Whew. Survived first week of work.

[alee_grrl]

There were some changes at the company in the time between when I finished my internship and when I started my new job. Turns out that my title and job description have changed, but the important things (salary, benefits) have not. It is not a bad thing and I was vaguely aware that such changes might happen.

I am now officially "Coordinator Strategic Accounts" for my company. Basically I'm working with the division of the company that manages sales and business development. It's not a bad fit for me at all since I am very good at communication, writing and marketing. Plus I like the team I am working with. It's definitely busy and more than a bit chaotic though as this team is still in development. Three days in and I was already getting larger tasks that I expected my first week. Not a bad thing at all, but it did cause my anxiety levels to spike for a while yesterday.

I've already decorated some of my desk with little toys that I've gotten from friends (an eraser shaped like a brain, a wonderfully worry-stone shaped eraser with "Keep Calm and Carry On" printed on it, a small Gumby, and a Smurfette figurine in a witch costume stirring a cauldron). I'm going to go through my art and photos and take in some pieces to decorate my cubicle walls with.

Monday I need to call my lyme doc and talk about resuming treatment (I held off on increases this past month so that I was at my best before the bar exam). I meant to call today but didn't get to it. I'm doing my best not to feel guilty about that. In all honesty I'm still pretty pooped from taking the bar, my period, and surviving my first week at a new job. Plus I had a touch of sinus crud/cold that I think I am getting over. Anyway, I'm going to go take a shower and curl up to read a bit before bed. Much love to all.

Comments

[calissa]

<3

I am glad to hear that getting back to work has gone smoothly, though I do hope you won't get too worn out by it all.

[alee_grrl]

Thank you! I hope I don't get too worn out by it all either.

[syntaxofthings]

It sounds like you're really paying attention to taking care of yourself though, which is a great thing. Go self-care! \o/ Also, yay jooob.

[alee_grrl]

Thank you.

[jelazakazone]

Way to grow! <3

[alee_grrl]

:)

[lynnoconnacht]

*much love back* It sounds like a good (if busy) time. <3 I'm glad to hear you're settling at work. And yay self-care! <3

[alee_grrl]

Thank you. Definitely good despite the business. At least being busy makes the day go by faster. :)

[sperrywink]

I like having personal things around me when I work too. I like your decorating ideas.

Sorry you haven't been feeling up-to-snuff, but yay for making it through your first week!

[alee_grrl]

I have found over the years that having personal touches makes the cubicle world much more bearable. I'll probably keep adding to the little toys as I go. They are fun little decor items, a nice way to have personal touchstones at the office, and make great fidget tools when stuck on a long and boring conference call. :D

[untonuggan]

Hee, I love the way you are decorating your desk! That sounds delightful! XD

Congrats on starting work and surviving first week. Phew. And also surviving bar exam. And doing best to resist guilt-weasels.

Yay reading, and much love to you as well. <3

[alee_grrl]

Thank you. :)

I may brave the outside world for a bit of grocery shopping, but other than that have a quiet weekend planned.