Wise thoughts

Lostasfuck​(sub female) - In my experience it seems to be the hardest worker that gets shafted picking up everyone’s slack especially in a large company. They never want to pay more for something you are willing or already doing for less pay. If management is stressed you will probably get turned down. What’s the possibility of you going solo, freelance, start your own business in your line of work. For me that was the best way to escape being under valued. But as a business owner I thrive. Hope it works out for you either way

Wiseonthree​(dom male) - Def not gonna bother asking now. After this shit show, sure. Freelance would be a challenge without investments.

Literate Lycan​(dom male) - It really all depends upon your relationship with your manager and with higher management. Your desire on wanting a management opportunity is good and if you're ready, you need to show that to your chain of command. Do you have a mentor in the current organization you can turn to for advice or awareness of the management mindset? If you have a good relationship with your direct manager, ask him or her for guidance and indicate your desires for professional advancement. If your direct manager isn't really keyed in on other opportunities or you don't have a great relationship, then definitely pick an opportune time to speak with higher management and indicate your desire for a management position. Bear in mind, if your direct manager relies on you more than the others, he or she may not be ecstatic about your possibly promoting out of their group. Be prepared to show them your strengths in leading and managing as well as your understanding of the overall "business". When you speak to them, have an upbeat attitude about your desire to develop yourself professionally - DO NOT point out how you are doing other people's work. They will either know this already or it won't matter. As to timing, regardless of what is happening now (and maybe specifically now) you might want to indicate your desire to advance as soon as possible - just don't try to hard sell them. And show them during this intense time how great a team player and leader among the troops you can be. Just a thought. Good luck.

Wiseonthree​(dom male) - My manager has already stated to them multiple times I do 90% of the work when it comes to filling spares, managing the spares pool, and the like. Behind my back he has said to my coworkers if anyone is to become a manager in this team it would be me. My manager knows and trusts that I will do a good job, and go over and abound my duties. He also trusts what I do when it is in regard to my priorities. I am managing myself basically , and I frequently have to micromanage our team mates priorities.

I want a team to myself, not to hinder our workings but to have someone to do all the hard lifting so I can focus on maintaining the spares pool. Basically, before this fiasco here I was to have two people under me and I was given my chance to manage those two. Now I’m down to a team of one once more due to new management above me, and trying to maximize efficiency. I know exactly what I want and know exactly how it will help our company, however it’s all about timing at this point.