so my boss resigned today ......

gdeusthewhizkid

Im not sure where that leaves me.

neilperry

hopefully the new boss

ccnxjr

sounds exciting!

What was the given reason?

What was the real reason?

:P

Did he leave any projects left dangling in limbo?

J_86

Why are you not sure where that leaves you? Are you a small department?

Roguetadhg

Hopefully you'll get a promotion to his spot. If you would want it.

Camargoville

Hopefully in a better position.

cyberguypr

Leaves you bossless, a free spirit

What are your expectations?

mapletune

I second, "hopefully in a better position" thought.

however, i understand that it can be tough not having a good boss around.

Good luck either way =D (though it would be kinda cool if you stepped up haha, i guess)

gdeusthewhizkid

J_86 wrote: »

Why are you not sure where that leaves you? Are you a small department?

at our location it's only me and him. At our company as a whole there five members of the IT dept.

gdeusthewhizkid

Roguetadhg wrote: »

Hopefully you'll get a promotion to his spot. If you would want it.

I would absolutely take it but they may front since I dont have my degree yet but the raise and promotion would be fantastic.

Roguetadhg

Get your resume ready. You never know.

networker050184

Agree with Rogetadhg, cover yourself and make sure you are ready to hit the job market if need be. Also have the resume to show if you want to gun for his management position.

joehalford01

When my boss resigned, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. We leaned on an outside vendor while I slowly learned the management side of things and more of the technical side of things. If he was still here I either wouldn't be or would still be low on the pole.
Cross your fingers he left some projects dangling and you can come to the rescue.

kgb

Assuming the business is doing good it doesn't sound like they are closing the IT department. You say there's few of you to begin with...But, never know. However, I'm with the guys that are saying this could be a good chance for you to step up to the plate and make yourself available.

If his position is something you want, I'd go make it known. Open that door. You just never know. What's the worse that can happen? They say no thanks.

gdeusthewhizkid

kgb wrote: »

Assuming the business is doing good it doesn't sound like they are closing the IT department. You say there's few of you to begin with...But, never know. However, I'm with the guys that are saying this could be a good chance for you to step up to the plate and make yourself available.

If his position is something you want, I'd go make it known. Open that door. You just never know. What's the worse that can happen? They say no thanks.

I let them know that Im back in school pursuing my degree in network design and management basically what I do now. but without the major certs. I think a few more certs would definately impress them enough to warrant the promotion and raise. The MCITP EA is right up my alley and would really help with this position Im glad i decided on it..

kgb

gdeusthewhizkid wrote: »

I let them know that Im back in school pursuing my degree in network design and management basically what I do now. but without the major certs. I think a few more certs would definately impress them enough to warrant the promotion and raise. The MCITP EA is right up my alley and would really help with this position Im glad i decided on it..

I totally understand what you are saying.

I still say if you want the job, go and tell them specifically, you want the job. I would think they are either looking at replacing him or feel there's no need for the position and won't replace him. If they are going to replace him if I were you, I wouldn't wait on letting them know I wanted the job. Just my 2cents.

VAHokie56

kgb wrote: »

go and tell them specifically, you want the job..

That is what I would do...can't make an omelet without breaking an egg

paul78

Don't let the lack of degree or certs be an impediment. If you think you can do the job then you already have an advantage to getting the job since you already work there and hopefully have a track record.

Good luck. This sounds like a great opportunity.

techdudehere

Piece of paper won't get a job done any better or faster, I forgot where I put my degree come to think of it. I think someone asked for a sealed transcript once (overseas) but that's the only time anyone has ever asked to see proof! If you can do the job then say you can do the job. Jobs need to be filled by qualified people and it's much easier to know what one can expect from an existing team member.

lantech

Go tell them you want the job. They already know you there so you have an advantage and don't be afraid to tell them that. In a tactful and polite way of course. No one ever gets anywhere by just sitting there hoping something will come there way. If the company I work for had an opening for something I wanted, you can bet I would go all the way up to the VP of Operations to let it be known that I want the job.

gdeusthewhizkid

tanks guys i think i am going to go for it. I need it and i dont want to start over someplace else..