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Originally Posted by RayinPenn
About six months ago my boss and were transferred to another manager 'Sally'. Sally is located in a nearby state. At the time of our transfer I told my boss that I'd be willing to help with any technology initiatives Sally has. (I'm a techie) Sally stopped by the office about a month or two after we joined newly formed group. She did not introduce herself or stop by - "the day got away from me" is what she said in an email. This past week I heard unofficially that she hired two technology people. It is funny because the particular area of technology she is pursuing I've had success at. It got me to pondering I've been with Sally for 6 months and have never spoken directly to her. I've never attended or know of any staff meetings.
I probably wouldn't have been interested in the job - (my boss is great)but never speaking to me when you have a staff of three including me? Yikes.
I can't help but wonder if being 60 could be the issue... We old guys aren't supposed to be technologically proficient or a perhaps they see me as a retirement time bomb?
I am a bit peeved and disappointed about the situation but wonder should I care? I dropped the old boss a note explained my concerns and asked to return to her organization when our current project is over?
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I was in the corporate office when women were being hired into the upper levels of management. They had a dreadful time and had to prove their worth far more than a man with the same qualifications, which makes me think your (problem boss) is surrounding herself with people she assumes will be loyal to her and support her ambitions, rather than have your loyalty be with your prior supervisor.
My advice (if I may) is to just lay low, do your excellent job and wait for her to recognize that you actually do know what you are doing, and also know the company politics more than the newbies she has chosen.
I hope this works out for you - nothing worse than being absolutely miserable and just turning up for work each day waiting for retirement!