I have so much going on in my little brain right now. Pretty much all of it is about this new job. The one I applied for back in February and was offerred in July and now FINALLY I am starting on January 5th. I know it's a good thing. I know being with the Feds is a good thing. I know my benefits will be great. I know there's a lot of room for movement and promotion. But, I'm still nervous and anxious.
I have been at my current job for almost 9 years. That's quite a while in this day in age. This was my first "career" job. Everything before this was just a job. This was the first step in making a career for me. And I've loved it. I love the people I work with, I love the job itself. Truth be told, if my boss wasn't retiring soon I wouldn't have even looked for another job. Yet, she is and I did. I can rationalize with myself all the good things about this move. And I am excited about it.
Yet, at the same time I am so so sad to be leaving my comfort zone. I know what I'm doing here. I know it in and out. I can handle crises and problems and assholes that call on the phone. I've made wonderful friends and always have someone to go to lunch with. We have crafting days (ok, so we're a bit nerdy too) and potlucks and go to happy hour. We know each other's children and can talk smack about our husbands. It's comfortable. It's funny. Rarely is it catty.
My new job won't be like this. It won't. I'll be working with mostly men. I'm pretty sure they won't want to have crafting days. And I'll be working for the same department that my husband does. So, there's no husband smack talk because I'm pretty sure it'll get back to him. Plus, one of my good friend's husbands will actually be working with me.
To be honest, I don't know what to expect at all. I don't even know what my new job is. I know the title, but it's a kindof catch-all title for all the administrative jobs. I really have no clue what I'll be doing. Could be budget, could be HR, could be any number of things. And I'm sure I'll be able to learn and get a grasp on it, but just not knowing is a little strange. And all anyone tells me when they find out which office I'll be in is, "I have no idea where they're going to put you. The office is so small." Not too reassuring.
In the long run, I'm sure it'll work out. I'll make new friends. They'll find a place for me. I'll learn whatever I'm supposed to learn. But, the uncertainty is making me a bit anxious right now.
you will find new things, though. And its not like your friends will fall off the face of the earth. I am excited for you, I think you are going to do awesome. It will take some time to get comfortable again, but you will get there
Posted by: mielikki | December 22, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Its really exciting. But the unknown can be unnerving too. I'm sure you'll do great!
Posted by: Angie | December 23, 2008 at 06:22 AM
It is scary to leave the comfort zone, but you're going to be fine. And how do you know those guys won't love crafting? What man doesn't lovescrapbooking? Am I right?! Haha!
Seriously - if it's mostly men, then you can help them get their wives decent gifts. Then their wives and THEY will love you lots. :P
I am excited for you!
And Merry Christmas!!!
Posted by: Sybil Law | December 23, 2008 at 08:21 AM
Good luck Lori with your new job!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Mary Ellen (Carolina Momma) | December 24, 2008 at 08:29 AM
I'm sure you will be a super star in the new job before you know it! Best of luck!
Posted by: bubblewench | December 30, 2008 at 06:26 AM
I fully expect to hear all the dirt ya know!
Posted by: Monica | January 06, 2009 at 12:21 PM