As many of you know, I’ve been extremely unhappy with my job. After seven years of writing boring training manuals, you just get kind of tired doing that day in and day out, you know? Plus, I clashed with my manager a lot. I didn’t feel like he really appreciated me. Nor did I like his management style. He’s a nice guy; just not a very good manager, in my opinion. It’s been a hard six years. (I know I just said that I’ve been doing this for seven years. I actually had the best manager for the first year of my old job and then he moved to a different department.)
Anyway, I don’t have to worry about that anymore! :D I still work for Henry Schein, but as of today, I’m no longer in the Practice Education (Training) department. I also no longer write training manuals. :D Hallelujah! I’m now in the Coaching department and my new title is Profitability Account Manager. In my new position, I’ll coach dental offices on how to be more profitable using the resources and information in their software. I’ll also help develop the curriculum (kind of like my old job) for the coaching topics.
My schedule is still fairly flexible (except during this transition period when I’m taking over appointments the previous person in my position scheduled), and my new manager is awesome. I’ve actually worked with him for the entire time I’ve been working at Henry Schein–10 years. In fact, he’s the one who trained me to use the Dentrix software.
I was a little frazzled today trying to figure everything out, but I think I’ll really like this job. I’m excited to be working with offices again. I’m also excited to be doing something different.
Congratulations. I hope the transition goes fairly smoothly. Tell you boss I said “hi” (as long as it’s Jason, that is).
That’s so exciting-congratulations! Woot woot! I hope this is a fabulous job for you!
Christie – My new boss is indeed Jason. ;) I’ll let him know you said hi.
Ali – Thanks! I’m way excited and nervous, but I think it will be a good change.
Awesome!
Sorry to hear about your Grandpa, that’s hard.
Wow, that’s great!!!
Andrea – Thank you on both accounts. ;)
Ashley – Thanks!
I definitely know what you are talking about. I’ve been doing the same thing for 5 – 6 years and I’m ready for a change, but there isn’t anywhere to go. I’m so happy for you!
Yeah! It’s nice to do something different after a while. Good luck – I’m sure you’ll do great!
Awesome! Congratulations on your new position! :)
LeAnn – I’m sorry that there’s nowhere for you to go. I felt the same way for a really long time. I actually had a chance to take this job last year, but I wasn’t sure I’d be happy with it. Now, I wish I’d taken it sooner.
Amy – Thank you!
Violet – Thanks! :)
Well, I am glad that you are happy with the transition. I would not choose a phone job over a writing job, but you should definitely do what fits best for you. Hopefully it was a lateral or upward move for you. Now, if only I could somehow steal your old job.
Becky – Erin said that the requirements for the job has changed. That’s actually one of the reasons why I wanted to leave now rather than later. My old job was becoming more marketing and certification based again. You can definitely apply, but I’m not sure if you’ll actually want it.
Becky – PS, it was an upward move, which was part of the reason I took it. I would have taken it if it was a lateral move too, but the upward part of it was just frosting on the cake. ;)
Yay for the new position!!! Does this mean that you will have to travel out of town again? I know you didn’t care for that part of the job too much before. I am very excited for you!!!
Jenifer – I won’t have to travel. My job is all done over the phone. I’m very glad I don’t have to travel.
YYYEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Congrats, Jenni! I’m excited for you! I wish you the greatest success. However, I have to ask . . . who on earth will EVER be able to do those manuals as well as you do?! Heaven help us seminar instructors!
SO happy for you, Jenni! I know you will be fabulous and I wish you nothing but success.
Jen – Ha! You’re so funny! Well, Erin will take those over. She’ll do a good job. Not as good as me, though, obviously. ;)
Kimberly – Thank you!
Wow. What a fun job! Glad you get to change it up a little.
Rebecca – Thank you! I’m very glad for the change. ;) And, according to my Myer-Briggs personality type, this type of job is perfect for me.
Yea! I’m excited for you. It’s always hard adjusting, but so nice since you were sick of your old position. And hopefully you won’t freeze out anymore. :)
Aymee – Thanks! The first week was a doozy with the temperature. It was colder in my new spot than it was in my old one. But, it’s been fixed and I’m good now.