Made it!

So the boss expressed some concerns about my comprehension, but I think he only said it because he had to say something for the trial period review. If it were a real issue he would have either extended my trial period another month or just fired me then and there. Now, as a full-time employee, if the company does drop me, they'll have a few months salary to pay me. I am hitting quota almost everyday with some very minor issues. These are not minor to the boss who wants me to be self-sufficient. My impression was that I would have six months to get their system down and gain autonomy. Plus the database is crap and the IT team is creating a new one that should be functional this Summer, or so they say. After one month I am hitting and surpassing the daily quota. Yes, misspelling company names is bad, and, yes, the article itself misspelled the name and I should have caught that, BUT it was my 30th article of the day. I am of the opinion, as is the rest of the production gang, that a full time proof-reader should be hired to catch mistakes like spelling Marriott with one t. It would be a difficult job because the volume would be intense, but production would probably increase and we'd be able to slay the backlog. A part of me almost wants to volunteer.

There are moments when I have to tell myself that I am not in this company in the capacity of manager. I just need to come in, do as much as I can and call it good.

The limits of job satisfaction are beginning to manifest themselves. It's not just money. There will be raises in the future. It's not the work itself, which is really interesting most days (except for quarter and annual reports). It's the knowledge that I was brought on as an analyst to help this company become more efficient and there are management and structural issues and attitudes that need to change or absolutely nothing else will.

Thank goodness for the other employees there who are wonderful and made me feel welcome from the start. Still in the game, but keeping options open. It's a good enough gig for now.