I am being offered cross training

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December 7,2022 at 9:56PM UTC

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I am being offered cross training

Hi all,

I started a new job about 2 months ago. Today, my manager told me that another supervisor in the department wants me to be crossed trained in her division for a few months. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

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SBDecember 7,2022 at 10:10PM UTC
It just sounds like a strategic thing. Which is either a good thing, or no big deal. Just my hunch. ;)
AnonymousDecember 8,2022 at 12:41AM UTC
Growth of your knowledge base is always valuable to you as a professional and to the company.
It will increase you options to be promoted, you opportunities to move around, it enhances your resume and offers you stability in a crazy job market because they are more likely to keep someone who has more training and skills than someone with limitations only knowing one department.
Lyn WelchDecember 8,2022 at 12:54AM UTC
It's a GREAT thing! Any additional free training should always be jumped at! Ìt only makes you more valuable to your current employer AND to put on your resume to improve your candidacy for future jobs!
Maria MolinariDecember 8,2022 at 7:11AM UTC
This is a wonderful thing! This means they recognize your ability in whatever circumstance the training is regarding and have faith you will excel.
tiffany birchDecember 8,2022 at 9:49PM UTC
How great is this! I ditto what Maria Molinari stated.
Go girl!
AnonymousDecember 9,2022 at 2:35AM UTC
It could be a good thing. Additional skills are always good to have. Have they discussed what the expectations will be once you're trained?
AnonymousDecember 9,2022 at 3:57PM UTC
This is a great thing! You're doing such a good job in a short time that they want you to learn more about the business. Congrats!
ReachingGoalsDecember 29,2022 at 3:20PM UTC
Great thing! Always accept/ask for as much training as you can get. Not only is it a good thing in your current position, more knowledge means more “power” (or more work depending on how you look at it) plus when you decide to change positions, you can show that you are willing, able and have taken advantage of training. No employer ever turned down a new employee because they knew too much.