I am working in an environment where I’m not utilizing my skills or growing.

Anonymous

December 4,2023 at 3:21PM UTC

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I am working in an environment where I’m not utilizing my skills or growing. This is making me rethink this position. I have over 36 years of administrative experience with the last several years at executive level. I have my bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting. I want to do something else, but find that people who say let’s talk or say they’ll help don’t keep their word. I learned a while ago that I have to advocate for myself and my goals. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt when others don’t come thru.

If I want to shift to contract analyst or acquisitions, is there anyone here that can provide suggestions on what I need to do to get exposure?

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AnonymousDecember 4,2023 at 4:38PM UTC
Sounds like you have answered your own question to me! ;-)
Do exactly that...self-promote and go after what you want to do. If you don't feel like you're growing or being underutilized, advocate for a change and discuss realignment on your role / expectations.
If you want to stay with this company, it's a great time to look around this company and see where the opportunities exist for you to apply your skills elsewhere.
I'm not sure if you've had a conversation with your manager about how you've been feeling, but it sounds like this the perfect time of year to reflect on your year and share your interests to do more.
If you realize there isn't anything else for you to accomplish there, perhaps it's time to look at other companies.
The best career advice someone gave me is that "you are responsible for your own career and if there's something you want to do/change/ or disrupt, YOU have to make those moves. Don't expect other people to invest in you or help/ share those opportunities with you."
Good luck to you! Excited to see what you do next.
AnonymousDecember 4,2023 at 7:04PM UTC
Thank you very much for the great advice. Will continue to pursue things on my own and will provide an update.
AnonymousDecember 4,2023 at 10:30PM UTC
You're welcome!! You're going to rock this. So so excited for you.