I forgot how much I dislike being in management...

groovygrl

I was in a management role for four years and then relocated and did a very different type of job that didn't involve managing employees...then relocated again and recently started a new job w a steep learning curve, though  interesting to me, a good challenge, but again managing people and I forgot how much I dislike it. Not because i dislike people or even the specific people, just the day to day stuff. Sigh. Anyone else? It comes with the territory of promotion and higher responsibility jobs in most fields, I know, but ughhhh. Some days it is just draining, especially when your predecessor was the total antithesis of you in style and approach (in good and bad ways of course)... Anyone else?

eta my original title said that I dislike managing people...I changed it bc it sounded more harsh than what I intended...I like people and in fact like working on teams, etc. I just have realized how much I didn't miss having to deal with the little issues, meeting deadlines, lack of follow through, miscommunication, trying to prevent problems but dealing with the, if need be, documenting,etc.   

raynadawn

Completely know what you mean.  I did online retail management before my first was born.  It was a small team but pretty intense work, lots of hours with time sensitive daily activities and just too much work for the size of team we had. I was h

groovygrl

raynadawn:

Completely know what you mean.  I did online retail management before my first was born.  It was a small tea

newmomat33

I feel your pain! I have been in management for 8 years and recently got out. It has been about 4 months now and I'm so glad I did. The day to day "stuff" and dealing with so many personalities is extremely stressful. I definitely prefer being an individu

IdigDirt

I don't manage people managing plants is stressful enough! but I know what my boss has to go through managing people and I don't envy him at all. I could never do it. I hope your employees are understanding of what a hard job it is and try to make your li

KathrynMD

Ihear ya! I manage a small team and dealing w/ all their interpersonal drama is a complete PITA. I managed people for about 4 years before, took a 3 year break and am now back for 8 years. If I could make the same money w/o having to deal w/ them, I'

CrystalJulianna

I'm a office manager. I just have four girls. I hate it everyone all over the place. So much more responsibility. IDK if I hate it because I'm pregnant and it so much stress or maybe because my staff is all over the place. 

LoCarb

I just past up a mgmt position for another position as an individual contributor. My work priorities and ethics have changed. I'd rather be the person effin' off.  I have so much responsibility at home I can't over work myself.  horrible isn't i