i've been working in my new job now for not quite 4 months.
the first two weeks, my colleague l (about whom i blogged once before: we began on the same day) and i went through training on the company's in-house system, and after that we learned about the department into which we were hired.
the nature of the work in the department i've been in resembles stuff i did in a previous job, so i picked things up quite rapidly--much to my manager's delight. i have consistently been told in my reviews or informal discussions that apparently i'm considered something of a commodity by other departments.
(i have to say, that was pretty gratifying to be told.)
i've been transitioning into new responsibilities in the past few weeks, when thursday, out of the blue, my manager told me that i needed to train a colleague on taking over one of them and that i needed to come in for 1 hour of OT earlier than my norm. that was weird, because another colleague is already trained on how to do it. she's out on vacation, but she'll be back late next week.
so i hauled my butt in one hour earlier, we spent some time going over it, and while i'm not real thrilled with how it went, i did my best given the lack of advance warning. i think that she'll be fine doing it, or at least as much as i was the first time i did it.
i tried not to think about how i'd been doing this for 2 months now, and that training a replacement meant it couldn't wait until my vacationing colleague returned. i figured that perhaps they were taking that responsibility away in favor of some other project, perhaps something making use of skills that weren't being used much otherwise.
now, bear in mind that i actually like the department i've been in: the people are great, the work is interesting & engaging...it's a great fit for me. so at no time have i ever expressed a work attitude other than, "i'm glad to be here". all the feedback i've been getting has consistently been, "you're doing great".
so when my manager called me to a conference room for a discussion, i was worried that perhaps i'd made an error of some kind, and as i walked the 15 seconds into the conference room from my desk, i was quickly reviewing the stuff i'd done but i couldn't come up with anything at all.
that was when my manager announced that effective monday morning, i would be moving into a new department.
the corporate culture there is peculiar: they hire people, they give them a while in a department--and then move 'em elsewhere. cross-training is the way they do things, company-wide. it's their way i understand of identifying possible leaders.
and apparently, they consider me one.
here's the funny thing: last night i went out for drinks w/ some coworkers. one of them, completely by coincidence, just happens to be in the department into which i'll be moving!
i know that things are very fast-paced there, so i won't be able to poke in during the day the way i've been the past few weeks, but i wanted to take this opportunity to tell you guys, b/c if i don't know, i don't know when i ever would otherwise!
ed
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silverwhisper posted on Jul 12, 2008
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queenparanoia said on Jul 12, 2008....
thats great ed!!! i hope i could enjoy my work like you!!! =) -
polarheart said on Jul 12, 2008....
I am really happy for you, Ed! It is so great to be happy in your work, I know because I am loving it in my job too. . .I feel so wanted and I get a lot of positive feedback. So I know that cool feeling of elation ;-))Polar xPS: Strangely enough as of Monday I will be engaging with another department too. . .its quite funny coz the managers were "fighting" over who gets to have me, so they decided to share :-) -
the_infernal_optimist said on Jul 12, 2008....
Way to go, silver printmaker! :) That sounds very promising as far as your future there goes.
I'm so glad you're happier in your work environment. It's always a relief to me to hear that yes, things are still going well.
~Infernal
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skald said on Jul 12, 2008....
Congratulations Ed. I am not surprised that you are considered as a possible leader. I hope you will like it there. -
DaddysLittleSlut said on Jul 12, 2008....
Oh congrats - its especially nice to hear that good work environments are out there still. -
CreativeWoman said on Jul 12, 2008....
Congratulations, Ed. It seems this job is a great fit for you. :-)
CW
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truthsayer said on Jul 12, 2008....
Well that is wonderful. Best wishes for your future with this company. You do sound much more settled and relaxed since you started this new job. I hope things continue to be stimulating and engaging, no matter where they "send you". Sounds like a great place to work. I'm happy for you! I am glad I saw this, as I am not on SC much anymore either.Take good care ed.Truth : ) -
wombat said on Jul 12, 2008....
Sounds like you are a valuable asset to the company and will reach even greater heights as time goes by....and I am not surprised either---just pleased for you! Good luck! -
monkeyboyx said on Jul 12, 2008....
AWasome! -
husbandhater said on Jul 13, 2008....
Ed how is it that you didn't know you were a leader when you've been a constant one in this relm? I congradulate you on your success and if you are truly happy there wish you MUCH more. I hope you like your new department and hope you as sucessful there as you were in the previous. Your right this is something COOL Ed. But I think something Cool always happens to you as you are a good person:) -
quietone said on Jul 13, 2008....
congrats ed... hope you enjoy the new challenge~ -
RollingC said on Jul 13, 2008....
Wonderful Ed, congrats. There's a Spanish saying about water seeking it's own or proper level (due to gravity) and it looks like this is happening to you.
May you gravitate towards your own level that's beneficial to you.
Many Blessings to you.
Rc
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FutureGoddess said on Jul 13, 2008....
ROCK ON BUDDY! -
Mamie said on Jul 13, 2008....
well, that is terrific! The better it gets, the better it gets!! -
Expendable said on Jul 13, 2008....
congrats! ^_^ -
moonriver said on Jul 13, 2008....
well, that was indeed a fast one. but you surely deserve it, friend. :-)
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silverwhisper said on Jul 14, 2008....
sis: i hope so too--i've never enjoyed a job as much as i am this one!
polar: i knew you were progressing well in your job too, and i ought to have asked you earlier how yours is going--i'm glad however that we're both having the same experience. :D
infernal: it's a relief to be able to say it! :D and yes, it does sound promising. truth be told, i've been able to coast a little the past 2 weeks, so the timing is quite good, actually--just really a whole lot earlier than i'd expected!
skald: i hope so too--i like the place, and i figure that if i can contribute, i suppose contributions are best noticed in a department that's struggled recently.
DLS: i know--i wasn't sure they existed anymore, either, until i landed here!
CW: it most certainly is--and it's gratifying to be in it!
truth: hey, long time, no see! i'm flattered that you chose to stop by & say hello, as i've noticed you haven't been around much lately! be well, truth: it was good to see you again. :>
wombat: why thank you so much! i don't know how valuable an asset i am right now--but i'm hoping to be one soon. :> thanks!
monkeyboy: hey, thanks man, both for the tidings & for visiting my blog--welcome!
HH: truly, i'm blushing a little as i write this comment--thank you. i don't think of myself as a leader though--i never really have. some people like to divide up everyone into followers & leaders. i like to try to make fail at pigeonholing me. :>
quietone: my thanks! i always like a challenge, to be honest, so i guess we'll see if this one isn't too much or not. :>
rollingc: damn, man--thanks! and blessings upon you, sir!
FG: hey, i've missed you, missy! thanks for dropping by! :>
mamie: it truly is terrific--i'm gonna miss working w/ the guys in my old department & i'm hoping that i don't walk to my old desk by force of habit later this morning! :D
ex: thank you! :D
moon: as ever, your comments are succinct yet possess great weight. my thanks, my friend. :>
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FutureGoddess said on Jul 14, 2008....
Thanks for missing me, Doll - been floating around every so often - busy as a bee trying to find MY new job still, and working two absolutely horrendous part time jobs as a waitress (while I have nothing against waitressing, I didn't spend three years in Law School and fifteen years in the business world to be hustling Italian Entrees to idiots who don't tip!) and for my father (who still prays I will take over his Law Practice, but can't get it through his skull it AIN'T gonna happen). Just really haven't had much to say lately to the world - but may have a post up in the next couple of days - we'll see :)
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silverwhisper said on Jul 14, 2008....
thanks for the heads-up on what's been going on with you, FG. i hope to see your blog entry soon! :>
ed
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