interest in wanting to advance is noted by what open positions I apply for, and that from here on out I needed to put my name on everything. Then he set me up for an interview for the Bed Coordinator. Then he asked me questions like why did I want to have the position of Bed Coordinator and also questions about myself and my education.
This interview was supposed to take three or four weeks. I actually got called in the next day and they set up an interview for the following …show more content…
That associate’s degree would give me a little head start becoming a social worker for my master’s degree. I only have two semesters to complete at Sinclair Community College. So I filled out all of the necessary paperwork so that my company can pay for these classes. I have turned in everything that was required and hopefully I get approved. I'm also letting them know that I am interested in job shadowing. So now instead of moving up in the Environmental Services I would rather go to outside the department and advance my career in the health field that way. I was told later that if you have more education then the person that is interviewing you that they may feel intimidated. And she didn't pick because I have more education than her. Another manager position has come up since then and I did not apply for it. I would rather focus on my education. That way I have a better chance for job advancement without having to take tiny steps to get there. I do not want to move up in my department and get distracted from my ultimate