Whether you have an awareness of it or not, your career is going through a transformation now. Talk to one or two coworkers about where they think you could be headed and get some insight about what might be in store. You're in for a lot more than you thought: and a lot more than you had hoped! Not all the gossip has been accurate, and you'll be relieved by what turns out to have been an exaggeration. Start doing some research on how to make the most of the connections you are building.