Don't you feel a little strange taking the place of your old boss after he was demoted?
Yes, at first I felt very awkward. After Bill was demoted and then resigned, it was kind of like somebody died! I mean the atmosphere in the office was like a funeral parlor or something. And then I was afraid people would look at me as a traitor for filling in his spot when the management asked me to. . .
Did they mutiny?
Thankful, no. I guess everyone understands the opportunity I had to step into a leadership role is so great for my career. I'm really moving up the ladder now that I'm considered a supervisor. After a couple weeks, it was like nothing happened.
It is a really good chance for you to get more exposure at work. supervisors get to take the credit for all the hard work of the people under them.
Yeah, and they also take the blame, that's what happened to my old boss. . .