I guess I should mention the conversation I had with my boss last week. Haven't had this kind of a chat in last 5 years with any of my immediate bosses.
I went to him to discuss a project that i was keen on taking...he told me to get started with it and then began chatting about my aspirations, my expectations, and the new role. He had an hour long chat with me where he explained what he thought of me and where I stand (obviously at a zero today considering I have zero operations and product experience) and what a struggle it is going to be for me. And then, as if to conclude he asked me what I thought about the whole thing and if I wanted to still take my pick and decide something else. He told me that he wanted to be very honest with me and that I was taking a big career risk and he was being a part of that risk by taking me for that role. He also talked about how strong the peer group was for me this year. I only said 'I am game. It can't be impossible'. I think I love his attitude...and I have always believed that he is a great guy. I know why did he have that conversation with me...I know what it means...specially when he will have to decide the Top 20 performers in his team very soon.
Having said that...I don't know what it means to me today, but I have a very strong urge to get started...sooner than ever.
