One More Week
“Live a balanced life – learn some and think some and draw some and paint some and sing and dance and play and work everyday some.” – Robert Fulghum
Tomorrow marks the end of my third week at my new job. I really like it there. Everyone in the office is great. Once I got over the initial shock of not being home all day, I adjusted just fine. I’ve got a pretty good handle on the computer systems and policies. The one thing I have been unsure of is the manager’s opinion of my work. I’ve gotten no feedback whatsoever. Normally I would just think no news is good news. Since I’m a contract underwriter (basically a temp) though, there is always the chance that tomorrow could be my last day. I’m told they anticipate this assignment to last indefinitely but still, you just never know. Under those circumstances, it’s nice to know where you stand in management’s eyes.
The poor woman is just completely inundated and overwhelmed with work. Of course, being busy is a great problem to have. She just hadn’t had the time to sit down and chat with me. I finally found her alone in her office with the door open and she wasn’t on the phone. I asked. She said she is happy with my work and that after next week I can begin working from home a few days each week!
I’m so excited to have this opportunity! My hope is that it will provide some of the elusive work/life balance that working parents are always seeking.
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Wow! That’s fantastic! That is one of my concerns about getting a job — the all-day thing. I was thinking of starting out on a part- time basis and ease into it, LOL! How long did it take you to land the job?
How long? Well…..I work in the mortgage industry so you can imagine…almost exactly a year.
That’s great that you’ll be able to work from home. (and that you really like it there) Great news all around!
So glad you’re liking the job–and working from home–that’s HUGE. I always HATED the first week or two when you’re not sure how you fit in or whether you’re catching on quickly enough.
That is great that you like your job and getting settled. What’s better is that you get to work from home some now. keep up the good work.
Thank you!
I’ve worked lots of temp jobs and some of the ones I liked the most ended too soon. Unfortunately temp work leaves you feeling so unsettled and like you don’t REALLY belong, at least that is how I always felt. I am glad to see it is all working out for you!
I don’t feel that I don’t really belong but I do always feel like it could just end any second. In reality though (this is what I keep telling myself) ANY job could just end any second. I’ve learned that the hard way more than once being in the mortgage industry!