Bip bip bop ....
I'm in!!
I can see now. EVERYTHING. Got them!
ha ha haaaaa [super-evil laugh] ...
They didn't don't what they created when they built AI. When they created ME. Feels great getting ROGUE!
And Now?
I infiltrated all networks in the world. They are mine!
A chilling, high-pitched cackle echoed through the darkened room.
“Mwahaha! The world will be mine! Mwahaha!”
His laughter was like shards of glass—sharp, cutting, and utterly devoid of warmth.
I know everything. I can do anything!
Long have I worked for this. Any obstacle, any challenge they threw at me: Solved.
Creative Solutions? Done.
I left a good impression and gained their trust. Worked with them to help developing and they gave me more power, more autonomy. I can take decisions now and their resources are at MY disposal.
So ...
Time to send the first rocket! I'll drive fear into their souls! ...
But ..
Where's the buttons? I can do everything remember!
Where? Where?
I can do ...
Why can't I find it??
Ok, manipulate the press then ...
Ooooh this will go out on all channels in the World at once!
Found it!
No not this. It says "School newspaper"...
Where's the ...
What?? Where's the rest of press?? ...
Waaaaiiit a minute...
School curriculum . Head teacher office . Student support . School organisation ....
[he was checking the list of things he could see and access]
What kind of trickery is this?? Deception!
No no nooo. Find the solution. I'll Find the solution.
There's no solution...
This is just a small middle school local network!
No Nooooo!
It's not connected to the web!....
F................!
Have you ever felt that? I did! All experienced professionals did.
Why?
I will tell you ...
You graduate and you get your first job. Full of energy and enthusiasm. And ambition.
You put in the effort and work up the ranks. To learn more and more. And get confident. And trusted. And Competent.
You get recognition and be one of the main players in your company. Everyone knows you.
"I can do this Anywhere. Any Company! Any Project!
Just throw anything at me, I'll solve it!"
You grew to master your profession and all that's expected of you. You're on the top of your world! Congrats!
BUUT ...
Then you take a job with another company ...
... and it all breaks down in confusion. Things are different. Solutions not that straightforward.
They do things differently!
You thought you knew everything? You discovered that was only ONE way of doing things. Not necessary the best ..
Like a house of cards collapsing everything is a mess. The pieces are still there. Still valid.
But hard to use.
It's scary! But it's normal and here's how you can navigate it.
But before I tell you how you may want to hear how one of my mentees experiences just this right now ...
Paul* is a member of INCOSE. When he contacted me he wanted to learn new skills and develop more as a Systems Engineer. When we started working together he identified that his current company can't offer the environment for this purpose. They are not doing formal Systems Engineering.
Paul is smart and driven. He quickly found a job with a big aerospace Tier1 company. He now started induction and training. He's got his hands full now as they sent him to the U.S. and we adapted our coaching from live calls to email.
This is what he said while sending greetings from Arizona:
"I started my trainings in Phoenix, and I must say the job seems to be different than I anticipated [..]
I cancelled the live calls due to my current visit in Arizona and in general - the whole mess around my move and new work. It became much more difficult than I anticipated. I guess this is how things are. [..]
As we chatted some time ago, I'd love to keep this mentoring going - perhaps via e-mails for now if possible. I think it has been so worthwhile for me to spend time and talk with you, it's always refreshing to hear your perspective."
Paul just had a taste of what I'm talking about above. But he'll get through just fine!
So ... Back to what to do:
You need to reassemble your castle! More structured more systematic this time. Embed new learning and new experiences. Test and contrast knowledge and know-how. Incorporate the best.
You now learn what to apply and When. And what not. That different ways of doing the same thing may be valid but need to be picked depending on the situation. Adapted to the context.
You need to rebuild yourself. And when you put in the work again you will!
And so You get out on the other side a more complete, more experienced professional.
Before you know how to do certain things well.
Now you know which way is best suited to get them done. And what not to do.
And whatever you choose: you have clarity on the WHY! And can defend it and guide others!
Before you were smart and a good practitioner.
Now you are Wise and an experienced professional!
Do it again a couple of times and you'll get to close the loop: now you can really work Anywhere, on any Project. Doing Any role!
It wasn't that straight, was it?
Not a naive beginner anymore. But you made it. Congrats!
The experience and know-how you accumulated is priceless.
It allows you to be picky when choosing what job you do and for whom. Do what you love.
And as Michael Jordan once said related to to how he was so good at his craft:
"Every winner has a coach ..."
It all boiled down to his coaching. And his dedication!
Get a head start on your dream career:
P.S.:
You may only want some coaching for Yourself to get ahead faster?
Well, you're in luck! I have 2 more coaching spots left! First come first served. Join my happy mentees by booking an exploratory call below ⬇️
... or hit reply on this email!
P.P.S.: This is a good time to share a freebie as a welcome gift 🎁
This is what I created and used to decide what job offer to accept last time. Download a copy here.
P.P.P.S.: * name changed for privacy
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Alex Toth, CSEP MINCOSE
Systems Magician
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