ANKLE EFFECTS

I was a field engineer (Mechanical) before my ankle incident. It was more of a managerial kind of role-no extraordinary skills are required for the job. I was doing pretty well. I got a promotion on time and was in the good books of everyone around.

However, after resuming office (post ankle recovery), something in me made me take a decision to change to a role which involves working with computers. It was a "planning job" which essentially involves checking the inventory, procurement of resources, preparing Purchase Orders, and coordinating with external and internal stakeholders. I was aware that it was much harder compared to a field engineer job. It demands more skills which, honestly, I was not having by then. But, I requested it. I went even to the extent of manipulating the department head by acting like I was afraid of going to the field job. Fortunately, I got what I wanted. I don't know why I opted for a tough, demanding job in lieu of a comfortable, laid-back job after my ankle incident.

This new role involved a lot of writing, unlike the earlier field engineer role.