Survive the first 3 months at my new job!

I marked my 3-months on the 21st of November. Time really has flown by, and I have settled into my ‘routine’ at work as well as can be expected. Of course, nothing is really quite ‘routine’, every day brings a new surprise and a new learning experience. It’s not my dream job, by any stretch of the imagination, but it will do for now. And when other things seem to be falling into place, it’s hard to be very disappointed with my place in the work world! I just have to remember to hang in there, and keep telling myself: It’s just a job!

It’s been about that long since I started the new job. And I think I’ve settled in quite nicely, for the most part (all things considered, of course.) My boss isn’t quite the witch I’d made her out to be, as I’m sure most often is the case. We all have a tendency to exaggerate and think the worst, isn’t that true? Or perhaps it’s all just me. Either way, it’s been a pleasant surprise to find out she isn’t 100% evil (though the past 2 1/2 months haven’t always been pleasant!)

I’m hanging in there… and I know that the job is mine, and I can handle it. I just have to be strong, and breathe, and look on the bright side. It’s only a job. Shit will happen. But I can always deal with it, because I’m an exceptionally strong, and stubborn person.

This past week was scary because it was just me and my boss. I was concerned, but it was only a 4-day workweek, and we actually got along well! I’m happy to say that she’s not the witch she makes herself out to be! She’s a human being with feelings and a sense of humor beneath her scary façade. :D

Sunday, September 3, 2006

I survived week 2. My crazy boss came back Wednesday, much to my (and everyone else’s) total disappointment. She had me running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Friday evening when I was done work I didn’t know whether I should cry or throw up, or both. Instead, I calmed myself down as much as I could, ranted on the phone to R. and went for dinner and split a pitcher of sangria with my wonderful friend L. who is so amazing and awesome. I felt much better. I’m just enjoying the long weekend now, doing absolutely nothing and hanging out with my friend S. :) Very relaxing, despite the crappy weather!!!
Next week it’s just me and the boss for 4 whole days…. will I make it? Stay tuned for the next installment! :D haha

I did it! I survived!!! And I’m a bit wiser for it :)

Anticipating Week 2, as my boss will be returning from vacation….and I hear she’s a handful!

Tuesday, August 22, 2006:

Today was better than yesterday. I got yet ANOTHER “warning” about my new boss. Thank god she’s on vacation this week. But all these warning are scaring me, even if they ARE said in a light hearted way. I don’t want her to be terribly mean to me….

aw well, nothing I can do but wait and see, I guess!
I also know my way around the hospital a bit more now that I’ve gotten lost a reasonable amount of times. I can even get to the HR/Finance office by accident, by going against all logic when deciding which hallway to go down next! lol… (this hospital has no logic to it whatsoever, I have quickly learned!)

All the people I’ve met so far are nice, though….so here’s hoping it all works out!!

Monday, August 21st, 2006
(9:01 p.m.)

I survived! I’m exhausted beyond belief and drained and feel inhuman. I’m going to bed at 9. Ha… I don’t think I’ve gone to bed at 9 in years!! :) All is well though. Could be better, but okay nonetheless, given the circumstances!

Monday, August 21st, 2006:

I tossed and turned all night after talking to P. It was nice hearing from him and having him think of me before my big day. Things are still a bit painfully awkward between us for obvious reasons, but overall I guess a friendship is better than nothing.
I had my alarm set for 5:20 but I hit snooze because I had just fallen asleep and could not bring myself to move. Looks like tonight’s going to be an early night!! I’m pooped. I’m just glad I’m wide awake now, at 6. I’m showered and dressed… I suspect it might just have to do with the excitement of the first day, though.

I just have to remember to breathe! :)

Okay.
Next Monday, August 21st, 2006 is officially my first day at my new job. I am concerned, yes. I am jittery. But I am trying my darnest to calm myself down, to “be Buddhist, be Zen, be now” and not worry needlessly about the future.

I have added this goal as a way to motivate myself: If I can get through these first 3 months, I can get through anything! I have never done something like this before, and I have lots of questions, the most pressing of which seems to be “Why did I get hired for this job?!”... but it is now too late for questions, and it’s time to take a deep breath and take the plunge!

So I’m going to update this goal regularly, as much as possible, and keep track of my days, weeks and months leading up to November 21st, the 3 Month Mark.

:)

I can do this!!! It can’t be that hard! (And I know that I can handle my new boss splendidly, and will not let her put me down.)