Two bosses?
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I was informed on Friday that, because my current boss will be moving to a different unit in the company, I am now going to have my time split between my current unit and a second unit. This means I will now have two different bosses that I report to. Also, because they are directors of two different units I imagine that their goals will be different and I will be torn in both directions. Anyone have experience with this? I'm thinking of a jumping ship, I've been somewhat unsatisfied lately anyway. blah
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I was informed on Friday that, because my current boss will be moving to a different unit in the company, I am now going to have my time split between my current unit and a second unit. This means I will now have two different bosses that I report to. Also, because they are directors of two different units I imagine that their goals will be different and I will be torn in both directions. Anyone have experience with this? I'm thinking of a jumping ship, I've been somewhat unsatisfied lately anyway. blah
before you jump ship bring the 2 bosses together: (_) + (_) = (_)_) get the piucture LOL discuss a plan of action to avoid the kind of frustration you're feeling, with both parties present at the same time... this will make light of the resource conflict! you know they are ppl too, i am sure if you bring up your point nicely they will understand and work together to find a common solution...if that fails then bail out like a rat in a sinking ship!!!!
Yours Truly, The One and Only!
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I was informed on Friday that, because my current boss will be moving to a different unit in the company, I am now going to have my time split between my current unit and a second unit. This means I will now have two different bosses that I report to. Also, because they are directors of two different units I imagine that their goals will be different and I will be torn in both directions. Anyone have experience with this? I'm thinking of a jumping ship, I've been somewhat unsatisfied lately anyway. blah
I'd be asking questions up front like 'is my time split 50/50 between the bosses', and perhaps even asking on what days you are answerable to each boss.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
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I'd be asking questions up front like 'is my time split 50/50 between the bosses', and perhaps even asking on what days you are answerable to each boss.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
I agree. He needs to get the facts straight with the two bosses how things are going to be done. Sounds like a headache waiting for the OP.
"Real programmers just throw a bunch of 1s and 0s at the computer to see what sticks" - Pete O'Hanlon
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I was informed on Friday that, because my current boss will be moving to a different unit in the company, I am now going to have my time split between my current unit and a second unit. This means I will now have two different bosses that I report to. Also, because they are directors of two different units I imagine that their goals will be different and I will be torn in both directions. Anyone have experience with this? I'm thinking of a jumping ship, I've been somewhat unsatisfied lately anyway. blah
This is not an unusual situation. I have worked in this type of "matrix" organization for my entire career. It sounds like you need to ask some simple questions. First off, are these "bosses" functional managers, responsible for resource assignments, evaluations, promotions,etc. OR are they project managers responsible for schedules, milestones, resource determination (identifying what resources are needed and working to get those resources from the functional managers). Without knowing you situation in detail, I am fairly confident that you have just 1 functional manager that will be responsible for your evaluations, employee type issues, etc. You can easily have two or more project managers that you are required to work for, supporting each managers project. In that case, you do need to make it clear (or have it clarified for you) how much of your week is supposed to be spent working each project. Sometimes I find myself working 20% on 1 project and 80% on another. Typically you will have different charge numbers for your timecards so that this allocation of time can be properly billed to the corresponding project status. I would recommend that you do not jump ship for this reason. You are likely to encounter it again. If you have other reasons for leaving your company, then you have some decisions to make. Keep in mind that the additional project may bring some variety and greater satisfaction to your job. Just my two cents.
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I was informed on Friday that, because my current boss will be moving to a different unit in the company, I am now going to have my time split between my current unit and a second unit. This means I will now have two different bosses that I report to. Also, because they are directors of two different units I imagine that their goals will be different and I will be torn in both directions. Anyone have experience with this? I'm thinking of a jumping ship, I've been somewhat unsatisfied lately anyway. blah
The company will expect x hours' output. Each boss will expect x/2 hours' output. In reality dividing your attention between 2 bosses goals will take y hours so your output is x-y. Each boss will get (x-y)/2 so they're both likely to be disappointed with you (unless you secretly put in the y hours at your own expense... bad idea). Jumping ship looks attractive, but only if you have somewhere to jump to. Are you in a port? Is there a suitable island within swimming distance? I don't envy your position. "Better the devil(s) you know..." vs "Out of the frying pan..." Good luck choosing.
Brian ----@