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Today I did something that I quite possibly might come to regret. I don't regret
it now, especially since what I did seems to have been validated by three people
who I trust and respect. But I might come to regret it altogether, nonetheless.
Yeah, I know - so what did I do?
I emailed my mentor, two project managers, and their manager, a plea for help. My
reasons were that I needed direction, guidance, and believed that the team I'm
working with needed this as well. And we do. And one of the project managers
agreed with me. I mean, the email I sent wasn't just a call for help; it wasn't
just a complaint against the frustrations present due to weak process and poor
communication. The email was a piece of history; a legend, and soon, a rumor,
that I have given birth to. And it was good.
But, were this any other company, such an action likely would not have been tolerated,
and I likely would be looking for additional employment right now. But I have said
my peace, offered suggestions for how to make things better, and implored them to use
their power to assist me in doing so. And I think it worked.
I would never send such an email without trying other methods first. I tried talking
to most of the people individually. I tried talking with the people I work with. I
tried dropping hints, and raising the issues in meetings, and etc. But these diplomatic methods didn't work.
So I sent them all an email and put it in writing. An email that I must say is likely one of the finer emails I may have ever constructed. My diction and grammar and tone were all perfectly sculpted. This email was truly a work of art.
So I am happy now. And I am more free of these issues that weighed quite heavily on my mind than I've ever been. We shall see how things proceed. Hopefully for the best.
Oh, and by the way - thanks for putting up with my ego. I owe you one.
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