Mirymate Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Well, my friends, I am nervous, excied, and more than a little scared this evening. Tomorrow I start a new job. When I first joined this board, I was self employed. That business is tied to the residential building industry, and when it completely collapsed, it took my little business with it. But our youngest was still in half day preschool at the time and any job I could have found would have had a great deal of difficulty breaking even after paying for child care. My Wife had a good job at the time, so we tightened our belts and I became a stay at home Dad. Well when he started Kindergarden this fall, I started looking for work again. Took me until the end of their school year, but I found a job. What makes me nervous isn't the work itself, it's the fact that I havn't worked for anyone but myself in almost 7 years. A boss, a timecard, company policies, co-workers... haven't had to deal with those in so long I've almost forgoten what that's like. Gonna be biting my tounge a lot the next few weeks till I get used to this again. I leave for training in the morning, no idea what my internet access will be for the next three weeks while I'm off doing that, which is mildly frustrating with the poll and all. But considering how hard it's been to get to this point, I consider myself very blessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Congratulations, and possibly "I'm so sorry!" I can't imagine what it must be like going through it all just to go back, but i get the nerves. I myself start my first (!!) official job at Toys R Us (inside man?) later this week, and am feeling very uneased myself. Not sure if it's good to know those feelings don't go away! Good luck Miry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Best of luck, Miry! I shall miss your endless knowledge at all hours. I still expect your endless knowledge on my desk by the end of the day though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I'm sure you will do just fine. Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Best of luck to you man. Like you said, having any job is enough to be thankful for right now and sometimes you just have to take what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Fantastic News. Break a leg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Good luck! Change is hard, but necessary of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murderofcrows Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 You are going to do great!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Congrats and best of luck with that, Miry! And to you, too, TTF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) You are going to do great!!!! What he said . Trust me.....everybody has a boss. Good luck to you both, Twisted & Miry. Edited June 4, 2012 by buttheadsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaIceman Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Good luck, Miry and TTF! Best wishes for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj87 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Best of luck Miry, I'm sure it will be a far smoother transition than you may think. As for a boss and difficult colleagues... you have my sympathies! It isn't aboard the hellicarrier by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Good luck!! Changes are a part of our life,we all go through them. Best of luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Great news Miry! All the best for your first day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Good luck, Miry. I've actually been a stay at home dad myself the last few years, and now struggling to get back into the workforce, so I can relate/sympathize. It's a LOT harder then people realize. I hope it works out for you!:biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Good luck, Miry. The adjustment might be a bit difficult at first, but I imagine you can handle it. God luck to you as well, ttf. We'll be expecting all kinds of inside information now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Congrats being a contributing member of society again, Miry! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Best of luck to you, Miry. May the land of employment be pleasant to visit, and the paychecks be large and rewarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geohound Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Congrats and good luck, Miry. And remember if you find you have attractive co-workers, look but DON'T touch. I lose more jobs that way. Two-Face, congrats and good luck to you too, but the previous advice to Miry, don't worry about that. Go crazy. Have great first days and every day after that, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hey, congrats, and best of luck to you, Miry. I may be asking you for advice on the stay-at-home dad thing in the coming year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch77 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Congrats to both you guys and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Good luck Miry! And don't worry about here - I've got your job covered . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Thanks for all the well wishes, gang. First week weren't bad. Boss is fairly easy going. Two more weeks of training though, with limited computer access. But it's a paycheck, we likes paychecks. And hope you're week went well as well TTF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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