Pros
It was about two years ago when I was encouraged to apply for a new role with a different team (our client) for a fixed period of time. I cleared the interview and joined the team as a Sr. Quality Analyst. While every day came with its own challenges in handling day-to-day tasks, I was very happy to see how steep my learning curve was. I also had the opportunity to contribute to and lead some major quality projects. With the mentoring and guidance of my then manager, I was able to define what I want to be in the next five years—a Project Lead. Yes!!!! I am now on a mission to get PMP certified very soon. Now that I am back with my original team, I have been promoted to a role that was assured to me upon my return. While I was strengthening my place in the company, my personal life was also flourishing. I’m soooo close to getting my own place—full of plants, ducks, cats, and of course, my son :)
Cons
The role was very specialized, with clear ownership, which meant there wasn’t much direct competition or overlap with teammates.