Hello, everyone
Hope you are all enjoying your summers. I'll try to read through my reading list to catch up on all your news, assuming you all haven't abandoned this place for tumblr entirely. :D
I've been reading, hiding out mostly on twitter (because it's not time consuming to post there) and dealing with work. I'm expecting to be laid off due to changes in strategy in my group that mean they are de-prioritizing my role, but the axe hasn't fallen yet. Not sure when it will, but probably before summer's end. I sort of just want to get it over with to start dealing, you know? The uncertainty is torture. However, as long as I get severance, I will be fine. And it seems like I'll make my 15th anniversary with the company, which is at the end of next week.
On the personal side, I've been trying to stay on top of the yard work and tending my garden. I still have those energy issues and trouble sleeping, and I've pretty much decided it's due to my anxiety, so I need to make an appointment to see if I need to adjust my meds. Also am going to schedule a sleep study in case there's something else going on.
ETA: I'm not upset about the job situation, just feeling like I can't make a difference in this group. And frustrated that my role isn't valued by the muckety-mucks. But I do feel ready for a change and have been starting to job search along with studying for the PMP exam.
What's making you smile lately? Any good recs of books, fic, or other media?
I've been reading, hiding out mostly on twitter (because it's not time consuming to post there) and dealing with work. I'm expecting to be laid off due to changes in strategy in my group that mean they are de-prioritizing my role, but the axe hasn't fallen yet. Not sure when it will, but probably before summer's end. I sort of just want to get it over with to start dealing, you know? The uncertainty is torture. However, as long as I get severance, I will be fine. And it seems like I'll make my 15th anniversary with the company, which is at the end of next week.
On the personal side, I've been trying to stay on top of the yard work and tending my garden. I still have those energy issues and trouble sleeping, and I've pretty much decided it's due to my anxiety, so I need to make an appointment to see if I need to adjust my meds. Also am going to schedule a sleep study in case there's something else going on.
ETA: I'm not upset about the job situation, just feeling like I can't make a difference in this group. And frustrated that my role isn't valued by the muckety-mucks. But I do feel ready for a change and have been starting to job search along with studying for the PMP exam.
What's making you smile lately? Any good recs of books, fic, or other media?