It's just like hardware, only softer, right?

IT/software manager is leaving this company, and that means an opportunity for someone who already understand the business's IT issues from the inside, reports a pilot fish on the scene.

"Some in the department put in for the position, believing they were qualified to be the next IT/software manager," fish says. "I didn't apply -- I loved what I was doing and didn't want the change or the hassle.

"But one of the network/hardware guys decided to apply, and received the promotion to IT/software manager based on his years with the company."

As part of the transition, the new boss begins interviewing his staff, and a couple weeks in, it's fish's turn.

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