Thank you all for your comments and guidance. To those of you who have suggested that I stay and do not give up, I have to say that it is very well to 'rise to the challenge' and it is not something very difficult for me considering my experience. However, you will also agree that sometimes age makes a person very difficult to change or to even speak to! In my case, the lady director does exactly that. She does not want to have any communication with me. Then, how is it possible to make any progress?
Secondly, the manner of her speaking, as some of you have rightly pointed out, is very derogatory. I am made to feel like a 'raw fresher' in her words.
Anil, I completely understand the importance of going through files, but the files in question here are OLD, we are never going to use that aspect in this business again...they are CLOSED files, hence my finding the exercise futile.
Besides, and most importantly, all my experience has always taught me, and also as Anil rightly pointed out the professional relationship that an EA shares with his/her boss is quite different from other positions. You need to work very closely with your boss to be able to be the right link between him and his contacts or deal with other employees in the plant/factory, etc. But, here, the boss's wife has specifically asked him not to give me 'any jobs'. How can I then work well....or rather how am I going to work at all? Going through old correspondence to understand the business is part of the job, but in my case, according to my Lady Boss, it is the ONLY JOB. How can I derive any satisfaction from this?
Won't my other professional EA skills in which I am so good at go all rusty if I am not going to use it at all? The next generation of Management is the boss's son-in-law based in Mumbai and I have a strong feeling that is where the ops will move once the baton is handed over. In my present scenario, I cannot relocate. Hence my concern for the future.
I have to also say a special Thank you to (Cite Contribution), TajSateesh and Raj Kumar Hansdah for going through my predicament carefully and offering such valuable wisdom, that is most important of all, practical and one that can be put to use. My self-esteem had taken a nose dive in this organisation, but now I feel much reassured. Thanks again.
From India, Pune
4Secondly, the manner of her speaking, as some of you have rightly pointed out, is very derogatory. I am made to feel like a 'raw fresher' in her words.
Anil, I completely understand the importance of going through files, but the files in question here are OLD, we are never going to use that aspect in this business again...they are CLOSED files, hence my finding the exercise futile.
Besides, and most importantly, all my experience has always taught me, and also as Anil rightly pointed out the professional relationship that an EA shares with his/her boss is quite different from other positions. You need to work very closely with your boss to be able to be the right link between him and his contacts or deal with other employees in the plant/factory, etc. But, here, the boss's wife has specifically asked him not to give me 'any jobs'. How can I then work well....or rather how am I going to work at all? Going through old correspondence to understand the business is part of the job, but in my case, according to my Lady Boss, it is the ONLY JOB. How can I derive any satisfaction from this?
Won't my other professional EA skills in which I am so good at go all rusty if I am not going to use it at all? The next generation of Management is the boss's son-in-law based in Mumbai and I have a strong feeling that is where the ops will move once the baton is handed over. In my present scenario, I cannot relocate. Hence my concern for the future.
I have to also say a special Thank you to (Cite Contribution), TajSateesh and Raj Kumar Hansdah for going through my predicament carefully and offering such valuable wisdom, that is most important of all, practical and one that can be put to use. My self-esteem had taken a nose dive in this organisation, but now I feel much reassured. Thanks again.
From India, Pune
Dear friend,
Though job hopping every now and then will not be good, at times we will find it is necessary to change the job due to various reasons. See the pros and cons and be clear in mind about your next step. Sometimes one will have to sacrifice something to gain another thing. Seniors have discussed the relevant points in detail. Now it is up to you to take a decision and move ahead.
There may be confusions during change from one job to another - in the mind of the employee as well as the employer. The new employer may try to assess your worthiness and if it is not in a professional way it will create confusions in the employee.
When you have confusions talk to your employer in a professional way. Think what you can contribute to your employer in return for the salary. Try to do a little more than what you are expected to. This increases your worth.
If your previous employer is welcoming you back it is a clear indication that he finds worth in you. Decide and talk to him your terms. If you respect them you will be more valued there. Also, as others mentioned, do not talk about the problems you faced in your new company.
Good luck.
Ramadasan
From India, Mumbai
Though job hopping every now and then will not be good, at times we will find it is necessary to change the job due to various reasons. See the pros and cons and be clear in mind about your next step. Sometimes one will have to sacrifice something to gain another thing. Seniors have discussed the relevant points in detail. Now it is up to you to take a decision and move ahead.
There may be confusions during change from one job to another - in the mind of the employee as well as the employer. The new employer may try to assess your worthiness and if it is not in a professional way it will create confusions in the employee.
When you have confusions talk to your employer in a professional way. Think what you can contribute to your employer in return for the salary. Try to do a little more than what you are expected to. This increases your worth.
If your previous employer is welcoming you back it is a clear indication that he finds worth in you. Decide and talk to him your terms. If you respect them you will be more valued there. Also, as others mentioned, do not talk about the problems you faced in your new company.
Good luck.
Ramadasan
From India, Mumbai
Dear,
I have seen you problem, I advice you to stay with your present job and keep trying for New opening, You are capable of managing your profile any where u work so keep confidence in yourself and wait.
I also advice you to study the organisation which you plan to join take opinion from your friends and see the companies website.
All the Best
VS
From India, Mumbai
I have seen you problem, I advice you to stay with your present job and keep trying for New opening, You are capable of managing your profile any where u work so keep confidence in yourself and wait.
I also advice you to study the organisation which you plan to join take opinion from your friends and see the companies website.
All the Best
VS
From India, Mumbai
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