Middle Management, Living the Dream

Ten

On September 22nd, I’ll have been employed by my company for 10 years.  I’ve actually worked here for a bit longer than that, but the first 3 months were as a temp in a call center.  FYI: ‘Temp in a Call Center’ was a horrible snippet of my resume.  

I can’t believe I’ve been at the same company this long.  That’s not to say I’ve stayed in the same position this long.  No, if I was still doing the same thing after 10 years, I’d likely have gone right the fuck insane and used my head as a hammer against a cinderblock wall.  I’ve just had a lot of opportunities come up.  Whenever I’ve wanted to find a new job, something in another department would open up, and I’d apply and (luckily) get the job.  In 10 years, I’ve had 6 job titles in 3 departments.  My company treats me pretty well, I suppose.  Overall, I’m glad I work where I do.

I’m happy, grateful, but at the same time, I’m stymied. 

How the fuck did I stay here this long?

In the coming year, I expect I’ll be looking for the next opportunity.  A change, if possible.  It might still be in this company.  It might not.  But 10 years is a long time. 

Good luck everyone else.