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What caused you to leave D in the first place? A lot of times people lose sight of what made them want to leave in the first place and go back to find those pain points have not changed. Run to things, not from things.
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An engineering org in a tech company is their biggest asset. An engineering org is most companies is one of the central teams. That’s where most of the innovation , transformation happens. Except when you are IT support org for the company. So I would not think in terms of middle, back office. Also it’s an opportunity to learn about engineering.
Consulting is very simplistic compared to most industries. Your metrics are well known and career growth is linear with not a lot of options. So it is your comfort zone. Moving from spoon fed career track something that is more open is moving out of your comfort zone. So perhaps re-assess why you moved out in the first place. Only reason to go back is if you want partnership.
Is it just software? Could you learn more about engineering / get involved with that side of the house to feel like you’re adding real value?
If you shy away from the core engine of the company you’re gonna always feel back office - if you’re being kept away from it, that’s another story and harder to deal with
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Chief of Staff is a role where you want to roll with the volatility. Be consistent and add value in any way you can. You want to be a figure that’s front and center in those important conversations and that just takes time. Stick it out!
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Seems like you should give it more time. Obviously a lot we don’t know though.
I’ll take your job! I will add that if you’re 16 months in and not liking it there’s something not right.
Make a list of all the reasons you left your previous role. Assess whether the things that pushed you out have changed, or whether you view them differently new with perspective.
Make a list of all the things that excited you about this role, or things you looked forward to. Ask yourself whether you've learned what you can, gotten what you wanted out of this role (maybe some of what you want/need is to build a sense of identity outside of work, use your downtime to build friendships or invest in hobbies).
Then, take a few days. Read those lists again and see how you feel.
I'm so happy you found it helpful.
It's important that when making big decisions, you're running towards something inspiring rather than using a job change (or geography change, or relationship change) as a temporary (and lukeky ineffective) way to solve a bigger issue.
I personally have been there and learned that what they say is true..."wherever you go, there you are."