I have the jitters. I feel like I remember feeling when I started junior high, high school,and college. I feel like I remember feeling when I went back to school at 32, up to my eyeballs with child care costs and a mortgage, and adding tuition and books to the already lean budget. I start my new job-my new career today, and like that change 17 years ago, i hope this one is for the betterment of my family. I won't start the work day this late normally, but today I start at 10:00 to meet with HR, get a tour, and get my new office digs. I almost had forgotten what starting something new feels like, but it is coming back to me in a wave of excitement, nervousness, and a little fear. I am arriving light today, with just a notepad in a portfolio, a new pen, and my proof of eligibility to work. Once I see the office climate and my accommodations, I'll decide what else to brig in to feel in place. I've laid out my attire, not much differently than my DD does every year before the first day of school. Pup I'm sure will have a field day trying to snuggle up before I head out the door, so a lint roller for the car is a must. As I said earlier, I almost had forgotten what starting something new feels like. It feels good.
I hope that it was a great day and everyone was really nice! Jx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the well wishes, Jan. Everyone was nice, though it is so strange and unfamiliar. It was odd going home with just myself and no work to take home. I hope to keep that the norm.
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