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nnikki10 · March 2014

How did everybody's week go? Anything exciting? Anything fun? Anything royally blow?

Qotd: are you in the career you want to be in or is this just a stepping stone?

Bunnyfer · March 2014

My new work week starts today...I normally start Saturday, but took a much needed mental health day. These next 4 days will blow, I am getting sick again. Also there is rumor our new shift bid is coming, so thats causing issues. Still plugging along day by day...waiting for something to change. The rules in our office are getting changed, and we have not been briefed on them, they just appear in our email as violating something...WTF. Add on to that the stress of coworkers I mentioned in FFFC, I am just miserable

I work for the Airport Authority, which has TONS of potential for job opportunities, but my current position is definitely a stepping stone. Career wise, its just a job really

LEMSA · March 2014

Just got done working 4 12 hrs shifts in a row. I miss my family! Last night I was able to leave early (somehow it wasn't busy. Yay!) and m was with his aunt who wears him out, so he slept like a champ last night. So good that I even had to check in him.

It was in the 80's and sunny yesterday, and rainy and In the 30's today. In my day off. Lame! I did eat on the patio w my sisters yesterday so I did enjoy a little sun.

Career wise, yes, my title and education are final. As far as what branch of medicine I practice: I can move into any field. I can also teach, and there are some management positions available. So it's really a matter of finding what field "fits" me, hospital v clinic, etc. so I'm still trying to find the fit.

nnikki10 · March 2014

This week was good. I took Monday off so I only worked 3 days. The testing/interviewing process I've been going through has made it a bit stressful. DH was gone all last week for training and this week will be home so I'm happy about that.

I will stay in my field and just hope to promote. I would like to make it to at least sergeant before I retire. If I plan on going any higher I need to get my masters and that doesn't sound fun.

PTmama199 · March 2014

Low: I had an epic pumping fail which I have already shed some tears over. I forgot to transfer a whole days worth of milk to the frig. I have freezer stash but I hate dipping into it over such a stupid mistake.

High: I had my yearly review and my boss gave me an 8% raise. He pretty much told me I am doing a great job and he never wants me to leave. I love all the rah rah but I'm the type of person that thrives off of constructive criticism so I feel a little short changed.

I will stay with my title and love love my job. I would like to get back to research but right now with LO I am happy where I am at. I can't beat my schedule.

Caz1221 · March 2014

I just returned to work from mat leave last Monday, so this is my first time posting on this thread. I know lots of mamas have been working for a while, but I hope it's ok if I join in!

While on leave, I interviewed for and got a new position at my company that is much more family friendly than my old job, so I'm transitioning back to work and into a new role. So far, the transition has gone better than I expected. It's still hard to leave LO every morning, but she's having tons of new experiences, and I appreciate the time I have with her even more. This weekend flew by way too fast though!

carrotcake06 · March 2014

This week was busy, which is nothing new. For a while my office was getting along, but there have been some territorial grumbling a and finger pointing going on. It's such a distraction. Pumping is going really well - the more milk plus capsules have increased output a couple ounces per day and I'm depleting my stash at a rate that will exhaust it by the time they hit one year. All good.

QOTW: yes, I'm in the field I want to stay in for the rest of my working days. I love it and I'm passionate about it. I had another career in a previous life and I hated it. I quit, went back to grad school FT and got my master's and switched fields. I'm so so so much happier. There's bullshit with every job, but I get along well with my coworkers and we challenge each other every day to do our best.

sarymonster · March 2014

My daycare was on vacation this week- planned and unpaid. And that's great- she should be able to go on vacation. My husband and I needed to split the week. I was taking 3 days and he was taking 2. Problem was, last week I knew this week would be crazy and I couldn't take the days OFF off, just doing what I could. My boss was in meetings/unavailable/travelling/sick for the previous 3 weeks- I hardly spoke with her. Going into the week I was like, I have no idea what you want me to do, taking time off vs. working at home or coming in with the baby in tow. My husbands schedule kept switching as well- First I had mon, tues, weds, then I had tues, weds, fri, then I had monday, tues, fri- and it kept changing- I was going to have to do what I needed to do, and I told my boss a month ago about the no daycare week, so I was going to make whatever work- We finally setlled on tuesday, weds, fri- and I talked to my boss, who was finally in the office (for a very brief time before she had to pick up her coughing son from school) and we decided I would bring in the baby tuesday- and then see how it went before we figured out the rest of the week. I work in a casual style office- we work on kids products, its pretty family friendly. I wasnt going in thinking I would get a ton done... I was realistic. When I got home monday night I gave my husband the daily vent and he was like, well arent you glad you have the next 2 days off? uh... .I don't have the next 2 days off.... I'm working He then proceeded to freak out on me. He was so mad... told me I was prioritizing my job over the baby and it was unreasonable to think I would be dragging her to work with me... His work is super corporate, and there's no way he could bring the baby to his office so I know he doesn't understand, nor does he have 30 people in his office saying please bring in the baby soon, we miss her! but the fight was bad enough that I emailed in and said I'm working from home. He wasn't happy that I changed all my plans to work from home either- I couldn't win. He was mad for 2 days.... Wednesday night we talked a little more about it- I told him I was planning on taking the baby friday because tuesday and weds were NUTS and it would have been helpful to be in- we have some critical time sensitive projects going on and sometimes just to give art direction in person, and approve packaging- its a good thing- better than being remote. We really aren't "allowed" to work from home anyway, just under special circumstances. I wish we were, I'd get more done some days. Anyway, we resolved it and made up- but the week was nuts and thanks for listening to my rant. Friday went GREAT- she did amazing and its a good thing we planned to go in, because friday morning we found out our company was sold and we had a big all person company meeting about it- hardly anything got done though because everyone was buzzing about it. Who knows what is going to happen. It could be great, or they could completely dissolve us- we got purchased by a major publicly owned corporation in our industry. Huge company- I give it 6 months, and we'll see, but I have a good feeling.

In my position, I am doing what I want. I would like to climb the ladder and get to director level and eventually VP- but I love what I do. I have a job where I can see tangible results with what I do- ie: I can go to the store, and see people buying and enjoying what I make and that is so so cool. I struggle with the idea that when I have my 2nd I may stay home and go back later. I don't know if it will hurt my career to take a few years off or not. I'm figuring out if its worth it. Being a new mom now- I have no idea how the preschool/kindergarten thing works, seems like working might really complicate the times and pickups and I have no idea. Daycare has been quite an adjustment- and I really look forward to the concept of spending more time with my little girl as she grows older and gets smarter. She's so amazing- and I am so lucky- we will see!

Sorry my post was so long- I feel better after my vent though!

No Longer ERL · March 2014

My week started off with me being sick. I wad going to try to go in...it didn't happen. LO ended up puking Monday night..he had been sick 5 days before. My in-laws were sick too. My mom was a saint and drove 5 hours to come and help. Tuesday I walked into work and the computers crashed. Bad deal in a clinic...I was in charge there was no down time procedure. I survived with a horrible headache. My mom stayed all week and helped out. The boys went to the sitter Thursday and Friday. Her kids had a cold...my oldest has the cold and last night puked. It is the 6th night of puke since Dec. I am so sick of this sickness. My plate is full and sickness rocks it.
Career wise I am a nurse. I am taking steps to get into management. I have 15 credits for my masters may be some day I will finish. Life is just to crazy now.

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