Saturday, June 05, 2004

When He Manages, Man Ages

“Just when I thought I as out, they pull me back in!” – Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part III.

Early this evening my boss, the vice president of our division, called me in her office. She’s retiring this month after 18 years of service and now she’s finishing off all her assignments before she goes on leave.

She told me they were formally promoting me to manager. I’ve been functioning as one since last quarter of last year, but at that time there was a moratorium on hiring and promotions. It’s only now that they were given the go signal.

I still don’t know the full implications of the title, especially regarding finances and benefits. But her announcement came at an opportune time.

When my dad died, there were changes—both subtle and otherwise—in my life. I was seriously contemplating leaving my present job. I even used my time in Bohol for assessment.

But except for some dissatisfaction with the amount of workload and some company-wide processes, I’m pretty much happy where I am. And with the arrival of the new company president, plus my new boss on June 16, suddenly there’s excitement as to the changes these two high-level officers will initiate, both within our division and throughout the company. Suddenly I’m excited again. I want to be in the thick of things when changes occur.

So for now it looks like I’m staying put. I’m giving our new bosses a chance, so they’ll need my support as well.

Now… what was that she was saying again about a car plan, hmmm?