So I've been promoted to Deputy Director at work. The person that was serving that role left the company, and now I'm taking that position. I think it's the right move for me since I only have a few months of formal management experience and I'm looking to move in that direction. I think the best part of this move is that I'm not on call 24x7 anymore. w00t! I can't remember the last time that I wasn't on call. Granted, I'll still take my laptop with me everywhere I go, and I'm going to be on call kinda. We're hiring a senior systems administrator to replace me in my current role, and I've got someone working under me right now. So, once the new guy comes up to speed, there will still be a junior sysadmin, and those two will be the first two on the firing line call. So, that means that if something really bad happens, I'm next in line. And, if I get a call, that's pretty bad, and someone's going to get in trouble. :) At least I'm still going to be Senior Systems Administrator for the upcoming Systems Administrator Appreciation Day. And for that, you can always buy me something.