Thank you everyone for the great advice and helpful anecdotal stories!
EmmanuelTop, I really like your advice of being a leader, not a boss. That is something that will most definitely stick with me.
To update: I've started by having a 1-on-1 meeting with each member of our maintenance team...
I just was awarded a promotion to a new role at my company. I am in charge of all mechanical engineering activities for our manufacturing facility. This includes managing all capital projects, any plant upgrades/modifications, and supervising the mechanical maintenance staff.
I've been working...
I just thought I would post an update on my job situation. I decided to turn down the job offer for the new position that would have required a significant relocation. The offer was excellent (~60% increase in salary) but aside from the money, there were not enough compelling reasons to accept...
Thanks everyone for the thoughts and comments.
KENAT asked if management is my ultimate goal. I've certainly always envisioned myself in a management role at some point in my career. The company I work for was actually started by a few engineers and the longstanding trend has been to move...
I work for a stable, successful company. My degree is in Mechanical Engineering, and my current role is very flexible. I work on projects in the areas of design, fabrication, commissioning, maintenance, quality control, and operations. I really enjoy the work that I do and the people I work...
