[Redway]

Not being allowed to progress on a job re. something you could do with your eyes closed because you need to be officially competency-checked/signed off/etc. or you risk getting into trouble. It just creates a situation where you’re basically short-staffed and all because you’re not allowed to use your initiative. Which is annoying when it’s something you actually know how to do, but you just have to keep on waiting and waiting until upper management says it’s officially okay.
Life’s enough of a patient waiting game as it is. Let’s just cut to it and do things properly. It shouldn’t take forever to authorise people moving on to a level that reflects their capabilities and the requirements of the job. It’s not fair on anyone. If you’re very capable and competent but officially slowed down because you’re new, that can be a big pain.