Well, we have been reorganized again at work. I have gone through so many at this time that I have lost count. Prior to the reorganization, I made an effort to go and see my higher up supervisor. The purpose of my visit was to express my opinion of where I would be most useful in the organization. I made a modest request that if I was not able to be remain on the development team that I would be placed back into the customer advocacy section. Well, my reqeust was denied and I was placed in sustainment. They indicated that I would still be doing development, but would be taking on more. They also indicated that I was critical to the sustainment efforts due to my overall knowledge of the environment and the pieces of the various applications.
What I failed to mention is that I sent an email message to my supervisor a while ago when he asked everyone where they would potentially like to be. I expressed the same request back then that I did now. I have sacrificed a lot for current place I work for. What that tells me is that my efforts are not appreciated by the place that I work at, nor by the people who I work for.
What this has done is ensure I will never be late going home again, no more late hours, and plenty of saying “No, that is not my responsiblity.” I am also not training the new person who came on board and now heads the development team. I can talk about working in conjuction and working closely all they want. It is not happening. They made the choice so they can teach him. I will also be asking for a raise since they acknowledged how important that I am and that I would be taking on yet even more.
Cheers!