My boss resigned 7 months ago. Only now is the Assistant Director looking at placing a job advert for him (and the other Planner who left around the same time). In the mean time, the ship has been meandering (slightly) under the joint leadership of myself and G. That hasn't stopped me winning £4,000,000 to improve a road junction, and to ensure transport schemes worth £5,000,000, through money already won, are constructed, to enable the Council to facilitate the building of 15,000 new houses. So my profile has risen somewhat.
So it was an honour to be asked by the Assistant Director if I would like to be on the interview panel for the 2 posts. Until I pointed out I might actually apply myself and I shouldn't really interview my prospective manager. Or myself. "Oh. That's a point. Full marks and interview points for integrity and initiative!". "Thanks, boss. There is also the point of who will be available for the traditional 'informal chat'?". That'll be me then. Gritted teeth and professionalism, will overcome my own vested interest. It's not right, but there aren't the staff or job knowledge to do otherwise. I think I need to raise my profile just a teeny bit more.
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