Message #42792

[catsmeat]

Another lifer here.  I did try "branching out" many years ago when I worked in the NHS, and hated it.  The job had been created without a great deal of thought as to what the postholders should do, what training they should have, etc.  At the end, I felt that I was just number-crunching for the sake of it, and couldn't wait to get back into a more productive role.  

mlm668's comment about being "the power behind the throne" fits me very well.  I view it as my role in life to make my boss's life as easy as possible, so he can get on with his role (vastly different to mine!).  I know that my work and input is valued, and I don't think I can ask much more than that.