It seems to me that your boss was more than understanding. Coaching and long runway. I'm glad you see the realty as it is and not go into passive-aggressive mod

It seems to me that your boss was more than understanding. Coaching and long runway. I'm glad you see the realty as it is and not go into passive-aggressive mode. I disagree that growth can only come from strength. Like many coders, I was bad at communications, particularly in public speaking space. My boss needed an engineer that can present work at company meetings, he basically tasked me (mainly because I knew the system and business very well). It was 6 months of absolute terror as some of you might know. In the end, I succeeded. I learned more than about me than before, while my technical skills didn't improve, my soft skill improved leaps and bounds. My career also has improved significantly. What I'm trying to say is, change is hard, especially if it impact the core of who you are. But like everything else in life, stepping out of your comfort zone is important for growth if that's something you desire.