Saturday, July 18, 2015

An Office Like Any Other


They say the only constant is change.  The same is true here.  I thought I’d only be an advisor, going out a few times a week in convoy to see my Principal at the Ministry of Interior, becoming his personal vizier in the ways of dealing with us.  Luckily, I am doing this, but the Nobles here also made me the Director of a major Division with a staff of 20 and all the daily tasks that go with it.  I get to track progress to plan, supervise, build plans, ensure my folks stay safe and play nice as well as respond to daily tasks from above.  I came 7000 miles to do what I was doing back in DC, except that I walk around armed and go to some meetings outside the castle walls dressed for battle (literally and figuratively). Thanks goodness I have a solid analysis team and a great British Deputy.  Unfortunately he will be leaving in a few weeks.  After four years of this, he wants apply his skills in a place a bit greener and where you can have a beer after work.  I don’t blame him.
Part of my team.  Lead analyst and my Deputy.
 

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