
Never a lack of work to do.
Working with my engineer and watching them grow professionally
Market value for Director of Infrastructure with direct reports is much higher monetarily. Without a full redesign of the compensation structure, there really isn't anything that can be done.
My team gets things done with minimal supervision. No need to micromanage or to check work constantly. We work tirelessly to ensure that our infrastructure is at the peak of performance.
I connect with my boss directly as we have worked together for five years. He understands me, and how I work; I understand him and how he works. He doesn't micromanage at all which gives me the freedom to be the best manager I can be.