Even though I went in for a couple of hours last week, yesterday was what I consider my first real day at work since I am starting my regular schedule. While I am on my 6-hours-a-week schedule I will mainly be doing the same things I was already doing on Monday mornings. So, yesterday was … More First Real Day of Work Report
I thought my first day as a paid member of the staff was going to be Monday. To start, I will be working Monday and Wednesday mornings and will generally be doing what I was already doing for free on Mondays. They asked if I could come in today to go with the person who … More First Day Jitters
My life at the farm has escalated quickly. A timeline with some news at the end. November 2021 – I was doing a month-long volunteer thing where we went to various places and did various tasks. One cold November morning we met at MTR to help them clear out weeds and dirt to build some … More The Next Step in My Farm Life
Another Saturday rerun that really resonates today. I desperately need to figure out how not to have my traditional career. My traditional career is not where I need to be mentally at this point in my life. The problem is it’s is not easy convincing others that a sabbatical while I figure out my next … More The Simple Life
Just a quick note for those who have followed my posts about my needing a change. Today I moved from talking to action. I have submitted my first application for a new job. Same field, very different location. I will continue my search over my four day weekend. Now that I’ve decided to stop balking … More Tater Takes a Small Step.
In this case I mean sick as in physically ill. Every other day is the rambling of a mentally sick man. Today I am home sick from work. I went home early yesterday because I didn’t feel good. I woke up this morning not feeling great again. I knew the minute I woke up that … More The Ramblings of a Sick Man
I know that might sound weird, especially for those who don’t know I worked in a jail library for 19 years. Jail was not always an easy place to work. Many days could be very stressful. I spent a lot of time trying to get out and was relieved when I was finally transferred. There … More Sometimes I Miss Jail
Once upon a time, in an office far, far away(Baltimore) I worked for a terrible person. I was a contract employee and, even if this person wasn’t terrible, would need to find a new job eventually. During this terrible time, I filled in as the librarian at the women’s prison for several months. It had … More They Don’t Own You, You Don’t Owe Them
The advice I get the most when I am about to apply for another promotion at work generally boils down to “just try not to be yourself.” Disclaimer – this advice is not coming from HR or anyone in power, just random people I know. I do not have a shiny and sparkly personality. I’m … More I’m Just Gonna Be Me
I had fooled myself into believing that things would change. I had fooled myself into thinking things would work out. I went against years of evidence and starting being optimistic about things. I am no longer fooled. Things are the same way they always were. Any change that has happened has not changed my standing. … More I Can See Clearly Now
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