Pieces on the Chess Board

This week was a big reminder that we are all expendable on the job. My role wherever I work will always change and be in flux. Maybe I will be in favor, maybe not. This week two new people started on the team so I am no longer a group of one. In the broad sense this is good, but I am left asking where do I fit in. I am just not sure, and I really want to step back and make sure I am taking this in before taking anything to the boss. But I think I will.

Both of the new guys that were brought in are senior to me. I dont think I have a problem with that as far as the reporting goes and technically I will report to neither. My problem with it is that it was primarily a compensation driven decision to get them in at the levels that they are in the job. Well, what does that say about my current level? I am the guy that has stayed through the fire. I stuck it out. I am still here. Why am I not being considered for promotion? It just does not add up. Gonna think about this more over the weekend and take it from there.

Would I move to NYC for a private equity job? Would I take the same salary to work for a year in that industry and write my ticket? Yeah, there are even more questions to be answered.

Checked out Citizen Cope last night and came to a realization. I will no longer buy two tickets for a concert unless I am dating somebody. No more getting an extra "in case" I am dating somebody when the show comes around. I have gotten stuck with too many tickets or running around at the last moment to find somebody to go with. That said, checking out Ozomatli tomorrow night and trying to get tickets to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs for Sunday. Also might try and see Del tha Funkee Homosapien Saturday. All for the love of the music.