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December 31, 2006

My New Job

I have worked for 9 years at the same company. In those nine years I have moved up, around, down, and over. I am on my 3rd direct boss, 4th Boss's boss, 5th job title, and 6th cubicle/office location. I am not telling you this in complaint. This is a good thing. I love new and different.

I accepted my current position of less than a month, knowing I could do it, but unsure if I would like it. Would it be a challenge long term? Would I master it in 6 months?

It has taken a full month to transition my past duties over to others. Until the last two weeks, I have had little time for any focus on my new job. But in these two weeks my concerns are gone.

With any job you take your past experiences and apply them to your new ones. My experience in computer support gives me an alignment with the business, knowledge of people and personalities, and a reputation with a distinct advantage to succeed. (Sorry to sound so resume-ish, but I can't think of another way to say it. Maybe I could have just said "I kick a$$!)

What amazes me is my experience on this blog and helping others relates directly to my new job. As a Technical Trainer, I will be putting together course work with a tool that is very similiar to all the blogging software. My boss and I want to jazz up the layouts, graphics, and formating. Just like all the blog designs I have helped with. And the documentation? My "Blog Basics" series is a mini course on blogging. All these things have been a small taste of what I will be doing on my new job!

I will have challenges. Deadlines to meet, new software to learn and master, and improvements to be made on everything, including my training skills.

I wish I could convey my excitement. I will no longer have to do after-hour support, dealing with problems will not be my primary focus, and I get my own office! Happy dance and a great way to start the New Year!!!!

Posted by on December 31, 2006 10:03 PM |

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I'm so proud of you. How nice to be excited about your new job. That is great. Enjoy 2007!

Posted by: PrimoDonna | December 31, 2006 11:24 PM

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That is great news! Happy New Year!

Posted by: vw bug | January 1, 2007 09:06 AM

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That sounds awesome! Hooray for you!

PS we missed you guys after the game this year!

Posted by: caltechgirl | January 2, 2007 01:06 AM

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That is awesome. Congratulations!

What a neat job.

; )

Posted by: Christina | January 2, 2007 06:40 AM

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"Maybe I could have just said "I kick a$$!"

Works for me.

Posted by: Anti-Mil | January 4, 2007 12:17 AM