Who Changed My Parameters?

An ordinary technician with no connections plunges headfirst into the storm surrounding the restructuring of a state-owned enterprise. His colleagues pin the blame on him, his leaders make empty promises, and parachuted-in newcomers take the credit. He grits his teeth and endures years on the sidelines. Just when everyone thinks he'll accept his fate, he draws on his formidable technical skills and carves out a path through the cracks in the power structure. This isn't a wish-fulfillment story. It's the path to advancement one wage earner carved out with fifteen years of blood, sweat, and tears.