Searching for Direction & Purpose in Life's Sea of Opportunities
In my final interview for my current job, the company president handed me a book. He wanted me to read it and take notes because it fully described my new role. The book is The Machine: A Radical Approach to the Design of the Sales Function by Justin Roff-Marsh. I took that as a good sign… Continue reading Summer Reading
I am so excited to start a new path in my career journey. From the initial job ad that I saw throughout the entire thorough interview process, the position has felt like it was created to suit my strengths. I was bouncing off the walls when I got the offer. As I prepare for this opportunity,… Continue reading Lessons from Jobs Past
Every once in a while, life throws a curve ball. I received one of those lately. Of course, I happen to have an internet meme that fits the situation. My plot twist involves my starting a new work era. My much beloved job, with the fabulous coworkers and perfect-for-me responsibilities, is no more. The company unexpectedly… Continue reading Plot Twist
Last year this time I was proudly reporting that I had already completed my reading challenge for the year. That feat is definitely not repeating itself this year. After my slow start, I am now one book ahead of schedule, but nowhere near the reading fest I had last year. And I'm okay with that.… Continue reading Goals Met
Yesterday was such an unusual and fun work experience. As a reward for a job well done, our entire office was treated to an afternoon at the races. I loved going to the Del Mar race track during summer vacation when I was a kid. I have some very fond memories of going there with Ma… Continue reading Day at the Races
Last month I was prompted to change my password. I did and was given the following error message: There must be an upper and lower case letter in the password. There was!!!!! I tried it again, typing deliberately and possibly pounding the keys with each stroke. The same message appeared. My arms shot up in the… Continue reading Muppets
I love my job. I wanted to make sure I started with that. Tomorrow marks my one year anniversary. I am back to feeling productive, valued and equally as important, I have a life again! There is much rejoicing every weekend when I STILL get two days off in a row. Having a job that… Continue reading Quest Continues
I had another horrible bout of insomnia. I was in a horrible fog of semi-consciousness for close to a week. Unlike my past cases of sleeplessness, I've been diligently taking my sleep supplements for more than a month beforehand, and it still happened. I was unamused. This episode of insomnia was different for another reason as well:… Continue reading Zombie Tammy
In the past, I've mentioned how I've been so busy I can barely breathe, much less plan. My life recently changed. I'm now in a new job with traditional hours. The effect on me was immediate. Now every week I have two days off in a row - Saturday AND Sunday. It feels like a vacation every… Continue reading Life Changing
The other night I was talking to DH2U about some changes in my professional life (more on this coming up soon!), when I started off saying, "I know I'm not that good at attention to detail..." He stopped me, "Yes, you are. Why do you think you work 14 hours a day? You have great… Continue reading Skewed Perceptions
Grown Up, Now What? 