vera29•24d ago

Had a total lightbulb moment at a networking event in Seattle last month

I was at this tech mixer downtown, feeling pretty awkward just holding my drink. A guy from a local startup asked me what I actually enjoyed doing at my current job. I started rambling about my daily tasks, and he just stopped me and said, 'No, what part makes you forget to check the clock?' That simple question hit me hard. I realized I spent most of my time on reports I hated, and the tiny bit I liked was helping new hires get settled. Now I'm trying to shift my role to focus more on onboarding and training. It's scary to ask for this change, but I feel way more excited about work. Has anyone else successfully pivoted their job duties like this? How did you bring it up to your manager?

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pat_harris24d ago

My own pivot to training involved a lot of awkward coffee chats with my boss.

sean4824d ago

I found bringing a clear plan to those talks really cut through the awkwardness.

cora81324d ago

Awkward coffee chats" is putting it lightly. Mine felt like I was pitching a startup to a guy who just wanted to grab a muffin.