I started my new job today...it's been a while since I didn't know where to get coffee, how to login to my computer, how to make a phone call, or even where I sat. I met a lot of people and finally told one person that everyone needs to wear the same outfit tomorrow so I recognize everybody again.
Yesterday my new boss called me on my cell to confirm that I was starting today, the time I was coming in, etc, and to give me a piece of advance news before I started -- she has resigned. She will be working at Gillette until December 18th, then beginning at another healthcare foundation after the holidays in January.
What?
I thought that perhaps I'd have a few months to pick her brain, learn the ropes and get acquainted with processes, people, politics, etc, and instead I have two weeks.
Needless to say this puts more pressure on me to get up to speed and quickly. Like I don't put enough pressure on myself sometimes, now I won't have a go-to person who can help me figure out who to ask to get things done! And I really like her and was looking forward to working with her. Huge bummer.
Ah, the vagaries of stepping off the cliff hoping air will support us. You'll be all right. In fact, you will probably do a better job because you won't have a predetermined path and with you experience you'll probably forge more efficient links. You'll be fine!!!
ReplyDeleteI remember when you were at St Cloud (balancing 2 jobs and a full class load)telling you that you aren't Superwoman -- just do what you can and to heck with what you can't do. Your priorities and heart are in the right place. And have you had a day yet at your new job without snow!!?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the support -- I can always count on my parents to bolster me up! :-)
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