It's my last week at this job, and I have been handing off duties. Not difficult, nor tedious, but odd. I take pride in doing my job, and even doing it last week, ostensibly for the last time, it was very strange to think...it was the last time.
So now mostly after tomorrow, when we finish up, it will be someone else's task. However they do it, it will be theirs to do.
And come Monday, I will be back at my new place, with all it's changes since I left there four years ago. I have had no anxiety or apprehension about the new old job...until this week.
Now I am sort of freakin' out.
I think it is more about changing out the familiar for the unknown, even though I know alot about where I am going and what I am going to be doing.
Strange, huh? Not really.
I have had a pretty light load for quite a while. Really busy at times, but other times maybe needing to gauge my efforts so I didn't end up with nothing to do completely. Also, times have been very, very flexible. Really, when one isn't getting paid regularly, the motivation to be on time, or to stick around until 5...well, it wanes. Especially after promises of compensation are not held to.
I will be working as a temp, being paid hourly, and being paid very well hourly, and it will make a difference when I show up and when I leave. Also, while I look forward to getting my edge back in the lab, it will be a challenge. I hope I can meet it.
And I believe the time is right for this change. The old place...I don't think I can stick it out any longer.
In other news, Grandbebe Girl and her parents came over for Easter brunch. While she didn't bring her birthday hand knit Easter Eggs, she was wearing her Baby Surprise Jacket. Her momma tells me she wears it alot. What. A. Charge. Knitting something that gets used...wow. Also, I hear tell the baby bed has been unfolded and remade into her 'big girl', completely tricked out with the quilt handmade by Dearest Sister and myself.
She loves the things we make for her!
(What I see, What I've been taught, what I've learned, what amazes me...)
April 14, 2009
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9 comments:
Change is healthy. Without it, we stagnate and go stale. We NEED change for growth, even though it's scary sometimes. I know you'll be just fine in your new old job. You'll fit right in. Go with it.
Isn't it great when someone we love loves the things that we labor over for them?!
Been there, done that with changes. But believe in yourself and know that there are bigger things out there for you. I found out when I had such a narrow focus to the possibilities, that I may have postponed a better thing! Good Luck making the transition to your new life. You will do great things and wonder why you waited so long.
Also, isn't it a trip to see your handiwork on the recipient?? Love the BSJ.
I try to look at those kind of changes as an adventure. It makes it a bit easier for me. So I'm wishing you good luck in your new adventure.
Love the quilt and the sweater (I liked the eggs a lot, too). I have 4 crib quilts either finished or in progress and no grandchildren in the near future -- when it happens I'll be ready! Best of luck in your new old job.
Keeping it all about me, I just hope you have time to e-chat at your new gig!
I went to a b'day party for a nephew on the cuban side and one of the little people was playing with a stuffed dog I made for him two Christmases ago. Such a thrill. I know the buzz that happens when you see handiwork appreciated. (Like the shirts that I made for your girls when they were younger!)
You will do well at your new-old job. Remember, the Kruse women are strong!! Love, WS
Wishing you all the best in this new change!
I totally sympathize with the job change freak-out. I'm experiencing the same thing now as I apply to do, basically exactly what I'm doing now and at the same place I'm at, only on a full time basis (my interview is monday!). Good luck with everything! =D
Welcome to the gray side !!!
I went natural about 8 years ago.
It took me over a year of living with rainbow head and I will never go back. It was a very freeing moment when my hairdresser cut off the rest of the fake color and it was all me. I also went short and can't tell you how wonderful it was to cut back on all the prep time! You look awesome!
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