If you think that going from a larger company to a smaller company will eliminate politics; think again. It just makes the politics more personal. Don’t get me wrong I am still much happier at my job than at my old one but the bullshit flies everywhere it seems.

Heading into the three month mark of being here I am starting to get my voice. In one instance in particular I backed down on an issue that my boss pushed strongly one way for. I feel badly about it but at this point need to let it pass and not open the entire can of worms again. However, I have learned that I have to voice my opinion and healthy disagreement is OK.  It is finding that fine line between him being my boss (a.k.a. doing what I am told) and doing what I feel is right for the project and the team. I guess I need to prove my value to the rest of the group (his boss and those above him), gain some credibility and then I can be more secure in voicing my opinions and strategies.

You live. You learn.