Behold the Power

I came from a job where I had ultimate trust. After 8 years, why not? It was earned and well deserved. I never did anything to make them think twice about having given me that trust. I had access to anything I wanted.

Fast forward to November last year, when I started the job I am now at. In at the ground level, having to prove that I am worthy of trust with an all-access account. I am no longer used to that - having to ask others to do the things I do not have permissions or rights to do is a bothersome thing, and as much of what I do requires that extra power I feel like a pest. Well no more!

Yesterday I finally was granted the POWER to do whatever I need to do. We had some issues testing it - the OS we use is flaky that way. Until today I did not know and was unable to use the full extent of my POWER. What a relief to have that back and not have to run to the boss every couple hours to ask to have various things run, scheduled or released. It took almost a year, but I have it at long last.

I must admit it is kind of scary in a way, because if I'm not paying attention I can cause some serious damage, but I am willing to accept the repercussions that come with that POWER. I take extra steps to ensure I don't leave my computer unlocked or other careless things to prevent abuse. Not that I think my coworkers are not trustable, but should the wrong person get in there...I shudder to think at the possibilities.

I guess this solidifies things - they must be planning to keep me around for a while. I'm all for that. Unlike my husband I do not enjoy moving around every few months to a new job. Yes, good experience, but I'll pass on the stress that goes with learning the new territory.