Becoming a Supervisor/Manager is Not the Only Way to Grow in Your Career

Something I’ve noticed after studying the careers of people from all professions, industries, and sectors is that many professionals believe career advancement means becoming a supervisor or manager.And what’s interesting is that a lot of the people pursuing those jobs never actually had any real interest in managing people.They weren’t drawn to leadership. They weren’t excited about supervising staff. They simply believed it was the only path available to them.Because in most workplaces, supervisory roles are the only clear career advancement path people can see.So, over time, people gravitate toward the most visible option, even when it’s not the work they ever intended to do.And what happens is they end up right back in the same frustration they were trying to escape, just with more responsibility.In this episode, I’m unpacking why this happens and why career advancement is often much bigger than the pathways most workplaces expose you to.If you’ve ever wondered why career movement can feel so limited inside organizations, this conversation will give you a different lens to think about it.Ready to learn more about macro social work careers? Grab my free e-course at: macroandpaid.comHappy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW