I've Been Remiss
As you know I got the job and started last week. Sorry I haven't been updating it, but well, I have a new job and I've been a bit busy with that.
So, the Job. Yes it's great. it's kind of exactly what I thought and hoped it would be. the people are cool, everyone seems to be pleased with having me here - and not just because I'm an extra body that they can fob work off on.
What to say? it's just great not to have to hunt for work. it just shows up (as does the paycheque!) and I do it. There are lots of documents, brochures, updates, web things, and such to work on. it's not the most exciting work in the world but it's interesting enough I suppose. I have to say that the feeling of relief is pretty overwhelming. Overwhelm is a sensation that showed up a bit my first week. The boss is in love with me, and sold me pretty high to the organization. so I know there's a lot of pressure on me. I realise there's always pressure on you when you start a new job, but this has the added layer of knowing that this person I like and respect has HER reputation on the line too. But aside from that all I can do is my best. and I keep reminding myself that I�m operating as a writer/editor here. that's my job and it is good fortune that it's also exactly (and some would say ONLY) what I�m good at. So I don't worry too much. instead I�m using that nervous energy to remind myself to do a good job.
I had a funny feeling in the shower today (no not THAT kind of funny feeling) when I realised that I�ve joined the ranks of people (few though they may be) who actually like their jobs. I can't complain anymore. weird huh?
OH, and on an unrelated topic, I told my folks about the tattoo yesterday :) . I just leaned over to mom and said "so at what point should I break the news to you and dad that I got a tattoo?" she wasn't pleased and neither was he. the fact that it's a Celtic cross mitigated their feelings only slightly. strangely enough their second question was "how much did that cost?" not sure why they asked that. both thought it was too big and didn't like the colours.
mom asked me to promise that I wouldn't get another one. my response (and Steve you'll like the PR implications of this response) was "I don't currently plan on getting any more."
