by Juls
By now, all of my colleagues are wishing that I had not returned from vacation. I have been in a constant state of coughing and nose blowing since I walked into the building today.
Although I am certain that everyone wanted me to go home, nobody actually told me to go – so here I am
by Juls
It’s a good thing that I had you keep my plans to run a secret. I mean, really; if people got word of it, and tried to find me at my favorite running spots, they would have been sorely disappointed. I never even made it out the door.
Around 4 pm, a corporate-wide email went out to all employees. My voicemail light came on at the same time.
Fortunately, the announcement was good news. You can’t be sure these days, and with my last company having layoffs two years in a row, I’m a little leery. Instead of getting our pink slips, everyone was invited to a celebration. So, there was no running after work for me. Like the good employee that I am, I made my dutiful appearance at the gathering.
It’s just as well. I haven’t been feeling all that energetic since last week’s headache. I have been both emotionally and physically strained this week. Another day of running might have pushed me right over the edge.
by Juls
Perhaps you have heard of the “do not call list.” It is a list that people can add their names and numbers to that theoretically prevents telemarketers from hounding you with their sales pitches. I believe that my name must have been placed on the “do not hesitate to call list.” The reason for this assumption is that my work phone has been ringing off the hook with recruiters’ calls.
Liken to the telemarketers’ calls, my response is the same: I’m NOT interested. As if it was a sales call (which, in a sense, it is) they continue to fish for more information. I just don’t want to get into the details of why a another job change would just be WRONG for me [i.e. new career, too many big life changes, don’t want to lengthen my commute any further, I have an awesome and understanding boss, and I just plain don’t want to].
I could flatter myself by thinking that I have a great reputation and that everyone wants me. Unlike before my career change, where I had been in the role for several years, this time around I know that this just isn’t the case. I’ve only been doing this for 5 months and I am still learning! I have to think that these recruiters get points ($) for resume submission. Well, they aren’t getting mine. I am just NOT interested.
by Juls
The mailbox has been filling with tax related paperwork this past month. It seems that this year’s taxes will require a lot of inputting. I’ve begun the attack early as it is likely to take quite some time to complete the task.
I just hope that I get a refund.
by Juls
I’m exhausted. It’s amazing how tiring it is to sit in one spot for eight hours. More of the same tomorrow.