Comments on: Be Prepared for a Promotion http://workawesome.com/your-job/be-prepared-for-a-promotion/ A Blog For People Who Want To Be Awesome At Work Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:25:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Bob Bessettehttp://workawesome.com/your-job/be-prepared-for-a-promotion/#comment-922 Bob Bessette Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:38:27 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=289#comment-922 Hi Matt, Good luck in your job. I can relate to the mish-mash of software applications. A mish-mash can be a good thing as it will expose you to different technologies which is great for someone starting out. You will discover the good and the bad of different technologies. It sounds like you have a great attitude. To this day, I also try to learn something new every day. Sometimes more responsibility will push you to learn quicker. Just try to learn as you have been doing and work hard. You will succeed! You have the right attitude. Just stick with it. It will all work out in the end if you keep that attitude and work to learn every day. I wish you well!Best, Bob Hi Matt,
Good luck in your job. I can relate to the mish-mash of software applications. A mish-mash can be a good thing as it will expose you to different technologies which is great for someone starting out. You will discover the good and the bad of different technologies. It sounds like you have a great attitude. To this day, I also try to learn something new every day.
Sometimes more responsibility will push you to learn quicker. Just try to learn as you have been doing and work hard. You will succeed! You have the right attitude. Just stick with it. It will all work out in the end if you keep that attitude and work to learn every day.
I wish you well!

Best,
Bob

]]> By: Matthttp://workawesome.com/your-job/be-prepared-for-a-promotion/#comment-899 Matt Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:54:25 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=289#comment-899 Hey Bob, Great article. I'm currently in my first 4 months in a software development position with a company that has a mish-mash of software packages and technologies. I'm very nervous because I have so little experience, I just finished school for computer programming, and have spent the time since learning everything I can, from VBA to PHP to CSS to AJAX. I sometimes wish I had a little less responsibility and that I had come in as a Junior developer with a mentor to help get me going, instead of this world of uncertainty. But, all I can do is DO MY best. I try every day to learn at least one thing new. I do love a challenge and am slightly an overachiever, but feel a little overwhelmed sometimes, I think I just strayed a little.......anyways, you said some inspiring things is all. :) Hey Bob, Great article. I’m currently in my first 4 months in a software development position with a company that has a mish-mash of software packages and technologies. I’m very nervous because I have so little experience, I just finished school for computer programming, and have spent the time since learning everything I can, from VBA to PHP to CSS to AJAX. I sometimes wish I had a little less responsibility and that I had come in as a Junior developer with a mentor to help get me going, instead of this world of uncertainty. But, all I can do is DO MY best. I try every day to learn at least one thing new. I do love a challenge and am slightly an overachiever, but feel a little overwhelmed sometimes, I think I just strayed a little…….anyways, you said some inspiring things is all. :)

]]> By: Bob Bessettehttp://workawesome.com/your-job/be-prepared-for-a-promotion/#comment-638 Bob Bessette Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:34:36 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=289#comment-638 Thanks James. I'll have to check it out!Best, Bob Thanks James. I’ll have to check it out!

Best,
Bob

]]> By: Jenhttp://workawesome.com/your-job/be-prepared-for-a-promotion/#comment-637 Jen Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:31:56 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=289#comment-637 Good stuff Bob - great attitude :-) Good stuff Bob – great attitude :-)

]]> By: James Lovehttp://workawesome.com/your-job/be-prepared-for-a-promotion/#comment-633 James Love Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:27:58 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=289#comment-633 Along the lines of this blogpost - This book is a fantastic read:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rules-Work-Definitive-Personal-Success/dp/0273662716/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255087470&sr=1-1 Along the lines of this blogpost – This book is a fantastic read:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rules-Work-Definitive-Personal-Success/dp/0273662716/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255087470&sr=1-1

]]> By: Bob Bessettehttp://workawesome.com/your-job/be-prepared-for-a-promotion/#comment-624 Bob Bessette Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:41:17 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=289#comment-624 Jen, I believe that you always have to constantly try to improve yourself. Since I joined the blogosphere it is really nice to know that there are so many other people out there who feel the same way, including yourself. I've learned, in a short time, that people who write blogs are self-motivated. They know that they have to go out and get what they want. They don't sit back and wait for someone to hand them something. It is truly refreshing to join in the conversation with such motivated souls!Best, Bob Jen,
I believe that you always have to constantly try to improve yourself. Since I joined the blogosphere it is really nice to know that there are so many other people out there who feel the same way, including yourself. I’ve learned, in a short time, that people who write blogs are self-motivated. They know that they have to go out and get what they want. They don’t sit back and wait for someone to hand them something. It is truly refreshing to join in the conversation with such motivated souls!

Best,
Bob

]]> By: Bob Bessettehttp://workawesome.com/your-job/be-prepared-for-a-promotion/#comment-623 Bob Bessette Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:37:37 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=289#comment-623 Jen, I try to make the best of my current work situation. Could it be better? Probably, but I tend to look at the positives in my current job. Would it be great to be self-employed and having more time to do other things? Yes, and hopefully I will get there. But, I am not going to sit there and be miserable in my current job. To be honest, I am very happy to be employed! Thanks for leaving a comment...Best, Bob Jen,
I try to make the best of my current work situation. Could it be better? Probably, but I tend to look at the positives in my current job. Would it be great to be self-employed and having more time to do other things? Yes, and hopefully I will get there. But, I am not going to sit there and be miserable in my current job. To be honest, I am very happy to be employed!
Thanks for leaving a comment…

Best,
Bob

]]> By: Bob Bessettehttp://workawesome.com/your-job/be-prepared-for-a-promotion/#comment-622 Bob Bessette Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:33:56 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=289#comment-622 Nona, You will not regret joining Toastmasters. Everyone is so supportive and it is just a nurturing environment to learn to speak well. I don't think I will ever stop taking classes especially since my work pays for it. There is always something to learn! Thanks for the comment.Best, Bob Nona,
You will not regret joining Toastmasters. Everyone is so supportive and it is just a nurturing environment to learn to speak well. I don’t think I will ever stop taking classes especially since my work pays for it. There is always something to learn!
Thanks for the comment.

Best,
Bob

]]> By: Jenhttp://workawesome.com/your-job/be-prepared-for-a-promotion/#comment-620 Jen Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:51:40 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=289#comment-620 Hey Bob, Wow! I remember you saying you arrive at the gym at 4.45am each morning and work full time and obviously I know you write your blog, and then I just read that you are also doing a degree! :-) That is walking the talk! Jen Hey Bob,
Wow! I remember you saying you arrive at the gym at 4.45am each morning and work full time and obviously I know you write your blog, and then I just read that you are also doing a degree! :-) That is walking the talk!
Jen

]]> By: Bob Bessettehttp://workawesome.com/your-job/be-prepared-for-a-promotion/#comment-618 Bob Bessette Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:13:18 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=289#comment-618 Thanks Christine. When I started it, the school didn't have all of the courses online but the demand of online courses led to them adding more and more classes. So, in effect, I didn't have to go to the campus at all. I think that is great especially for mothers with small children who want to continue their education but don't have the flexibility to go to a campus. They can do their homework either while the kids are sleeping or while they are at school. I have noticed many married women who are adding more education to their resumes through online education. It's an excellent option..Best, Bob Thanks Christine. When I started it, the school didn’t have all of the courses online but the demand of online courses led to them adding more and more classes. So, in effect, I didn’t have to go to the campus at all. I think that is great especially for mothers with small children who want to continue their education but don’t have the flexibility to go to a campus. They can do their homework either while the kids are sleeping or while they are at school. I have noticed many married women who are adding more education to their resumes through online education. It’s an excellent option..

Best,
Bob

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