Sunday, September 30, 2007
End in Site
The week went something like this:
Monday: Developed my transition plan, vetted it with my team members who started freaking out. One in particular got really upset with me for trying to plan out my transition when she had other things to work on.
Tuesday: Met with my manager to discuss the transition plan. I asked him about an end date and he said he hadn’t gotten in touch with the hiring manager yet. I wasn’t surprised; he gets in around 8 and leaves around 4. The hiring manager gets in around 7, leaves who knows when and is in constant meetings all day long. Couple that with the fact that my current manager didn’t want to deal with me leaving…yeah.
Wednesday: Nothing happened. I heard from the recruiter who was trying to push me for a transition date. I didn’t answer as I was hoping the managers would figure that out (in reality that is the process.)
Thursday: I get to work to find a message from my current manager stating that he broke his leg in two places the night before and would not be into work for the rest of the week. Hmm…that’s not helpful at all.
Friday: With the help of the group’s executive assistant, I get an end date. My last day with my current group will be October 12th. It is VERY likely that I will not see my current manager before I take off. Wouldn’t that be nice?
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Waiting…
Now I am waiting. Impatiently waiting for an end date, for approval on my transition plan, to actually start transitioning my work so I can start my new job.
Feeling totally anxious this morning, I went to check my horoscope. Here is what it said:
September 25, 2007
A Matter Of Pacing
Scorpio Daily Horoscope
Your impatience can interfere with your ability to meet your objectives today, as the frustration you feel may distract you from the matter at hand. You are no doubt of the opinion that events in your life are not progressing quickly enough, and you may be filled with feelings of apprehension. Yet it is likely that the matters that inspire the most distressing feelings within you are those that need not adhere to any particular timeline. You can curb your anxiety today by reminding yourself that you are more than likely moving forward at the pace that is right for you. The universe understands your needs, and your current pace should be viewed as a reflection of that.
When we want nothing more than to move forward quickly where our goals are concerned, we should examine our motivation for wishing to speed past the events happening in the here and now. It may be that we are less concerned with our relative pace, and more interested in bypassing those challenges that frighten us most. Yet it may be that these are a vital element of our development and necessary to our ongoing growth. To skip over them would serve us little, and our lives would be irrevocably changed as a result. If we regard the pace of our progress as being right for us, we can better understand why we are moving forward at certain speeds without feeling stifled by our desire to advance more rapidly. Your impatience will vanish today when you learn to appreciate the flow of the universe.
I hate it when the Universe points out the obvious and is SO right about things.
Guess I will take a deep breath and practice patience, the hardest thing for me to practice.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Decided
I accepted the position today. After a discussion with the non-hiring manager, who will probably become my manager, I feel much better about everything.
I told Boss Man that I accepted another position. He was not happy about it. I think he secretly thought I would stick around forever, taking care of Tiny and the rest. I really have nothing to say about that. I think it is about time I left. This gives them a chance to hire someone who really wants the job, though I get the feeling that won’t happen. There is another Intern looking for a permanent spot - the Boss Man will probably snatch him up and put him on the team.
Ah well.
As of today it is not my problem.
I don’t have the words for how I feel. But, just as two years I was rescued by this group by another, so am I being rescued now.
I can’t wait to get on the boat.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Yarrr!
Avast me Hearties! It’s talk like a Pirate Day!!!
You are The Cap’n!
Some men and women are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any scalawag who stands between them and unlimited power. You never met a man - or woman - you couldn’t eviscerate. You are the definitive Man of Action, the CEO of the Seven Seas, Lee Iacocca in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. You’re mission-oriented, and if anyone gets in the way, that’s his problem, now isn’t? Your buckle was swashed long ago and you have never been so sure of anything as your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off his head if he shows any sign of taking you on or backing down. If one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones’ locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed - a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.
What’s Yer Inner Pirate?
brought to you by The Official Talk Like A Pirate Web Site. Arrrrr!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Waaahhh
My Day:
Get to work – see message on phone – retrieve message.
Message is a recruiter stating that X department would like to extend me an offer for position 1.
First reaction: WhooHoo! I’ve been waiting for this moment for almost 5 months. Yes, yes, yes!!!
Second reaction: Hold on a minute…this position comes with a TON of admin work. Are they going to treat me like an admin forever? Are they going to give me the kind of work I WANT to do?
Go to final interview for a different position. We’ll call it position 2. I’ve had a bit of heart burn about position 2 because Hubby was doing some research on the group and came back with some not so nice stories. Specifically – they gave a sinking project to someone who was on vacation. They “threw someone under the bus.”
During final interview, I ask pointedly about the ‘rumor’ that they ‘throw people under the bus.’ I get some crap answer that leads me to believe they routinely take these types of actions.
My favorite part by far: as I was leaving one of the men in the room says, “The moral of the story is: if you are walking down the street with a group of people from X company, make sure you aren’t on the curb side.”
Yeah. No longer thinking about Position 2 after that!
All thoughts interrupted by conversation with Recruiter for position 1. New information includes:
They are putting together a business case to give an unexpected pay raise. Nothing official yet, but it’s in the works. Recruiter’s exact words were “you appear to be grossly underpaid and we’d like to remedy that situation before moving you into the new group.”
Career path is part of the plan.
First reaction: Pay raise? Career path? YES!
Second reaction: Better talk to the hiring manager.
Set up meeting with hiring manager to discuss career concerns.
Recruiter then contacts me again to set up a separate meeting with someone who is not the hiring manager to discuss “roles and responsibilities” for the position.
Reaction: This is a dual reporting role. Hmmm. Not sure person who is not the hiring manager (NHM) but will be managing me is someone I want to work for.
Spend 2 hours fretting about situation.
Call someone who I have worked with in the past and is frank, to the point and VERY opinionated. Also holds the role of Executive Assistant and has been privy to more info than most people. Turns out she’s worked with NHM at various times throughout both their careers. She has a high opinion of NHM and thinks I should jump at the chance to work with her.
End of day: Feeling better, though still a bit uneasy about what I might be walking into. I know it will all be very clear by Thursday afternoon. By Friday I might be looking at the timeline for a new position.
Wouldn’t that be nice!
As you wake in the morning
What do you feel?
Does a rush of happiness
wash over you when,
Suddenly, you realize you are alive?
