Lucky breaks and perfect timing

It’s not always about ability but having the right connections and walking onto the stage on time.
I think that my current position owes a lot to timing. A year ago, I shared that long road trip with the former head of the area. That meant a lead position to getting my old job. Now, there were some departures that opened up a path to a more senior position. I was in the department, able to express my preferences. So, I’m here. It’s a good role and one that sets me up for better things later on.
As with most things, timing enhances ability and inter-personal know-how.

Shuffling Decks

More changes at work. My current manager (who has been in the seat for about six months) has been promoted. That means the big chair has been populated by two people in the last six months; both had been from other states and obviously in a holding pattern until their real seats were made vacant.

The next guy in line isn’t as brilliant a thinker as the previous two but is arguably reasonably politic. My concern is whether the Director thinks this department is really one that produces anything or is just a holding bay until he can find a box for his mates.

It doesn’t fill me with any more confidence.