I worked in the same position for almost 7 years directly supporting my supervisor's project. I had asked for stretch assignments and new challenges to no avail. When the opportunity arose for me to temporarily work on a new project I jumped at the chance. One day, my supervisor stopped by to see how I was doing and I told him that I wanted to stay in the new position because I was learning new technology and it was a good fit for me. During the same time period, my husband's family business was in the middle of rebuilding due to a lawsuit. My supervisor suggested that I go work for my husband's business! I found a new supervisor who is supportive of my career inside the company.
-Becky