I spoke with my new female boss yesterday and she wasn't even aware yet that she will be supervising me! My former male boss informed two of us of this change late last week, but failed to communicate it to her? I am a bit stunned. The lack of open and proper communication in this company can be astounding at times.

Also, it was kind of interesting. She mentioned where Google is now headed given a recent algorithm update and she spoke of a new model that will be the norm now for ranking in Google. This "new norm", however, has been the norm for many years now, so I was very surprised that she seemed to think it is a more recent development - is she behind the times? Her experience seems somewhat limited and has been focused on just one aspect of our field for her first ten years of working in the field.

They also seemed desperate to hire ASAP. Her last interview was on Friday, she was offered the job over the weekend, and she started work on Tuesday.

Nonetheless, I liked her and we had a very positive and good conversation. She was receptive to my situation at work and sympathetic, and I mentioned that I am ready to take on more responsibility, including client-facing work. So, even if she is a bit behind the times, perhaps we will work well together and this could be a beneficial change for me.

I think my male boss had something against my needing to take a medical leave and needing to come back to a modified position. But oddly enough, the other day when he asked me to do a task for him, and when I finished it very quickly and to his satisfaction, he sent me a "best friends" meme on instant messenger. I don't get him. He ripped me apart in my 45-day review, yet sends me this kind of meme?!? Mixed messages, for certain.