> My performance reviews go great. So basically you are really good at what you're doing so you get those assignments. Code maintenance is hard and requires ex

> My performance reviews go great. So basically you are really good at what you're doing so you get those assignments. Code maintenance is hard and requires experience and familiarity. Other reasons might be cultural. In any case, if you want to move on to different types of work then expressing interest is a very weak way of doing it. Even in great teams/orgs you need to do more than just say "it would be nice if". Make a _decision_ and then inform your peers and managers of that decision. If there is a conflict, then work on resolving that conflict within a reasonable timeline. Compromises can be fine, but you first have to assert where you want to go, basically force people to take you seriously. Do all of that in a professional and rational manner and you'll get there.