I have been asked quite a few times by people I work with why I don't move on to the next level (whatever they may perceive that to be for me).  I always tell them the same thing - I love being in Administration.  I have everything I could ask for in my position.  I have the flexibility to try new things.  I am able to pitch in where needed.  I am able to speak for my boss when needed.  I have the voice of my boss, without the back-breaking responsibilities that go with his job.  I have a group of people who can count on me and have the faith that I can do just what they need me to do.



I don't begrudge people who want to move on to bigger and better things than being an Admin.  But for me, this is my bigger and better thing.  It's not settling for being an Admin, it's working up to being THE ADMIN .  For me, that is success in my career.