A change...

[rebeccajo 14]

Well, something happened to me today that I had been both hoping for and dreading at the same time.

It was my last day at the law office.

I start a new job on Monday.

I've worked for my boss off and on for ten years. First time I was full time as his Real Estate Specialist for four years; the second time and more recently I was his part-time Office Manager. In between those two periods, I took six years as a stay-at-home mom.

In the last six years I've not gotten a raise. No one in our office has. The business has slowed to a near crawl (he's a real estate attorney and closings are in the tank). He started doing Oil and Gas work about two years ago to keep the money coming in. There were four girls in the office; two others as full time and another part timer. Anybody else would have laid off the two of us who are part time but Rob kept us all on. Many days we sat with nothing to do - as my daytime postings will attest.

Anyway, I've been looking for full-time work since Wes got here almost three years ago. Jobs are scarce in our town and I've had interviews for some really good ones. On four occasions I had interviews for good state, city or county jobs and always came up as the second choice behind someone's family member who beat me out. I've had many other interviews for clerical work - some I would have taken, others I wouldn't.

So Monday I'm going to work for a non-profit mental health clinic as Administrative Assistant to three psychologists in their private billing department. I've always worked in either banking, mortgage banking or the law. Needless to say, I'm scared to death and feeling like I might fail.

It's got me thinking about all sorts of other changes in my life - when I married the first time; all the up and mostly downs of that marriage; the birth of my wonderful son and the great things he's made me proud of; finding and falling in love with Wes; being apart from him and what we went through to be together; selling my home of 28 years to move at age 50 to another house ----

I've got really great friends here on VJ. Just wanted to share with you what's going on with me. To say how glad I am to have had you to prop me up through the last 3.5 years.

And to say what a weird and wonderful family we are. And how that's ok.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

Well, something happened to me today that I had been both hoping for and dreading at the same time.

It was my last day at the law office.

I start a new job on Monday.

I've worked for my boss off and on for ten years. First time I was full time as his Real Estate Specialist for four years; the second time and more recently I was his part-time Office Manager. In between those two periods, I took six years as a stay-at-home mom.

In the last six years I've not gotten a raise. No one in our office has. The business has slowed to a near crawl (he's a real estate attorney and closings are in the tank). He started doing Oil and Gas work about two years ago to keep the money coming in. There were four girls in the office; two others as full time and another part timer. Anybody else would have laid off the two of us who are part time but Rob kept us all on. Many days we sat with nothing to do - as my daytime postings will attest.

Anyway, I've been looking for full-time work since Wes got here almost three years ago. Jobs are scarce in our town and I've had interviews for some really good ones. On four occasions I had interviews for good state, city or county jobs and always came up as the second choice behind someone's family member who beat me out. I've had many other interviews for clerical work - some I would have taken, others I wouldn't.

So Monday I'm going to work for a non-profit mental health clinic as Administrative Assistant to three psychologists in their private billing department. I've always worked in either banking, mortgage banking or the law. Needless to say, I'm scared to death and feeling like I might fail.

It's got me thinking about all sorts of other changes in my life - when I married the first time; all the up and mostly downs of that marriage; the birth of my wonderful son and the great things he's made me proud of; finding and falling in love with Wes; being apart from him and what we went through to be together; selling my home of 28 years to move at age 50 to another house ----

I've got really great friends here on VJ. Just wanted to share with you what's going on with me. To say how glad I am to have had you to prop me up through the last 3.5 years.

And to say what a weird and wonderful family we are. And how that's ok.

Does that mean you love me Good luck Becca with the changes.

[Cassie 8]

We are a weird and wonderful family indeed.

Methinks you are going to be fine once you get settled in -- much good wishes to you as you start this new chapter!

[rebeccajo 14]

Does that mean you love me Good luck Becca with the changes.

Sort of in that way where I'd like to take you out behind the woodshed and give you a good spanking.

[Cassie 8]

Does that mean you love me Good luck Becca with the changes.

Sort of in that way where I'd like to take you out behind the woodshed and give you a good spanking.

:lol:

[BarbSami 32]

We are a weird and wonderful family indeed.

Methinks you are going to be fine once you get settled in -- much good wishes to you as you start this new chapter!

Best Wishes on you new job! You'll do just fine.

Barb

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

Does that mean you love me Good luck Becca with the changes.

Sort of in that way where I'd like to take you out behind the woodshed and give you a good spanking.

Ive got a dirty job but somebodies got to do it. Good luck to you and Wes. Spank Wes and pretend its me! he might like it.

Wishing you well

[Nagishkaw 510]

You of all people are not going to fail! And who knows, you may love this new job and the people you will be working with so much that all the struggling you have gone through in the past will just simply seem like it was a dream.

Best Wishes to you ! ( Don't forget to wear the slutty shoes! ).

Edited June 13, 2008 by Nagishkaw

[Minya's wife 25]

Good luck on the new job. You'll do great!

[rebeccajo 14]

You of all people are not going to fail! And who knows, you may love this new job and the people you will be working with so much that all the struggling you have gone through in the past will just simply seem like it was a dream.

Best Wishes to you ! ( Don't forget to wear the slutty shoes! ).

LOL.

I've got a new pair of red ones lined up for Monday.......

[GaryC 7]

Good luck Becca. Don't worry, it's just butterflys. I am sure you will do well.

[Empress of Groovy 373]

RJ, you'll kick a$$. With or without slutty red shoes.

Good luck!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Does that mean you love me Good luck Becca with the changes.

Sort of in that way where I'd like to take you out behind the woodshed and give you a good spanking.

Don't make Dean jealous. He's always in for a good spanking, you know...

[Peikko 1,575]

...is as good as a rest, so they say.

Suffice to say, that once you get settled into your new job you will wonder why you were worried at all. Medical is different to legal, sure, but admin is admin.

Anyway, like everyone, I wish you luck and hope you enjoy working with your new people.

Nice boss you had before - seems like there are still some decent people out there

[~krakatoa~ 27]

How exciting! Good luck.