jollystomper
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One thing I did during my last 2 years (my "glide path" described in a separate thread) was to focus more on mentoring or helping others get the glory. So when projects came up that I knew I could handle and would give worthwhile visibility across the organization, I let others lead them and took more of a mentoring/guidance role. Even though I was not showing up as frequently in various reports to management, there was enough word of month going around my co-workers that I knew it was appreciated.
I did have to head a very visible project at the end, after I had told them I was retiring. But rather that do enough, I completed it to a specific phase, and left enough material and documentation for the folks I was mentoring to take it over.
It was a much more relaxing way to work. The only problem it caused... about a month after retiring I was shocked to receive a large check from Megacorp, beyond my severance. My management chain rewarded me for the mentoring and guidance I had done. It really messed up my income projections, even with being retired half the year I am not going to make much less than I did last year, and some tax deductions/credits will not be available to me. Drat...
So perhaps channel that top-producer energy into helping others get to your level, and it will be beneficial in the long run.
I did have to head a very visible project at the end, after I had told them I was retiring. But rather that do enough, I completed it to a specific phase, and left enough material and documentation for the folks I was mentoring to take it over.
It was a much more relaxing way to work. The only problem it caused... about a month after retiring I was shocked to receive a large check from Megacorp, beyond my severance. My management chain rewarded me for the mentoring and guidance I had done. It really messed up my income projections, even with being retired half the year I am not going to make much less than I did last year, and some tax deductions/credits will not be available to me. Drat...
So perhaps channel that top-producer energy into helping others get to your level, and it will be beneficial in the long run.