Oh, for the love...: January 2008

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Who's the boss?

I know it's been several weeks since I last posted... I have so much rolling around in my head and didn't even know where to start.

Very exciting news - after 7+ years of dedication at Sweetser I have a new job! AT SWEETSER! I am the new Administrative Supervisor sounds fancy, right? I will be supervising somewhere between 10-12 Administrative Support staff (the job I have been doing for the last 7+ years). I will be on the road 4 days a week visiting sites from Sanford to Wilton. For those of you not familiar with the state that is about a 100 miles from each end of my coverage area. I am so excited about this challenge! I know the expectations for me are really high - both from my new supervisor and myself... I imagine it will be really stressful at times, however I thrive in that environment more than I do the stagnant one I have been in.

I have been so bored at my job - but not enough to look for another one hehe I've had it really good here... I work with great people, the pay is okay, (or at least it was enough when I was married to someone making a lot more than I was - not so much now that I am supporting myself) amazing benefits, the ability to come and go as I please, etc. But it has been pretty much the same thing forever... I am thrilled to be doing something new and still be with the same organization.

I was offered the job yesterday, I countered their offer this morning, they came back with a number we could both agree on, I accepted and I start MONDAY!? Jeez - talk about hitting the ground running... Intensive training for a couple weeks, learning aspects of the job I haven't had to do (billing, client records, etc.) but need to know. Then evaluations on all "my" staff and the list goes on and on... With such limited time left in my current position - I had better get to work!

I need to thank Viv, Lisa & Jami for reviewing my resume and helping me get it in top form. Special thanks to Bartlett who helped me negotiate my salary - I got more than I thought I would! You rule. (a little dramatic, I know... but seriously would you expect less?)

I am looking forward to celebrating this weekend - who's in?

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

New Year's Day

My dear friends Nancy & Jason Riggs had their baby today, a little boy they named Levi James Riggs. He was 7 pounds, 1 ounce and 19" long. Of course he is adorable and is such a little sweetie. Congratulations to the proud parents!

We had quite the storm on New Year's Day - we got a foot of snow! I was informed that I had a little bit of "redneck" in me because I wanted to go with JD to plow... there is something so satisfying about seeing the big piles of snow and a clear driveway. I like jolt from the plow hitting the snow banks, I like to watch the snow swirl in front of the headlights... I like sitting in the cab of a warm truck when it's cold out and I really like spending time alone with JD. We both have so many friends it feels like there is always somewhere we are supposed to be or people we are supposed to be with, it's a bit of a treat when I get him to myself :)