Career Decisions
After spending the better part of 5 years in this company, being unappreciated, having my capabilities grossly underutilized and generally feeling exploited, there's finally a silver lining.
After getting a nod from my manager to get a transfer to another unit, initially there were no takers because my dumbass manager screwed up my performance appraisal in my leave of absence. Then suddenly, a lot of things fell in place - pretty much at the same time! 3-4 threads of opportunities I was pursuing all paid off at the same time - a couple of them were quite good from my career's perspective.
Finally, when I was flip-flopping between the 2, the decision was made for me and I am now a part of a hot and happening unit. What's more, this work and training will actually make me worth something in the job market - a major reversal of a really bad trend that started ever since I joined this company.
I will need to go and work for 6 months or so in another city - not the best city in India. Not to mention the fact that changes like this (location changes) cause me a lot of stress... usually takes some getting used to, and is a major shift in my way of living. I like familiarity - it sustains me. I wouldn't say I thrive on it, but I usually wither away in the midst of things strange. Unless, that is, there is a compensating factor. And in this case, I'm expecting it to be the new work I'll be involved in. A chance to make my mark and get recognized for what I am capable of.
Not to mention, the good chance of being sent where I've been trying to go for some time now.
Hoping to have this decision proving to be the correct one - from all angles. It certainly seems like the best decision in this situation.
After getting a nod from my manager to get a transfer to another unit, initially there were no takers because my dumbass manager screwed up my performance appraisal in my leave of absence. Then suddenly, a lot of things fell in place - pretty much at the same time! 3-4 threads of opportunities I was pursuing all paid off at the same time - a couple of them were quite good from my career's perspective.
Finally, when I was flip-flopping between the 2, the decision was made for me and I am now a part of a hot and happening unit. What's more, this work and training will actually make me worth something in the job market - a major reversal of a really bad trend that started ever since I joined this company.
I will need to go and work for 6 months or so in another city - not the best city in India. Not to mention the fact that changes like this (location changes) cause me a lot of stress... usually takes some getting used to, and is a major shift in my way of living. I like familiarity - it sustains me. I wouldn't say I thrive on it, but I usually wither away in the midst of things strange. Unless, that is, there is a compensating factor. And in this case, I'm expecting it to be the new work I'll be involved in. A chance to make my mark and get recognized for what I am capable of.
Not to mention, the good chance of being sent where I've been trying to go for some time now.
Hoping to have this decision proving to be the correct one - from all angles. It certainly seems like the best decision in this situation.
posted by the grim sleeper at 7:58 PM
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