Lemme help ya upgrade…

I’m only writing this because virtually nobody reads it. I had to shout this somewhere — better in a nearly-empty room.

Most of you are aware that  have been working for a small-but-growing publisher, Eternal Press.  My job title is Administrative Editor, which is to say, I handle a lot of the busywork for the Senior Editor.

Well, the Senior Editor got really, really, sick last month.  And even before that, she was considering asking to be replaced.  For the past 3 weeks I have been doing her job — or as mchn of it as I understand how to do — in the hopes she would return soon.  (I really love my boss.)

Today I asked the new CEO, who just bought the company as of January 1, how long she expected I would have to do this.

She responded by asking if I want the job.  {EDIT: She responded much differently than that, and I just read what I wanted to read.  She talked about me taking on MORE of the job and splitting the rest among other staff.)

I will be clear.  It was not a job offer, just a trial balloon.  But I more or less DO want the job, if I can get someone to help cover my deficiencies.  I outlined to her my strengths, deficiencies, and questions.  I’m good at that.  [EDIT: I’m also good at seeing what I want to see.  My job may be expanded, but nobody in their left mind would make me Senior Editor.]

I was also informed that I will be paid 1/3 of my boss’ salary as a bonus for the time I’ve been holding the fort.

I love my job, I love this company… I just hope I’m not being promoted beyond my abilities.

…and hey… do me a favor… keep this under your hat for a bit.  I want to sign that contract when offered.  [EDIT: While you’re at it,keep it under your hat what a fool I am.  Nobody wants to hear it anyhow.]

[And, in a final edit, I just now got an email from the CEO saying that making me Senior Editor was what she really had in mind, but that further discussion will need to wait until after Feb.1.  Yippee!!!!]

Hugs,
Me