I realized that I was out of wiggle room at my job the other day when my manager pulled me aside to give me a blow by blow about getting ducks in a row, avoiding the aho, and my favorite topic of being a team player. Being completely interested in nothing more than assmosis, I listened.
After an hour I quickly learned that because I handle more issues than anyone, I believe that I've become the one man show of the IT group. While I don't totally agree, I have to ask, " Why would I want to talk to anyone?" I am there to collect a paycheck, not cross sabers. However, it was made clear that if I don't become more of a team player. I will become a payroll orphan and I really can't afford that.
We agreed that I would strap it on for a while to see if I can perform better and enjoy my job by helping others and taking the blinders off. We will see how it goes.
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