We all feel proud to be among the affluent clientele elite community of project managers but are you doing project management for living as any other job or you consider it prestige for self actualization?
If your situation improved and you get other better option will you switch over
or you still have a passion for practicing the profession wherever you have a chance? Saving Changes...
Lora BogdaSenior Project Manager| UnitedHealthcareTn, United States
Jun 21, 2018 10:24 AM
Replying to SARAH LEONETTI
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I fell into project management as part of career growth when I was asked to lead my former company's PMO. They supported my getting my PMP and since my departure from there, I am now in a full time PM role. I liked the management aspect of running a PMO, how every day was different. But as a straight-up PM, I find the repetition a bit frustrating sometimes. I do like the work but I am not sure I love it. It is something I am really good at but if presented with other interesting opportunities not in the project management realm (or in more of a consulting role, like helping an organization build a PMO or transition from Waterfall to Agile), I think I would purse them if for no other reason than to try something different and see what else is out there. I like to constantly challenge myself and explore.
You are so courageous...this is awesome! Saving Changes...
Lora BogdaSenior Project Manager| UnitedHealthcareTn, United States
Jun 21, 2018 2:29 PM
Replying to Janice Grier
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I truly enjoy project management. I work as a Technical Project Manager so I am always learning.
I try to adopt the always learning mindset but sometimes feel exhausted and need a break LOL
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1 reply by Riyadh Salih
Jun 22, 2018 2:16 AM
Riyadh Salih
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Lora, I hear you and not blame you we all need to take frequent breaks because in our duties lots of stress and always thinking about the outcomes
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Dejan PesicProject Management| BC Public ServicePrince George, British Columbia, Canada
I used to work in technical capacity where I fell into Project Management practices of running technical projects. From there I transitioned into finance. I still use the PM practices to almost all work that I do. I am also teaching PM courses that can be utilized in several different industries, besides IT, Tech and Construction.
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1 reply by Riyadh Salih
Jun 22, 2018 2:17 AM
Riyadh Salih
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Dejan, that's nice approach and it is normal to progress like that
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Arvind KumarDelivery Manager| IT OrganizationChicago, Il, United States
I love this profession; not sure about other professions but here i learn every day new thing. There are rules but your own style as PM or DM is important...
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1 reply by Riyadh Salih
Jun 22, 2018 2:19 AM
Riyadh Salih
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Arvind, that's right you have a general guide line a framework then your own style.
I try to adopt the always learning mindset but sometimes feel exhausted and need a break LOL
Lora, I hear you and not blame you we all need to take frequent breaks because in our duties lots of stress and always thinking about the outcomes Saving Changes...
I used to work in technical capacity where I fell into Project Management practices of running technical projects. From there I transitioned into finance. I still use the PM practices to almost all work that I do. I am also teaching PM courses that can be utilized in several different industries, besides IT, Tech and Construction.
Dejan, that's nice approach and it is normal to progress like that Saving Changes...
I love this profession; not sure about other professions but here i learn every day new thing. There are rules but your own style as PM or DM is important...
Arvind, that's right you have a general guide line a framework then your own style. Saving Changes...
DIVINA DE LEONPM Consultant| CGI CanadaScarborough, Ontario, Canada
Coming from a PMO background, i enjoy activities relating to overall project management because part if it deals with continuous learning. you practically learn something new everyday or at least be reminded of an important learning experience.
Being a part of the PM field helped me grow as a person - personally and professionally. You deal with different challenges on a daily basis ( project itself, resources, clients, vendors, customers, management) and these challenges makes you grow mentally, learn new skills, reinforce healthy character traits and develop new perspective in life.
PM world lets you see the imperfections of life itself - that no matter how you plan your project or your life, something will surely come up to change that plan. Therefore, you always need to have a back up plan on how to deal the surprises that will show up anytime. Saving Changes...
i like a lot managing projects to launch new products/services. Much more than managing product, service or system.
Better only professional football player :) Saving Changes...
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