My Band is paying me back (NSV)
I have to say that I have so much more confidence professionally than I ever had before.
I know the same amount about my job -- but I am much more confident in giving presentations and walking in to our client sites and addressing their top management.
Last week, following my performance review, I decided to question my worth to the organization.
I made a list of my recent accomplishments, and I approached my boss about a promotion/pay grade change.
He resisted -- and in the past, I would have dropped it --- but this time, I replied to him and his superior, and yesterday I had a meeting with them.
I walked out of the meeting with a 2-grade level promotion and a large pay raise.
In July, my entire team is going to be reviewed and promoted as a result of my presentation.
My band is paying me back!!!!
I know the same amount about my job -- but I am much more confident in giving presentations and walking in to our client sites and addressing their top management.
Last week, following my performance review, I decided to question my worth to the organization.
I made a list of my recent accomplishments, and I approached my boss about a promotion/pay grade change.
He resisted -- and in the past, I would have dropped it --- but this time, I replied to him and his superior, and yesterday I had a meeting with them.
I walked out of the meeting with a 2-grade level promotion and a large pay raise.
In July, my entire team is going to be reviewed and promoted as a result of my presentation.
My band is paying me back!!!!
That's fantastic, Kath!
When I was obese, I had a high-falutin', high-responsibility, high-stress, high-paying job and most of the time I had this secret feeling that I didn't deserve all that. I don't think that feeling was 100% related to my obesity, but it wasn't until the excess pounds were gone that I was able to feel that I deserved my professional success. Then when I went to meetings and industry events I wasn't trying to be invisible all the time, and I got better treatment by my peers and superiors because my fear was gone.
I gotta say, a 2-grade level promotion and a large pay raise is a big, big deal these days. My husband's performance appraisal is always great, but he hasn't had a raise in 4 years.
Good going!
Jean
When I was obese, I had a high-falutin', high-responsibility, high-stress, high-paying job and most of the time I had this secret feeling that I didn't deserve all that. I don't think that feeling was 100% related to my obesity, but it wasn't until the excess pounds were gone that I was able to feel that I deserved my professional success. Then when I went to meetings and industry events I wasn't trying to be invisible all the time, and I got better treatment by my peers and superiors because my fear was gone.
I gotta say, a 2-grade level promotion and a large pay raise is a big, big deal these days. My husband's performance appraisal is always great, but he hasn't had a raise in 4 years.
Good going!
Jean
Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com
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on 5/13/11 7:28 am - Des Moines, IA
on 5/13/11 7:28 am - Des Moines, IA
Wow Kath! That is something to be so proud of! And the fact that your team will benefit also is HUGE! I'm so proud and happy for you. Congrats!
Hugs from your band sister,
Kristi
Hugs from your band sister,
Kristi
Thank you Lord for Dr Nair!!!
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