Nov
1 step forward, 4 steps back (or something like that)
For my job I manage a team of sales/customer service reps. For the past year and a half I have been managing a specialty team (as in, we do something special in the company). I have loved my specialty team. Seriously, the most hard working, dependable, mature, and fun group of people. All of them genuinely good people. Love them.
A week ago it was decided that I would be switched back to a “regular” team, due to several changes in the structure of the company. Sigh…
So, I am in the beginning stages of getting to know my new team, and I’m sure there are oodles of lovely people. But based off the exposure I’ve had with a few individuals so far things are not looking promising. Imagine that you have been teaching college students for the past while. Then suddenly, due to circumstances beyond your control, you are forced to teach 6th graders instead. Where you were once accustomed to having intelligent coversations and feeling productive, you are now playing babysitter as your student can’t figure out how to work his computer and he wants you to fix it.
Say it with me people: AWESOME.
02Nov
Oh man! I’m sorry to hear that. I know Jason had some changes on his team, but didn’t realize you did too! Hope your new team treats you well!