The majority of my Lilly IT career was wonderful, and I'll always appreciate the company for providing me with employment during my 20-something years when- I'll admit it- I was working really hard but had no clue what I was doing. (If there is a personal hell awaiting me, it will certainly have me chained to a desk and writing code in a language that hasn't been used since the 70s)
That said- I gave 110% every day, I eventually DID move into a job at which I did well, I earned excellent ratings, and carved out what I thought was a secure place within the organization.
I thought- I'll just take care of my company, and it will take care of me.
The important thing is, it only took one leadership change for none of that to matter. I'll leave out the details, but when you get a new TL (who just hates your very face from the start) and that TL forms a tight bond with the Manager... well, a good record will buy you about 1 year.
If you are reading this, I'm guessing you're one of the many people spending this month with their fingers crossed on landing one of the few, coveted Lilly jobs.
I wish you all well, but I'll advise that you ask yourself one question- and you have to be honest with your answer- does your immediate supervisor consider you a friend? It's not the same as "do you get along"- it's about whether your personalities are compatible and whether the person just plain LIKES you.
If the answer is "No," please just assume the news won't be good and proceed as if you know that already, ok?
I promise the rest of my news will be good-
From what I hear, those who don't stay with Lilly directly will also have a shot at staying there with an external vendor.
The thing I don't understand is why that seems to be such a horrible fate.... it's actually the best of both worlds! Not to mention, with a vendor, you have opportunities far beyond the red walls of one company. Stop worrying about the Lilly jobs... focus on the vendor!
I understand that Lilly is a prestigious company, but security only exists for those on the business side and that's gonna be a tough nut to crack. (trust me, I tried several times)
I'll close out my own story with this: I came back to Lilly as a vendor for awhile, and it was the best time of my Lilly career. Very little changed with regards to daily operations... but it was 100% drama free! I bet most of you don't even remember what it's like to have a job in which you aren't running scared all the time, but trust me- it's wonderful. With a vendor, the plan is simple- you do well, they make money from your labor. You slack-off, and you get fired.
I'll take that situation any day.
To close- I have my fingers crossed for every one of you. For those of you whom it doesn't work out, just know that there are a lot of us out here waiting anxiously for the prison gates to open- ready to scoop you up ourselves.
Each one of you is more valuable than they've allowed you to believe in years.
That said- I gave 110% every day, I eventually DID move into a job at which I did well, I earned excellent ratings, and carved out what I thought was a secure place within the organization.
I thought- I'll just take care of my company, and it will take care of me.
The important thing is, it only took one leadership change for none of that to matter. I'll leave out the details, but when you get a new TL (who just hates your very face from the start) and that TL forms a tight bond with the Manager... well, a good record will buy you about 1 year.
If you are reading this, I'm guessing you're one of the many people spending this month with their fingers crossed on landing one of the few, coveted Lilly jobs.
I wish you all well, but I'll advise that you ask yourself one question- and you have to be honest with your answer- does your immediate supervisor consider you a friend? It's not the same as "do you get along"- it's about whether your personalities are compatible and whether the person just plain LIKES you.
If the answer is "No," please just assume the news won't be good and proceed as if you know that already, ok?
I promise the rest of my news will be good-
From what I hear, those who don't stay with Lilly directly will also have a shot at staying there with an external vendor.
The thing I don't understand is why that seems to be such a horrible fate.... it's actually the best of both worlds! Not to mention, with a vendor, you have opportunities far beyond the red walls of one company. Stop worrying about the Lilly jobs... focus on the vendor!
I understand that Lilly is a prestigious company, but security only exists for those on the business side and that's gonna be a tough nut to crack. (trust me, I tried several times)
I'll close out my own story with this: I came back to Lilly as a vendor for awhile, and it was the best time of my Lilly career. Very little changed with regards to daily operations... but it was 100% drama free! I bet most of you don't even remember what it's like to have a job in which you aren't running scared all the time, but trust me- it's wonderful. With a vendor, the plan is simple- you do well, they make money from your labor. You slack-off, and you get fired.
I'll take that situation any day.
To close- I have my fingers crossed for every one of you. For those of you whom it doesn't work out, just know that there are a lot of us out here waiting anxiously for the prison gates to open- ready to scoop you up ourselves.
Each one of you is more valuable than they've allowed you to believe in years.
Next time when you post a message in an open, public forum, I'll assume that it's meant for a private audience and that you only want to see responses that agree with what you say. Or, here's a thought: perhaps you can send private letters to your "old friends" next time or just live with the fact that your posts face ridicule when delivered in this forum. I'm sure those "old friends" were hanging on your every word and needed desparately to hear from you so they could make it through another day.