Monday, June 5, 2006

New Job

             First thing, my pumps with the pointy toes that my personal shopper picked absolutely killed my feet.  My right foot is a size larger than the left.  The left shoe kept falling off.  I bought some insoles at lunch but they didn't fit right.  Back to the comfortable pumps for me.  And panty hose...grrrr...I haven't tortured myself with panty hose for at least 2 years.

I didn't have to attend the training session today.  I'm so glad.  We have to go Wed and Thurs because that pertains to the programs we use.  I shadowed my trainer again today because, of course, no one had moved my PC yet.  Tomorrow they are but I know it will take half the day to get it done.  But Rose and I do get along super well so that's a plus.  She's a sweet girl.

I think I'm going to like it.  There is so much to do and so much to learn.  It's a whole different division but the case management system is pretty similar to my old one.  The flow of things is blowing my mind, though, as it always does with something new.

I had to run upstairs a couple of times for things.  My previous supervisor actually asked me if I would do the Monday report.  I about croaked as I said "NO WAY."  I don't work up here anymore.  Then she asked me if I would work OT Saturday to train the new kid.  Don't think so.  I told her they had many chances to keep me in that division and didn't.  My new division has OT but I will need my weekends off.

It was soooo weird taking the bus home at 4 today instead of 5:30.  The day did go quickly.  It seemed like it was lunch time and then almost time to leave.  I'm still grieving my loss of my day off on Wednesday.  That will take a while to adjust to.  I have to reconfigure doctor's appts. and, of course, Wednesday was my mid week grocery day.  I may have to enlist Megan to be my grocery shopper that day.  Haven't quite figured it out because I sure don't feel like stopping after work to buy a big order.

And the sun actually came out today....the first time since Thursday.

I did wear the linen suit.  I ironed it and used spray starch.  It didn't really wrinkle too badly until the very end of the day and it wasn't awful.

What to wear tomorrow...hmmm...I'm thinking peasant with some comfortable shoes.  I do need some new shoes.  I picked up a cute pair of flat last night at Target for $5 on clearance.  Couldn't pass them up.

Wow, 8:00 already.  There still doesn't seem to be much time left in the evenings.  Have to go feed my pooch.  He's been very patient and try to get a load of laundry done.

Nite...Part II cont.....       

                

 

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

UGH...I gave up pointy toe pumps...I'm all for comfort now!  Glad to hear all in all it was a great day!  Yay for $5 shoes....enjoy the rest of your week at the new post.
Sharon – http://journals.aol.com/tpiez4me/CoastalComfort

Anonymous said...

Glad it went well for you!  I'd miss Wednesdays off, too.  But, somehow we adjust, don't we?  Funny, you talked of when to do the grocery shopping and I was worrying about that for when I start next week working Mon-Fri.  When do you go to the doc? to the dentist? Get the car serviced?  It'll be interesting, for sure!
Good luck tomorrow.
Pamela

Anonymous said...

So glad things went well....and now you wont be so nervous and you give the old boss hell!!! How great that you could say heck no to her and go on with your life. I hate it when my feet hurt....i bet you will look 19 tomorrow with your skirt and pheasant shirt and flats!
LOVE YOU,lisa

Anonymous said...

It`s nice working with someone you like - a big plus! Oh pleeeezzz.....asking you to do the reports in your old department! Nervy. So glad you said NO!!!
You`ll get used to your new schedule, but it will be an adjustment.
Love ya-
Pen
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Anonymous said...

i don't know how people wear pumps and not have there feet hurt. glad the day went well and fast :) i don't blame you for not helping your old workers their loss:) enjoy the week

Deb

Anonymous said...

Man, I'm glad you got another job. I cannot believe your old supervisor asked you such a thing. That is like so rude!! You're out and GOOD! They were taking advantage of you.
I love love love these graphics!!! Too cute.
Best of luck,
Dianna

Anonymous said...

can't believe they asked you to work and to train. Good you said no. Geesh some people.  I know you'll do great in your new job. You'll get used to the hours.
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Anonymous said...

Congrats with your new job!  I love the suit!  And your doggie looks so sweet!  I found your journal through Deb at Frosty Thoughts!

be well,
Dawn

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad that your day went well but still sorry about your Wednesdays.  After a while though, you'll forget you ever had them off. lol hopefully.  Hope the rest of the week goes as well for you.  HUgs and GBU, Shelly

Anonymous said...

Happy to hear your day went well! WOO HOO! ;)
Glad you told your previous super to get someone else! Good 4 U!!!
Hope the rest of the week goes good.
Hugs, Sugar

Anonymous said...

Sounds a busy and full first day at work.  Sorry about the heels.  But as gal's got to try, right?  Can't believe that want you come in and start training someone. That's nerve! Hope you have a great rest of your week.  
Barb  

Anonymous said...

Oh Chris I am so pleased your day went well,apart from the shoes of course !pleased you were able to buy some more comfy ones ,good for you telling the old supervisor' no'I'm glad your day went quickly thats a good sign .........Jan xx

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS on your new job position hun,possibly more daunting but you sound like youre loving it,well done xxzoexx
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Anonymous said...

LoL not laughing at you, at the shoes. When Isaw them in the pic in your early entry. I thought mySelf. "Those are going to hurt" Damn, why does it hurt to look so good! The adjustment will come soon....

Brenda
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Anonymous said...

Congrats on the new job hun, sorry that your shoes hurt you!

~ Susan
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Anonymous said...

I am so happy that your new job is going to suit you Miss Chris.  New jobs are so so much better then old ones.  It's always good to have an excuse to go shopping for shoes, and clothes for that matter.  Love ya,
KJ

Anonymous said...

I do miss getting all dressed up for work!  I worked in a department strore as te HR generalist so I got a great discount!  Now I have all these awsome clothes that I wont wear at home taking care of Wyatt and cleaning!!!  Can you wear fishnets???  way comfortable, much cooler and stylish too!!!  There are nude colored ones that aren't trashy looking. Check em out!

Kara :)

Anonymous said...

I sure don't blame you for not wanting the over time...boy..maybe she should come in and train him...duh...you already got the promotion...no need to kiss butt in that department..heheheheheh  I hope that all gets back to the norm for you soon...so...gaga eyed hummm....but you and bf had a good night...lol...huggies...TerryANn