https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 01:46:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416528 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:11:44 +0000 Alivoo01 416528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a manager, and wouldn't mind it so much if things were done correctly the first time. I hate having to give repeat review comments. I don't mind reminding you 5 times as long as I see improvement elsewhere because I understand there's a learning curve (I'm an auditor so writing styles and testing techniques are a "learned" thing). However, if it's the same darn thing after 3 times (system is called BPS but you write PBS or don't spell check - dude, just hit F7 and it spells check for you!!), I start getting frustrated and really want to just do it myself since it's wasting both of our time!</p> <p>I like being a contributor though because your productivity and value added work can really be put on display so there's some self-pride with that accomplishment! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416434 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:34:39 +0000 mamabolt 416434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm an individual contributor and vastly prefer it, I wouldn't want to deal with all the stress of being a manager. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416421 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:26:34 +0000 autumnlove 416421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a manager and sometimes I wish I wasn't but I don't want a salary cut! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416401 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:19:12 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 416401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: I'm also a project manager. While I generally like to manage, there are times I hate being a project manager when I feel like I'm just making sure people do their job (so that the project is successful). Any tips that have helped you find success in this area? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416380 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:12:19 +0000 mediagirl 416380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer to manage, I hate being managed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416231 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:00:42 +0000 Andrea 416231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate being a manager! I did it for a few years and quickly moved on. </p> <p>PS - I think the "alas" is cute because Mrs. Bee always uses it, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416199 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:27:49 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 416199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I much prefer being an individual contributor... I'm really good at getting my work done and done well. I hate being in positions of management (alas, I'm in project management so there's no way to completely avoid it)... I really don't like being the one dictating what people do/don't do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416187 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:53:55 +0000 LemonLong 416187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a manager. It's funny, when I'm a manager I miss being an individual contributer, but when I'm an individual contributer, I miss managing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416181 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:37:43 +0000 MaisyMay 416181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a manager but tend to do a lot in regards of individual contributions. I do a lot of individual projects but have other people who do tasks at my request. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416177 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:34:24 +0000 lemondrop 416177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At work I prefer to be an individual contributor so I can avoid drama and excessive stress. I am much happier working freelance and helping as I can.</p> <p>At home however, I am the manager- I organize and keep track of many responsibilities. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416166 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:01:32 +0000 Pink Champagne 416166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was a manager for 7 years. I hated it. I hated being responsible for other people, and I hated that my job performance was measured by how well the people I managed were performing. I eventually gave that up to get a job where I am an individual contributor, and I have never ever been happier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416137 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:31:10 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 416137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Somehow I always find myself a manager. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416128 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:15:01 +0000 twinmama 416128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally prefer being a worker bee. DH is a really fantastic manager. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-416117 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:58:38 +0000 ladyfingers 416117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Individual contributor. I managed one individual at my last job and it was one too many. I longed for the day I could go back to just being a worker. I handle it much better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-415539 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:18:58 +0000 mrbee 415539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Yup... not much I can do about it though, alas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-415536 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:18:11 +0000 Mrs. Pen 415536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>have you ever noticed you use the word "alas" a lot? It's funny as I don't hear it often :)</p> <p>I love being a manager! Even in high school I CRAVED management positions, I finally got my first manager position when I was 21 but it didn't last long because the job itself was awful, then I became a SAHM!</p> <p>Eventually I'd love to get back into managing when I start working again someday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-415412 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:25:56 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 415412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Individual contributor! I'm not sure if I'd like a management position! I'm in sales so I really work alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-415392 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:15:27 +0000 tororojo 415392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been a manager but I don't think I'm nice/patient enough for the job--doesn't bring out the best in me. (why don't people just do things right?) I don't manage anyone now; I work for several people but they are very non-confrontational so basically I do what I want. (of course, I always do things right!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-an-individual-contributor-or-a-manager#post-415367 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:57 +0000 mrbee 415367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am happiest when I'm an individual contributor... but I spend most of my time managing, alas. I'm not sure how to reconcile the two!</p> <p>Are you an individual contributor, or a manager? Which do you prefer? </p>