A little career success...finally!

[rebel100]

As many of you may know I've struggled a little finding that post MBA career bump I hoped for on graduating back in 2014. It's felt close yet proved elusive until yesterday afternoon.

I'm now the Operations Manager for a clinical Urgent Care facility with ambitious expansion plans. 30% pay increase and a chance to really position myself for bigger things.

Could not have done it without the BS, wouldn't be eligible without the Masters.

Networking was critical, not so much as it led to the job, but it helped show my employer that I had options. One of those options popped up at the last minute and I think that helped push my employer to sweeten the deal and made it fully worthwhile.

I kept raising my hand and volunteering for new challenges, its meant a full plate but every small success slowly added to the ledger and would lead inevitably to another.

I kept building relationships; HR, clinical leadership, the C Suite, and others all had a hand in leading me forward.

Most importantly, I found a senior mentor within my organization that became my champion. When this position became possible he pushed me forward and into it at my request. I think he worked to bump the pay range too, no one else had the pull to make that happen.

This weekend I'll celebrate a little and Monday start building an aggressive express care model that will strengthen both my organization and my community...I'm a rather happy guy right now.

[alleycat]

I am so proud of you my champion! Congrats! Wow it finally really happened for you!! Congrats again!

[dmjacobsen]

That's awesome news. Great to snag that kind of gig, especially with plans for expansion of the service line. That could definitely bring bigger and better opportunities down the road.

I'm still waiting for the opportunity to leverage my MBA, but haven't really been that proactive about it since I'm still working on the MSN. Don't want to bite off more than I can chew right now. But, hopefully I'll be in similar shoes by the middle of next year.

Congrats!

[SuzanneD]

Congratulations. That is awesome!

[cookderosa]

As many of you may know I've struggled a little finding that post MBA career bump I hoped for on graduating back in 2014. It's felt close yet proved elusive until yesterday afternoon.

I'm now the Operations Manager for a clinical Urgent Care facility with ambitious expansion plans. 30% pay increase and a chance to really position myself for bigger things.

Could not have done it without the BS, wouldn't be eligible without the Masters.

Networking was critical, not so much as it led to the job, but it helped show my employer that I had options. One of those options popped up at the last minute and I think that helped push my employer to sweeten the deal and made it fully worthwhile.

I kept raising my hand and volunteering for new challenges, its meant a full plate but every small success slowly added to the ledger and would lead inevitably to another.

I kept building relationships; HR, clinical leadership, the C Suite, and others all had a hand in leading me forward.

Most importantly, I found a senior mentor within my organization that became my champion. When this position became possible he pushed me forward and into it at my request. I think he worked to bump the pay range too, no one else had the pull to make that happen.

This weekend I'll celebrate a little and Monday start building an aggressive express care model that will strengthen both my organization and my community...I'm a rather happy guy right now.

Michael, I'm so proud of you!!!

[AngelaP]

Congratulations, that is amazing and I am so happy for you!cheersmate

[dfrecore]

This forum is already fantastic, and very inspirational for those who are working towards their degrees. To hear about the successes that come out of all that hard work is exciting!!

[rebel100]

This forum is already fantastic, and very inspirational for those who are working towards their degrees. To hear about the successes that come out of all that hard work is exciting!!

I agree, not at all certain I would be where I am without this amazing resource. That's what keeps me coming back.

[Tedium]

I'm so excited for you, man. You've been such an inspiration and help to me, and I know countless others on this forum. You deserve every good thing coming your way. It's especially gratifying to see someone mention that they are helping their community as well as themselves. I don't think that gets mentioned as much as it should be in the world these days.

[LaterBloomer]

Wonderful news! Congratulations.