Re: FWD: Blue chip, bored, and biding time

[Marilynne Smith <marilyns -at- QUALCOMM -dot- COM>]

Bad spot to be in.  They are probably taking it easy on you as you settle
in.  They are also adjusting their work load to accommodate a new person.
Perhaps they are waiting for a new job, rather than giving you an old one
to work on.  Whatever.

-  Become very visible.
-  Do samples and put them on your door.
-  Do an absolutely splendid job when you get one.
-  Find a mentor.
-  Use apostrophes in your contractions <smile>

Marilynne

At 10:41 AM 10/7/98 , Eric J. Ray wrote:
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>I am working at a blue chip company on a Web team and have been here for
almost
>2 months.  I'm making great money but am bored to death because nobody
gives me
>assignments (even when I tell people I'm bored and available and need work to
>do).
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>I took this job because its a well known company and thought I would get
goobs
>of great experience.  So far I havent learned anything.
>
>We have these weekly meetings that I go to and I am clueless throughout the
>entire meeting because nobody ever clued me in on the ongoing project that is
>the discussion of the meetings.
>
>I feel like I'm just floating, waiting for something to happen here.
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>I ask for work and I get bits and pieces at a time.  I work slowly to make
that
>little bit of work last because I know its gonna be a while before I get
>anymore.
>
>I dont want to leave just yet because its only been 2 months, but I'm not
>learning and growing here.
>
>My manager and my leads all know I'm looking for work...
>
>Any suggestions?
>
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