It's difficult because you have to juggle many hats. But at the same time there isn't too much red tape. I've been able to cut deals AND sign the checks for subcontractors, for example, which is cool in itself. What's also hard is that not everything that arises during the day to day fits into any person's job description, so someone has to take ownership of it.
In some ways I would have benefitted much more from proper training or even a mentor, but I have learned a lot by having to figure things out on my own. There's something special in that; lots of reading and learning by trial and error. I've been amazed by how good a person can get at things they never thought were in their wheelhouse by just doing it over and over and over again.
so, have you decided yet what you’re going to venture into in IM?