Office discusion

[cougar8000]

The only thing that I like in this company is it is a mile from my house and it paid what I asked.

These are probably some of the least significant matters when considering your career development and job satisfaction.

Well. those two were high on my list at the moment, but lets not forget the other stuff that I mentioned About opportunity to do thing that I was not able to do at my prior place. I have been doing this particular job for over 5 years and there are still too many things to learn. So, at the moment any place that gives me ability to learn and do something that I haven't done before while paying me the money I ask gets my attention.

As far as carrier goes. I think I am young enough, 37, to be focusing on management track now. So, as long as I grow technically I will grow.

I did look at the company history, I did talk to some people on the inside in different departments. What else would you recommend I do in the future?

Tenchi, this guy is not the highest in the food chain, but I am just not sure if it will do anything. Generally people do not tolerate well when you complain about them to the higher management. maybe it is just me not wanting further political escalation. Management tells you that you will not be prosecuted for speaking up, but do they really mean it? I haven't seen the evidence of that.

 

[RonBB]

Just a thought. You mentioned some problems such as lack of backups & full files. Is there a chance that you are being viewed as a threat to the guy? Have these issues been mentioned? Might be time to move on at the first good opportunity. Best of luck. Ron

 

[Geezer]

The most important aspect of a job that you are going to do every day, for a long time, is that you enjoy it. If you decide to keep this job, I have two suggestions:

First, if your boss asks you to tell only him about technical matters, then put that information in an email and send it to him. That way you know he got the information exactly as you said it, and you have a copy for future reference if needed.

Second, keep a diary of everything that your boss is telling you with dates and names of other people involved. This will provide you with ammunition should you need it to defend yourself to upper management.

Best of luck with your career.

 

[twowheelnut]

Unless your name is on the sign outside, you're pretty much at the mercy of your employer/manager - I don't care how liberal or forward thinking that company may espouse to be.

You have a simple choice: Deal with being an employee or hang a shingle with your name on it. Of course, you could always try playing the MegaSuperDuperBallNoChanceInHellOfWinningLotto.

Sincerely,

Mr. Positive