Pros
Skill Development: Started in basic IT support and gained extensive experience in cloud engineering, data center management, and Office 365 administration.
Leadership Opportunity: Early on, I was promoted to manage the entire IT department, which accelerated my learning and career growth significantly.
Cons
Workload Imbalance: Responsibilities significantly increased without corresponding adjustments in compensation or work hours, leading to stress and burnout.
Management Issues: The departure of the IT Manager created leadership gaps, and unrealistic expectations from top management contributed to a challenging work environment.