I mentioned last week that I had talked to a friend about becoming a substitute teacher at a local private school. I procrastinated for a week and then finally worked on my resume and cover letter yesterday. I finished them and then waited hours before sending them. I told myself I was waiting for my … More Anxiety Time
When I decided to take the job at the farm my thought process was “I might as well give it a try. If it doesn’t work out I’m sure they will be OK with me going back to being unpaid” When I talked to them about the job a part of me knew I wasn’t … More Volunteering to Go Back to Volunteering
If you read here regularly you should know three things: I left a job two years ago that was bad for my mental health, I struggle with anxiety, and I just started a new part time job at the place where I have been volunteerting. All of that plays into this post. I have been … More Job, Boundaries, Saying No, and Anxiety
The above post popped up in my Facebook memories today. It is from the time when once a week my branch at my old job was in charge of social media posts. It was one of the few things I enjoyed about the last few years there. They eventually ruined that as well. More on … More Social Media Tater
When I transferred from my previous organization to the branch that stole what little joy I had and eventually drove me to quit my job, I did so with over 20 years of experience. One of my main jobs at the time of the transfer was doing the staff schedule for the biggest branch in … More Trust and Appreciation
This past weekend was the first weekend I have worked at the barn in nice weather. That meant the duties were far different than what they have been since I’ve started. It also meant I had my first shift as a sidewalker during a lesson. I was doing several jobs I had done only once … More A Positive Difference
I was all set to write another post today. I have a good chunk of it sitting in my drafts. Then I was reminded that today is an anniversary. One year ago yesterday was my last day at the library. One year ago today was my first day removed from that toxic place. So, this … More One Year Check-In
One year ago today I posted a short note for readers to “stay tuned” for news. I was turning in my letter of resignation that morning. I was quitting my job after 25 years with the organization. The toxic work environment was killing me. I couldn’t stick it out for five more years to retire. … More One Year Later
I forgot to write down the quote that prompted this post. I googled quotes on quitting and found the exact opposite of what I was looking for. I found: Michael Jordan – “If you quit once it becomes a habit. Never quit.” Norman Vincent Peale – “It’s always too soon to quit” Douglas MacArthur – … More On Quitting
I wrote recently about how I needed to let go of my feelings about my old job. I know I will never be able to completely let go. I can get most of my books and movies from my local library, but I know on occasion I will have to go there to get something. … More Let It Go Indeed
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