03-10-2023, 10:32 PM
(03-10-2023, 07:18 PM)NOMAD Wrote: I've been running UMSv2 for ~18months. The effects were subtle, but immediate, mainly in the sense that In knew I was changing.
Some notables:
Within 6 months, a key person within the organization quit. Because of this, I had an opportunity to step into a position that was a paygrade above where I was. I accepted. I was scared, but I did it anyway. I loved it. My stress levels increased, but so did my knowledge, and ultimately, my confidence.
A few moths later, I took a job with another company. It was a lateral move, but I sensed the opportunity for growth, so I took it. I was already at the top of my pay bracket and knew that I needed to expand if I wanted to raise my ceiling. I was also unhappy b/c I felt like I had tremendous untapped potential.
A month after I started with the new company, the gentleman in the office next to me quit. So, not only did I have to adapt to my new position and learn the standard expectations of my new client, I had to tackle ~3x what would've been my normal workload (the guy that quit was a key team member). UMSv2 drove me to the point that I was able to pull it off. It was painful, it was exhausting, but I did it.
About 3 months into my new job, another key member (even further up the ladder) quit (notice a pattern…awful coincidental…). The CEO approached me about an interim position. I accepted. I was unqualified and scared shitless. But, UMSv2 had my back. The interim position developed into a permanent role.
Today, I report directly to the CEO. I recently had a performance evaluation (after 6 months with the company) where I was told that most people wouldn't have survived the “hot grease on fire” that that threw me into. I believe that. There have been numerous sleepless nights. I've stepped into and owned middle management. I can laugh with the people I work with and discipline them in the next breath. I've become dynamic. I can be a friend and I can be ruthless. Most importantly, I dare say that I'm beginning to enjoy my career.
So, without further adieu...
Q: Have I achieved UMS?
A: No.
Q: Am I on my way?
A: Yep
Q: MMMkayyy, what now then?
A: Maverick
Q: But if UMv2 is so great, then why switch?
A: Because UMSv2 has tackled the major hurdles I've faced in my career. Namely, I was severely unsatisfied. I've been promoted 2x in a year's time to a strata that I'm actually enjoying. It's stressful, but by and large, I REALLY like my work. It's almost as if I've found my calling. I like what I do. I like the people I work with. I report directly to the CEO. The 2nd in command is available when I need his guidance as well. It's pretty freakin' incredible. A year and a half ago, I wouldn't have been able to handle what I'm in the midst of now. UMSv2 built that framework.
Q: Would you ever consider a future version of UMS (i.e.6G).
A: Absolutely, if I feel the need. But we'll see where I land after an extensive run of Maverick.
Wow that's incredible. Although you haven't achieved UMS yet, would you say you achieved your short-term goals financially (yearly goal)?
