New Job

[kathrynmichele]

I've been at my new job for one week, and so far it's been great. Slow and quiet thus far, as they train me, I learn all about the products we publish, and just sort of get to know the place and the routine. I spent some time doing proofreading at the end of the week, which was fun. And in general, it's been so relaxing, so refreshing, so, well, fantastic, to no longer be in an environment that makes me constantly tense. At the law firm, I was tense and stressed out all day, every day, whether I realized it or not. Just being there, hating it there, the very place itself, the people there and what they stood for, and the work that drove me crazy with its rush and ever-changing details, and having very little respect for the people who supervised me, the way the whole place was run, everything; it all conspired to make me hate every minute I spent there. Now, however, I'm in a place that uplifts me, where my talents and skills are respected and called upon, rather than being forced into a package they were never meant to fit. I'm told, not in words, but in attitude, that I matter, that I'm an important part of the organization, and that my opinions make a difference.

The office is quiet and peaceful, even with deadlines going on and many products being worked on at once. I have time during my commute to read my books and relax, rather than stressing out on a long drive every day. And I arrive in plenty of time to have a coffee, get settled, and start my day. And, most important of course, is that I like what I'm doing now. I get to sit at my desk and proofread all day. It's awesome.

So, I'm looking forward to seeing how the work progresses, and how my responsibilities will increase. I feel like my career is finally getting on track, and it's great.