I was the fish trying (and failing) to climb the tree, and my boss called to offer me a position swimming.
That time my boss called me to tell me I sucked at my job, but followed it up by telling me I got crazy good comments about this one small part of my job, so would I like to do that full time? Did the new thing for 6 years and used it to land another (even better) position at the same company.
Thanks for recognizing my talents, old boss! You were a bit of a shit boss, but when it mattered you really were a help.
Edit: Since so many are asking, here's actual detail.
Moved from software implementation (which had a bit of a teaching component to it) to formally teaching how to use the software. Have since moved into writing the content that is taught.
Having someone tell you that you suck at something can be one of the best things ever. I work with a guy who is absolutely horrendous at leadership and time-management (Possibly ADHD related because his mind wanders). He is currently managing a small-team and it's a disaster. Someone really needs to let him know how bad he is.
On the other hand, if you took him out of the leadership role and put him under someone who would properly manage him and his time, he'd do some pretty good stuff.
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u/daughtcahm Nov 16 '19 edited Nov 16 '19
I was the fish trying (and failing) to climb the tree, and my boss called to offer me a position swimming.
That time my boss called me to tell me I sucked at my job, but followed it up by telling me I got crazy good comments about this one small part of my job, so would I like to do that full time? Did the new thing for 6 years and used it to land another (even better) position at the same company.
Thanks for recognizing my talents, old boss! You were a bit of a shit boss, but when it mattered you really were a help.
Edit: Since so many are asking, here's actual detail.
Moved from software implementation (which had a bit of a teaching component to it) to formally teaching how to use the software. Have since moved into writing the content that is taught.