Hi All
I started a new role a month ago and just need a bit of help reframing things. For context this was a side ways developmental move. I enjoyed my previous role and accomplished a great deal, which wasn't really recognised until I was working my notice and then it was as part and parcel of the panic mode. I had a lot of autonomy in my previous role mainly because of the set up/location. Although there were some strong personalities and ego's which didn't always make for a nice supportive, team environment (more everyman for himself!). Since starting my new role, I have really come to realise just how much I did in my old role, and whilst I do think it wasn't a sustainable way of working I also feel a bit like I have taken a step back. I am still getting to know my new LM, but feel slightly managed. On my first day I was told this is your role, this is my role type of thing and that there is no overlap. I request AL & SD through the system which is authorised by LM and then I have to send an outlook invitation with the details. I have also been asked to give LM access to my diary, so that he can see meeting details/locations etc. A large proportion of the team work only 2 days on site, including my LM, I have been told that I need to be on site 3 days, which is fine but it doesn't feel equitable, particularly when my equivalent in another team is working 2 days on site. When I am on site it is a hot desking set up, but the desk spaces are not set up properly with either kit that's works or kit that you can just plug in an go. My previous LM was lovely but at times not enough in the loop in terms of supporting my role as it was in a niche area and an aside from the main day to day business. I am on holiday this week but just feel slightly anxious about it all....
Any words of wisdom would be hugely appreciated.