Comments on: Being downgraded

By: Erica

Erica — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:00:03 +0000

“It is like ending a book that was not meant to end this way.”

Sounds like it’s time to start writing a sequel.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:41:29 +0000

I’ve had similar situations happen to me quite a few times, and I can tell you that from those experiences nothing but good has come from them. It is tough at the time of course, but keep your head up and you will find something that makes you happier and more successful in your job and in life!

By: Mona

Mona — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:25:29 +0000

@Lee – some people know.. mostly my boss.. he knows about this site.. and he has nothing to do with our work place change.. it was higher ups who do..

By: PhiRatE

PhiRatE — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:45:55 +0000

I find a good workspace to be vital to working well. If the job you have doesn’t have one, find one that does. You can do any job in the world and be appreciated, or any job in the world and be undervalued. It’s nothing to do with being a programmer (hey, I’m a coder myself), and everything to do with being in a place where people understand that you get the best from people who know their stuff is worth doing right – and they only get that if the people around them show them that at every level, from workspace to equipment to people-stuff.

Beware as much of the place that lets you slack off as the place that gets in your face for nothing. Neither is good, although the first may feel like it at the time. Both rot the soul. Find somewhere with a mission you can be proud of, with others who believe in it too.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:49:59 +0000

Mona… A quick question here (Sort of related to this post):

Does anyone at work know about this blog? If so… How the hell have you kept your job? If they don’t know, then why not?

If I was you Mona I would get leaving! Your so unhappy and this is your chance and the kick your looking for!

By: Dave Lucas

Dave Lucas — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:29:49 +0000

Mona, to quote YOU: “Closing a chapter in my life. It is like ending a book that was not meant to end this way. A tragic and horrible ending that was completely unexpected. Not only that, I feel that I will never go up career wise.”

I’ve been there… at least three times, maybe four… for the moment, I’m in a good place. You’ll find a good place again, but always be ready to bend and float, just in case.

May you be blessed with a wonderful job soon: as the old saying goes: when a door slams shut, a window opens… something like that…

Peace!
Dave