CAROL LEVEY
LEVEY ENTERPRISES
Following old
colleagues to
new jobs sets
expectations
I’m an apartment manager and have
been for quite some time. I followed a
regional from my last company. I think
this individual has been a great mentor
and initially I was so glad to be reporting
to him again that I really just trusted in
his choice of this new company. To my
surprise he was just fired. Help!
W
of events.
e often work for people instead of companies
so it’s understandable that you might be confused and concerned with this unexpected turn
First, I suggest that you view this as a good thing. I say
that because your career is yours to manage. A supervisor
that has been a mentor to you is something to be grateful
for and now it’s time to explore what’s next in your career.
You have an opportunity to step forward and confront your
fear of the unknown. Address with your mentors supervisor how you were introduced to the industry and your new
company.
Express your surprise at the termination and your concern that maybe you are viewed as someone too involved
with someone that has been terminated. Will it be possible
to survive and thrive inside this new company because of
this history? Can you be managed on the merits of your
work? You have gained from your past mentor and look
forward to a new chapter of growth. Be grateful while
owning your career. You may be pleased to find that this
confrontation clears the air and becomes your first real day
at your new company; best of luck.
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