I think today was the first day it’s really hit home with me about what a positive change is coming my way with my new position in the company! (Won’t have to deal with Annoying Coworker, for one thing…OK that was a bit snarky). But jeesh—working on the company website, the corporate newsletter, trade shows. I feel so LUCKY to be able to move a good 80-90% away from the sweat-shop of nothing-but-proposals. (There will be some proposal work, but nothing like I do now). There will also be a little travel. We have a small Boise, Idaho office that I’ll support and will likely need to fly there four times a year or so. And I’ll probably travel (drive) to a few of our other more local offices now and then. Probably time to start thinking seriously about a new vehicle. Hmm. (Considering: Honda CRV or Subaru Forester). Maybe.
Anyway, one of the gals that works in the corporate office (the company’s PR person) called me today to congratulate me and let me know how excited she was to have me join them. She said, “Tonya, you will love it here.” (What a great thing to hear!) I’ve worked with her on several occasions to write articles for the corporate newsletter, and I know she likes me (and my work!) She was funny because she’d called me initially back in December when it was announced that this position was open to “see if I was interested.” During today’s conversation she said, “I was devastated that you didn’t pursue it then! And I was so pleased when nobody we interviewed worked out and you finally went for it!” I was a dork not to go for it from the get-go! What was I thinking? (Well, I do love my boss, and I’ve never been in a position throughout my entire work-life that I’ve reported to somebody whom I respect and admire so much!) My new boss will be fun, too. She’s a hoot.
I drove home from work tonight, pushing away the stress of tomorrow’s proposal deadline, and I peered out at the gray day (at least it’s not DARK on my drive home anymore) and just felt content. I like that feeling.
So I’ll become an official “corporate” employee on May 1st. That allows plenty of time for them to find a replacement for me and I know my (beloved) boss was happy about that. In April, I will spend a total of four days or so in our corporate office to “shadow” the process of putting out the newsletter and do some transitioning. I’m sure I’ll have another proposal or two (or three) to take care of between now and May 1st, but that’s OK.
It’s all good.
