Changing Role at Work

I have typically been the low girl on the totem pole at work, getting menial jobs and few opportunities for growth.  That has gradually been changing over the last few months.  My current manager recognizes that some team members are overloaded while others don't have quite enough.  I've always fallen into the category of not having enough, even though I try to support the ones who have too much.  The changes that our manager is making currently will make it easier on all of us.  People were reluctant to share work because they felt responsible and didn't want to burden those of us who did not have enough.  Those of us who did not have enough were constantly feeling undervalued and as if we were not contributing.

I am pretty excited about some of the things I will be involved with.  I will be leading our team in identifying work statement and impact items in order to maintain a balanced workload.  Of course the manager is ultimately responsible, but I will help him facilitate.  One of my main functions is developing web based training.  Typically another team member handles all of the coordination of our projects.  This places a heavy load on her, along with all of her other responsibilities.  I will be transitioning into leading more of these development projects.

I had been considering looking for another job, but these changes will make my current job much more rewarding.