Is being made a keyholder at work good/a promotion?

[Anonymous]

It's the bank holiday at the weekend and we have limited staff. Only 3 employees, who are managers/directors have keys, and my manager has suggested that I lock/open up the offices over the Bank Holiday.

Is this a good sign?

[Anonymous]

Being made a keyholder at work can be a good sign and could be considered a promotion, as it indicates that your employer trusts you with additional responsibilities and has confidence in your abilities. It also means that you have been given a level of authority and responsibility that other employees may not have.

In this case, if your manager has suggested that you lock/open up the offices over the Bank Holiday, it could mean that they see you as a responsible and reliable employee. It could also indicate that they value your contribution to the company and are willing to give you additional responsibilities.

However, it's important to remember that being a keyholder comes with additional responsibilities and expectations. You will be responsible for the security of the building and its contents, and you will need to ensure that proper procedures are followed when opening and closing the office. Make sure that you are comfortable with these responsibilities before agreeing to become a keyholder.

Overall, being made a keyholder can be a positive development in your career, and it's worth considering as a potential promotion. However, make sure that you fully understand the responsibilities that come with the role before accepting it.

[MementoMori777]

No it means they wanna get home quicker and handed you the responsibility to close, all I know is that everyone I knew hated closing the shop or whatnot so if it's a holiday it's possible that person might just be trying to get out of work earlier, mostly if there's preparations before closing and opening.

[Quackthulu2]

Are you getting paid more for it? Or just expected to accept the responsibility without any compensation?

[Asker]

It hasn't been mentioned, I'm unsure whether it'll be a one time thing

[Quackthulu2]

Time will tell then. But my first instinct is that the manager is trying to avoid having to do it themselves so they have more time off. So they are passing the responsibility on to you.

[Jamie05rhs]

I think it's a good thing. It shows that they trust you. And it will look great on your resume.

[Jamie05rhs]

I was given the responsibility of taking cash deposits to the bank at my old job. I was extremely honored.