I fell into the admin-field and have enjoyed it and definitely see it as the power behind the folks, but to me it's only a stepping stone.  I've now moved on from an actual admin-type support position to one with more power and authority, supporting no one but myself.  And am being groomed to move into even higher positions, moving towards management.  Since I have 25+ years still left until I qualify for early retirement, and I'm only 3 grades from the upper-most range achievable (to include top management), then I really don't see myself not moving upwards -- I'd get bored if I didn't switch jobs somewhere in those years.  Hopefully though I'll slow down a bit and build a bit more experience at each level before jumping into the next higher one.  It'll make me a better person for any future positions if I can do that.  But I definitely tip my hat to those who are career-supporters.  Without y'all, lots of things would fall bythe wayside and be lost to future generations.  We all have things to offer in the work-place and it takes us all to make a dynamic and healthy work place.

CountriGal
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