Monday, October 16, 2006

On Being a Utility Infielder

Been thinking some more about the job thing. The only thing that really stinks in how firmly I'm entrenched as a utility infielder. I can do a number of things well - and (at the risk of being immodest), generally do. But there's no one thing that I can say I do better than anyone else. I used to be top of the line accounting type, but it's been so long since I've done that, I don't think anyone sees me in that vein anymore. I do all right in a number of other positions I've filled since then. In fact, I tend to shuffle from job to job, filling in where they need a warm body. If things go particularly well, I'm bound to be shuffled somewhere else so they can get an "expert" in the position. Just like in baseball, every team wants a utility infielder, is glad to have them, but no one is interested in paying big bucks or (G-d forbid) respect to the position. On the bright side, I'm probably about as secure as you can get - moderately competent and cheap. On the downside? Well, let's just say no kid grows up wanting to be Jose Hernandez (betcha don't even know who he is, right?).

4 comments:

Jynx said...

Gotta admit, I'm not even sure who Jose whosit is, but I got the general idea. =P~

The great thing about being an "utility infielder" is that you are more valuable than some of the other players because you DO have the ability to "mold" into what's needed. I understand the underappreciation and all (I do similar to what you do for a living and am the same way).

BUT, you must think that - when push comes to shove (meaning an inevitable cut in staff) - that they would never consider letting you go BECAUSE of your unique talent. =) You could be completely ineffective and inept (it could be worse). =)

So... well, there's that!

hftr said...

It's weird. I'm kind of in the position I claimed to want, and yet ... The nice thing is that they at least let me know what is going on.

Jynx said...

True that... knowing what is going on is big.

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry you didn't get the job Hon...

I really think that there is something out there for you and one day everything will just fit together with ease.

xxx