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Zoffiel
9 years agoMember
New start
I'm just about to head off to work--a new job and a new career.
I haven't worked since August last year and I have to say I'm a bit nervous. After all the cancer bullshit I'm going back to a normal life.
I got up at 5 and took the dog for a walk in the fog, just like I used to. I've made my lunch and chosen a snazzy outfit, just like I used to. My travel cup is ready and I've checked emails and spun around the house doing last minute cleaning up, just like I used to. And made brownies, which is sort of sucking up to the new boss--that's new and probably wont last.
Smiling and hoping for the best. This is a good day. Marg
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- HulosMember@Zoffiel, well done..how exiting it is to start all again as you used to..
That would feel normal, i think sometimes we complain about the monoroutine, after what we've been thru, I'd take that routine or the monotony any day.
Enjoy and take care..xxxSign in to react to this post - ZoffielMemberAll good @Brenda5 . I've been out on site as well as working from home--something I thought I'd hate. Well, it's great! I can get up at 5 and log in and do a few hours while my brain is at it's best, take a walk then do a bit more. I think it going to work out just fine. In three days I've gone from struggling to remember how to format a document to mastering a very tricky data base. Feels very good.Sign in to react to this post
- Brenda5MemberHave confidence. If they didn't think you capable they wouldn't have hired you in the first place. Prove them right and enjoy your new job.Sign in to react to this post
- Mary60MemberHi Zoffiel
How exciting to be going back to work again! Congratulations on this as it is a real milestone. I am still having treatment but starting to think about going back to work in the next few months. You are n inspiration to me !
Mary xSign in to react to this post - socodaMemberSo Marg @Zoffiel, hoping your sensational day continued and outdid your expectations. XxSign in to react to this post
- RubyRumbleMemberSo nice to hear..xSign in to react to this post
- fairydustMember@Zoffiel I love happy endings. Time to return to another exciting chapter of your life congratulations also.Sign in to react to this post
- LMK74MemberZoffiel, congrats on your first day back at work.Sign in to react to this post
- primekMemberMy head was spinning 1st week back at work as completely new computer notes system had started whilst away. My tip...write a lot down and keep detailed list of work to do in diary form you can tick off. I found if overloaded I just couldn't remember things. The lists in my diary sorted that. Most I remember now..but I still use it. Lovely ticking it off as I go. I also put internal numbers, handy contacts etc in the back. (and computer help desk number with your IP address...for when the stupid thing crashes) I've still got 2 new thing to relearn...as it just got lost in my head those first few weeks back.. ..wished I written them down as not something I use a lot.Sign in to react to this post
- ZoffielMember
Thank you for all the encouragement, both with this and the whole performance that has preceded it.
My brain is bulging--new people, new systems and quite a bit of time building a relationship with the head of security who is a very elderly Staffordshire terrier. It felt so good to be applying my new quals in a really supportive environment where there is room to grow. I am one lucky woman.
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