Since I've Been Asked

I have neglected to update this blog since getting a new position. On January 2 of 2007 I started a new position in where I've worked for the past 12 years at the top technical position with a title of Consultant-Specialist. Initially I was in the Virtual Infrastructure team working on server virtualization using Linux on zSeries. In April I was moved to the Mainframe engineering team where I am as of today.

Do I miss management - the short answer is yes. The longer answer is that what I miss is the interactions with my staff, helping them to achieve the company's and their goals, and generally trying to do what is right for all involved while developing my management skills. What I do NOT miss is the politics where I disagreed with the ethics of different aspects of management. This may not be proper to state but it is a fact that some in management are unethical yet they don't see it and when confronted don't take it well.

In my view a manager has two primary jobs - first to the company through his immediate boss to meet the goals and objectives given and second to his staff to see that they have the management backing and support to succeed.