My job description includes a lot of things. Since I specialize in a very niche field, I happen to be one of the very few who are in this technlogy. As a result I have to play the salesman for my company, as well as the technical guy.
I don’t have a problem with any of that.
I have a solid technical background and I love the technology. I can spend hours and hours in the lab working and exploring technology, troubleshooting, and solving problems. It’s in my blood, I guess.
I also love meeting customers and explaining them how things work, how technology can solve their problems, how the products we offer add value to their organization. This kind of work require people skills, patience, product knowledge, and all that is taught to people in sales. So far I have been enjoying this part of my job. Can’t really complain.
But lately, perhaps in the last couple of months, I find myself enjoying my time with the customers more than in the lab. It’s not that I don’t like the technical work, but I look forward meeting the customers more than I look forward going in the lab. That’s an interesting phenomenon.
Could it be that I am getting addicted to the sales job? Could it be that I am slowly evolving from a techie to a salesman? What’s happening to me? Oh my god… look at my hand… it’s changing!!
Relax. That was a joke.
I just want to enjoy this transition in my career. I have decided not to control it and let it go the natural way. As always, I am very excited and looking forward to discover what future has in store for me.
Come into the light my friend. Come into the light.