As part of my company’s recent merger and reorganization, I received a promotion effectively doubling the size of my team and quadrupling the amount of equipment I was previously responsible for. Additionally, I’m now expected to expertly manage an unknown amount of equipment from the other side of the merger that I have no idea what it is or even where it is.
It was like being promoted to Head Chef, complete with a resplendent apron and starched white hat. But when inquiring;
“So what are we cooking?”
being told,
“Right now?