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Sometimes you have to be the beacon of change for others to follow. You are definitely on the right track when you said you started asking questions. Continue to ask questions and document them. You may be the person to create that onboarding process for others to follow. The company may have classified you to be a "fixer" and the expectations may have been set for you to fill in those gaps as a leader. So take it with pride and use those high organizational skills to improve your environment. So in other words, don't see it as a negative. Rather acknowledge that you have the bonafide skills and experience to imrpove your work environment. And once you do, you leave them no choice but to move you higher up the hierarchy. Embrace the challenge, go forth and be great!
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It sounds like you are in a big job without a lot of support. I have been in the same situation. Sounds like it’s time to either make a plan to leave, or stay. If you stay, what would need to change?
If you decide to leave, leave. This will be a painful but educational learning experience. It won’t break your career but will be something you never forget.
good luck!