You might remember that I was given notice of impending redundancy back in October. Well, I applied for a role in the transition team and I got it.
Out of the six employees given notice, I was the only applicant for a new role so I am now working with two brand new colleagues, one works one day a week and the other three. There was a flurry of farewells, hand over and more farewells and I spoke at the boss's retirement service so all of that was necessary and deserved but draining. And on top of trying to learn a whole lot of new stuff I am now working full time for the first time in 28 years.
It is busy and I miss my part time lifestyle but I like the problem solving that comes from dissolving a very experienced team. I like working alone quite often (One of the team is in another city so we aren't in any kind of physical proximity.) I like that I was hired for a role that is not entry level. In my whole life I have never been anything but entry level and I didn't care until I did.
My first grandbaby was born on the day of the redundancy interview. I'm not allowed to show his face but he is doing well after a rough start.
Caitlin and Brendan, doing their lap around Australia announced their engagement and Caitlin is now frantically arranging a very small wedding from their camper trailer which is often out of range of phone or internet service.
Keaghan, the last child living with me, has just purchased his own place and will move into it early next year.
Dad was last week diagnosed with "mild cognitive decline" and Mum doesn't believe she will live to see the wedding in March even though it's the only thing she has wanted to see for several years now.
My life is full and interesting but also quite overwhelming while I try to develop the stamina I need for a much more demanding job.
Forgive my absences, I do browse blogs every day but I just dont commit to sitting down and commenting.
What a journey blogging has been. My kids were primary schoolers when I started and now they are professionals and parents and home owners.
Congratulations on your job! That would be rough going full time after such a long stretch of part-time. And, a new baby. You will be busy. Just post so we can come by often.
ReplyDeleteThank you , Linda. It's good to have a change
DeleteI am curious about what redundancy transition will be. Helping the redundant to find new jobs? Once that is done, what happens to you? I know how your mother feels. I don't think I will live to be old.
ReplyDeleteI just found you in spam, Andrew.
DeleteI may have said so before, if so forgive me, I work in the Salvos internal supply department (uniforms and other bits) The organisation will be changing their model of supply and most things will be shipped direct from an external third party. The transition roles cover the transition from the old model to the new.
We were given a choice to be redeployed in another department if a job was available or to be given job coaching.
After the transition, I don't know what happens to me, I'm just happy to be working for now
I am thrilled for your positive changes and glad that the new baby is now doing well. And my heart aches for the other issues - about which you can have no control but will undoubtedly worry.
ReplyDeleteThe worry is. constant. Thank you for being so constant here, it is noticed
DeleteWelcome to your first grandchild. I have a lot of them now, but the day the first one was born was a brilliant day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Hels
DeleteSo much to congratulate you on, but also a lot busier than you had anticipated! Enjoy this time, if you can especially the new little one.
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I am enjoying it, it's been a long time coming
DeleteCongratulations on this step up. You will do it and be successful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Red. I very much want to succeed at something
DeleteCongrats on the new job. Moving from part time to full time can be difficult but I'm sure you'll get on okay. Your first grandbaby, that's a new milestone. Sorry to hear of your dad's cognitive decline. I hope it doesn't get too serious.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nick.
DeleteDad seems to be declining gently
It was very good to read your uplifting (for you personally) news. I'm very pleased for you. I hope that it fulfills all your expectations. I'm sure (based on the years I've followed you) that you will find the stamina and wherewithall to do and to enjoy your new life - and with the family circumstances and the job it is a essentially new life.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the vote of confidence, Graham.
DeleteSometimes every day feels like a new life. My life has improved by leaps and bounds over the last few years