I've noticed a few talented people being brought on board, only to be placed in roles they’re not suited for. What's the purpose of making sure to hire someone for a specific skill set if you won’t let them use it? These folks would do great if matched with the right tasks, but instead, they seem to be struggling in roles where they’re out of their depth. What’s the benefit for GM in doing this? I honestly don't get it.
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If you're young and inexperienced, you may have a higher opinion of your talents than they deserve.
Maybe your boss put you in a position where you can learn.
If you're not happy with what you're doing, transfer to another department or even find a job outside the company.
Sitting where you are and being unhappy every day isn't doing you any good.
Happened to me , have very good design and architectural skills but was hired on fall pretext and put into integration work
The manager is the king maker that decides our roles, how we are percieved and what our outcomes are.
Figure out the game.
Play the game.
If you're smart you can pick up whatever you need to know.
You shouldn't be struggling after a month.
Sometimes managers want to grab a good hire when they have a chance even if they don't have an appropriate opening right then.
Yes. Then their base skill set gets squandered and they're stuck in perpetually bad roles and never given a chance to grow. Then they're effectively type cast. If you already have experience, then it isn't such a stain.