I've been asked to line manage someone and take over coordination of a project to cover for someone for 3 weeks. This wasn't what I signed up for. I don't mind taking on the extra responsibility re the task but to line manage/supervise? Not really sure how to handle this one. Has it happened to anyone else before?
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3 weeks? Just do it and embellish your cv thereafter with your new found team lead/managerial abilities surely?Originally posted by inferno View PostI've been asked to line manage someone and take over coordination of a project to cover for someone for 3 weeks. This wasn't what I signed up for. I don't mind taking on the extra responsibility re the task but to line manage/supervise? Not really sure how to handle this one. Has it happened to anyone else before? -
Extra tasks should really be detailed in the contract to be seen to not be under client control but this would relate to role changes and extra responsibility for the duration of the contract. Filling in for someone else I don't believe would cover this and could be see as an extra service coming under customer satisfaction/sales so really wouldn't worry about it.
I would go with Oracleslave for sure on this one. Use it as a valuable addition to your CV/skillset and make yourself even more invaluable to the client for your future benefit.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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WOSSOriginally posted by oracleslave View Post3 weeks? Just do it and embellish your cv thereafter with your new found team lead/managerial abilities surely?Never has a man been heard to say on his death bed that he wishes he'd spent more time in the office.Comment
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See it as a skill enhancement opportunity - if it means you are still working the same hours and no extra as a result it shouldn't matter.Originally posted by inferno View PostI've been asked to line manage someone and take over coordination of a project to cover for someone for 3 weeks. This wasn't what I signed up for. I don't mind taking on the extra responsibility re the task but to line manage/supervise? Not really sure how to handle this one. Has it happened to anyone else before?______________________
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I say use it as an opportunity to strengthen your CV and maintain a good relationship with your client.Comment
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