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Sunday, July 27, 2008

Moving on and Moving in

So this past month and a half has been filled with a lot of changes. Funnily enough, I wrote down in my journal back in the spring that I knew that something big would be happening. Turns out, that was going from full time to part time at my marketing job. Then events took a turn for the worse when my company downsized me. Luckily I was able to find another job exactly a week later.
I have to say that I am endlessly thankful, even though I went on a emotional and perceived financial roller coaster. The position I had, did have some advantages...but ultimately it wasn't worth the stress. The poor banker had to deal with me coming home practically in tears for months because I was so frustrated. The lack of training and type of communication were very difficult for me. Besides, being stuck in an office basically by myself was horrible! I interacted with others on the phone and email, but I didn't SEE anyone. I hated that. Especially when I couldn't even send a personal email during the work day. I was not made to be locked in a house all day, even if it wasn't mine.
Now I have a job that is taking the time to make sure I thoroughly understand how to do my job. It also helps that it has also been defined, with clear expectations and a plan for growth. I now work in an office full of outgoing, consistent people. I am sure that there will be personality clashes, but everyone works hard and with a great attitude. Plus, the product I sell fits perfectly with my best OCD cleaning dreams. The benefits package alone makes the change worthwhile. Besides I got a raise. The banker was right when he told me that everything would work out, I just had to work at it. He also said that he likes seeing me happy again. I am no longer paranoid, frustrated, and depressed. -which is good, considering I have offically moved in. I was basically paying expensive storage before, might as well contribute to the household that I actually stay in.

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