Pros
Excellent benefits, technology as well as programs.
Cons
I transitioned into the position because I was told I would be collaborating closely with leadership, participating in leadership meetings, and traveling to support the business. I left a role that I genuinely enjoyed because this opportunity aligned with the direction I wanted to take my career. Shortly after, there was a change in management. My new manager was not involved in creating my role and, in my experience, did not have a clear understanding of what the position was intended to be. When I asked about being included in leadership meetings and the collaboration that had been discussed during the interview process, I didn't feel my concerns were understood or supported. Instead, the message I received was that I was being paid well and should be satisfied with that. For me, compensation is only part of what makes a role fulfilling. The other half is meaningful collaboration, being part of the team, building relationships, and feeling that your contributions are recognized. Those are things that motivate me just as much as financial success. Unfortunately, the role evolved quite differently than expected. The travel component never materialized, I was excluded from the leadership collaboration I had anticipated, and my workload grew significantly. At one point, I was managing roughly twice the workload while working 60-hour weeks, primarily from my desk. I also wasn't recognized during the monthly goal or performance calls, despite consistently exceeding my quota and delivering strong results. Despite those challenges, I remained committed to performing at a high level and consistently exceeded my goals. Ultimately, I realized I do my best work in an environment where expectations match the reality of the role, leadership values collaboration, contributions are recognized, and there is a healthy balance between performance and sustainability.