On The Job By Anita Bruzzese Whats So Bad About Being No 2

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Helpful info and recommendation from America's favorite office columnist Monday, July 14, Anita, one other thought scary subject! I consider that usually we create such a slender definition of success that we fail to soak up our own wants, personalities and preferences. Some persons are better suited to being the tactical enforcer who makes things occur in the background. There is no shame in being number 2 and in my guide in case you are doing something you love, you are a total success!-Karen I for one am not ashamed of shooting for the second slot for the very reasons you listed. But on the same time I don't thoughts taking the lead if I occur to be the expert at hand. And you didn't point out one great finish results of being #2... it may be FAR much less annoying! That alone is worth it in my e-book. Karen, That's very true. I know a girl who was No. 2 in three totally different jobs, and each time she moved to No. 1...and hated it. Now, she's in middle management and says she's accepted the fact that she does not like being No. 1. She says it takes her away from the motion (and places her in additional conferences!) when she's No. 1. She says she has more freedom to not only strive various things -- however to generally fail. Thanks for posting. Bob, I considered listing it as much less tense, but is it at all times? I suppose it is determined by your stressors. Some may be fine with by no means getting the credit score, however for others, which may be the worst thing EVER. I suppose you'd should have an actual sense of who you were and where you wish to go. You made some great factors. Anita, Another great publish to ponder about. I suppose #2 is a great for individuals want to get issues accomplished & does not like the highlight. Plus there is much less politics to handle since much less folks give attention to you. In branding & aggressive setting, #2 needs to work tougher to overhaul #1, hence extra worth for the buck. An well-known instance of #2 was Avis, they had been proud of it & promoted 'We attempt tougher'. Although, the facet that actually suck in all probability is the compensation hole between #1 & 2. Being No. 1 is like being the lead singer in a band. All eyes are on you. If you forget the lyrics or trip working onto the stage, it is powerful to cover. When you're No. 2, you're errors aren't at all times as apparent so you don't take as a lot of the heat. I end up asking this query to lots of people truly. I have learnt that they are more involved with showing profitable than 'actually' being successful. Thin line... bu t there. Ian, Great analogy about Avis. I'm unsure there's a LOT less politics as No. 2...these people tell me it is nonetheless pretty robust. But, as you level out, the No. 1 individuals get compensated for what they undergo -- No. 2 does not always garner such. Thanks for including your thoughts. Shawn, That's why I suppose some individuals are content material at being No. 2...they like the action, but not the heat. Thanks for posting. vmahonty, I wonder if age has something to do with it? The older you get, the much less caught up you are in a title? Or the youthful you might be, the extra you are centered on being joyful in what you are doing...irrespective of the title? Interesting thought.