So I start a new job tomorrow. It is NOT in human resources, and it is NOT close to the salary I've made recently. Yet, I get a really good feeling about the place, and am willing to sacrifice salary for fit. We've adjusted our budget here at home to accommodate this change in income, and I am cautiously optimistic that this will work out. The work itself is receptionist / admin / office girl type of role, which I enjoy, and am very good at. The last time I had this role was in 2011 until October, when I was promoted into HR. Coincidentally, that was also the time that my Daddy got sick and left us shortly thereafter. So I'm finding that leaving HR and going back to the way things were before he got sick is a comfortable place to be. I firmly believe that there is a plan out there for me greater than myself. So maybe this is part of the plan. These folks at this new place seem to really "get it", they enjoy what they do, I just have a hopeful and good feeling about it. What's nice about it also is that when I'm working, I find I'm MUCH better to myself - I eat less and smarter, I'm more active, and I just do better all the way around. As much as being home all day can be a nice treat, boredom is a frequent friend, and for me, with boredom comes mindless snacking. So I'm still up those two pounds. But I've begun regular exercise (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one weekend day for those of you who'd like to check up on me), and I know I'll be eating less because I won't have the time to just sit around and eat; I'll be working! So I'm starting over. I feel like this is a real chance at a new beginning. Doing work I enjoy. Being with people who seem to sincerely enjoy their work. Going back to a time when things were easier emotionally. So here's to a great week for all of us. Fingers crossed.
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Melissa
2/9/2014 11:52:35 pm
This post has such a positive vibe running through it! I'm so happy you feel good about this upcoming change! Yay for Laila!!!
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Sheri
2/10/2014 04:34:18 am
Congratulations on the new job- I'm hoping that moving back onto comfortable ground professionally will feel good, and that the new workplace will lead to some healthy routines. Good for you!
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Amanda
2/10/2014 10:20:11 am
So so so glad for you Laila! I can feel your hope and excitement in your post! Good luck tomorrow and I know you'll have a great week!
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In an effort to gain control of some part of her life, Laila has decided the “secretary spread” has gone far enough. Eating well and exercising has come and gone over the years, yet consistency remains elusive. Currently a size 12-14 her goal is to be a firm and confident 8-10 in time for her husband’s birthday, December 22, 2013, and still be there for his next birthday.
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