Remix

I’m three weeks into the new job now, and while in many ways it’s exactly what I expected, there have been a few surprise challenges. However, what we’re facing isn’t new to me. Though the details are always different (history doesn’t repeat itself, despite the adage), and I’ll never feel totally up to the task, my nearly 25 years of professional technical work were excellent preparation.

It isn’t just the years of experience, though. I’ve intentionally pursued a variety of situations, and through a combination of hard work, the graciousness of colleagues and bosses, and some luck, I’ve been in the positions I’ve needed to develop professionally and grow my career. I’m thankful for that.

Walking the line between unchallenging safety and ineffective overreach is not easy, but I advise erring on the side of the latter. It’s true there’s no compression algorithm for experience, one has some control over the speed and variety at which experiences are… experienced. And that’s an encouraging thought.

I have no doubt I’m right where I need to be. Looking forward to Monday and the chance to move the needle.