People who are just beginning in their role as a manager are often not aware of the pitfalls of managing people. But they usually discover very soon how hard the work that lies ahead of them is. So what should you get ready for if you see yourself as having a career in management? Ten points to ponder were brought by the QuickBbase Blog.
1. You will have to make unpopular decisions.
2. You will have to tell people that their work is not good enough.
3. If something goes wrong in your team, it’s your fault.
4. Your decisions will impact your subordinates as well as your bosses.
5. You will also have to enforce decisions that you do not agree with.
6. People will come to you with petty complaints.
7. You will lose at least some of the friends you had at work.
8. You will be under the microscope from all sides.
9. You will have to fire someone.
10. Some people won’t like you no matter what you do.
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