Career in stasis?

And enemies I get aplenty.

Reading my last entry from 3 months ago, how I thanked G-d for enemies, I marvel how it's developed in that direction since.

In lieu of my positive work performance, I was selected as one of the potential candidates for Team Leadership, among other people. That was made known to me 2 weeks ago. Now, the jostling begins in full swing.

I do have supporters, among them, one of my Team Leader himself would like me to take over his position so he could move up. Very encouraging - save for the fact that others are building up their alliances as well.

Recently one of the potential TLs tried to bully me into submission. I retained the moral high ground by not returning violent words, but rather keeping calm and polite. When he said 'Are u challenging me?' I returned it (surprisingly) with an offer to have a chat with him over the phone or over coffee, which he backed away from. It was a tough position for him to be in. He thought I might either submit to his condescending tone, or return verbal assault, but I flanked him by doing what a mature adult would do. ;)

My rational response was surprising even for me. I can't imagine what a fiery, rash person like me would have done barely 2 years ago... Previous enemies certainly has taught me well. =)

But with equal certainly, I've made a new enemy. *chuckles*

I should continue working as usual, and slowly toil to gain the trust and respect of other colleagues first before I can be a good TL.

If I don't make TL, however, I shall be as before. Though the dynamics may have changed, who is to say I won't get the chance to make TL in future?

Logging out.