It's been a busy few days. It was my first week at the new J-O-B. It is such a change from my former rat race of a job. It's even different from my other non-profit fund raising position with the Y. But just because this new position is so different doesn't make it a bad thing.
So far, so good. I like what I'm learning, the people are very nice, the office is pretty (I didn't know how much aesthetics meant to me until my last job - I know, it seems like I'm slamming it but it's so true) and I like my little office space. I'm in store for a lot of training but I don't feel overwhelmed. And you know when you get a good feeling about something, like it just feels right?
On my first day we had a branch meeting and I found out that the company gives Good Friday off. No way, really? I just came from a place that didn't give New Year's Eve or the day after Thanksgiving off. And this company gives Good Friday off?! Then I found out that my region of the company met its goal so we were being rewarded with Thursday off, too. On my first week I get a four-day weekend?!?!?!?! You bet your hot tuckus I was excited!
I know that non-profit isn't as lucrative as for-profit. Believe me, I know. But it is rewarding. I've also learned that it makes such a difference when a company appreciates its employees. It also makes a difference when a company is conservative with its money but still recognizes and rewards good work.
After being at a job that made me feel like I was running on a hamster wheel, it's nice to be able to breathe. I know that no job is perfect. I'm 100% that there will be some things that will tick me off about my job. But I also know that my previous experience has made me appreciate good employers and good companies.
7 comments:
I love that you love your new job!!! And I bet they heart you, too. Because how could they not? You are fantabulous!
Yeah for new jobs...even better...you like it the new job!!
woohoo for Good Friday off I too got the day and it was so nice. I am glad you are enjoying your day off.
Sister - thank you, as always, for the support! xo
Pooks - I do, I do! Hope you enjoyed Pismo Beach!
Tel - Thanks again, girlfriend. Sorry we haven't been able to connect. Jon broke his hand and things have been just chaotic. I think I will try calling you at work since we ARE talking business!
Cyn - So true! I've been lucky enough to like my coworkers at almost all my jobs. Only one that I can think of only and it's just b/c there were less than 10 people in the company (and I didn't hit it off with the 20-somethings.)
Tater - thank you! Four day weekends are the BOMB.
Congratulations again! A 2 week vacation PLUS a 4 day weekend? I'm jealous! :) Glad to hear your enjoying the new job! Is Jon ok? Hope he gets well soon. Kisses to the girls. See you soon? BTW, never made it to Gilroy. :(
Already slackin off! Just kidding. I'm happy you're happy.
What?? Jon-jon broke his hand? How's he to pleasure himself now...hope it was the right one. Since he is a lefty. ;) hehehe I kid!
Hope he is fine. Wishing him "get better soon" vibes. :D
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