There are very few industries in which you can work where there aren’t one or more levels of management running the organization. In some sectors, management layers are extensive; and as many front-line workers note, managers very often earn far higher salaries than they do. This is often especially true of sectors where there are high numbers of female employees, such as retail, hospitality, and nursing.
How Do You Get into a Management Role?
While a lot of people working in management and supervisory roles go into these types of jobs straight from college, many more work their way up from the shop or factory floor. Opportunities to advance in your career are far more plentiful now, and if you have the abilities, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t move into management if you wish.
Do You Need Experience?
To meet the demand from employees and employers for training and qualifications that suit people who have experience already, many colleges and further education institutions have started running programs that cater for people who want to advance in their career. A popular choice for people who have experience in a profession like nursing is to pursue a combined Masters in Nursing (MSN) and MBA (Master of Business Administration) qualification, which opens up a wealth of possibilities.
Is The Money Worth It?
There are many benefits to taking on a management role, not least of which is higher earnings potential. While money doesn’t bring you happiness as such, it sure can relieve a lot of stresses and make life more comfortable, and for most people, the prospect of increasing their income is a significant motivation. If you were to look at what’s possible for nurses who achieve an MSN MBA salary, the difference is striking. The average annual wage for a board-certified nurse executive is well in excess of six figures, and The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) says chief nursing officers can earn upwards of $250,000.
What Are The Practical Advantages?
There may also be practical advantages for you in moving to a management role; for example, if you’re getting older and don’t want to do so much physical work, or you have a young family and don’t want to work long, irregular hours. If you’re a nurse for instance, and you wish to remain in a profession you love but don’t want to work the shifts a ward nurse does, you could become a practice manager, work in the nursing directorate of a hospital, become a nurse educator, or work for other organizations as a nurse leader.
What Can You Gain From Becoming a Manager?
There’s much to be gained on a personal level from achieving greater things with your life and reaching your potential. One of the advantages of promoting people who’ve worked at the front line is that they understand the everyday ins and outs of the job and very often have a valuable insight into how to improve productivity, working conditions, and staff morale.
To Conclude
If you’re interested in moving into the world of management, have a chat with your boss, and see what opportunities your current employer can offer. Failing that, or as a worthwhile additional option, see what courses are available that would help you gain the management skills to go along with your practical experience.