This week Josh started his new job at Columbia College. He is the Coordinator of Communication and Technology for the Student Affairs Department. From my perspective, there are a lot of positive aspects to his new job. Here are the top 10 in no particular order.
- He works at a place he enjoys and believes in. (two time graduate of Columbia College)
- We have health care and free/reduced tuition to Columbia College or a sister institution. (masters work here we come.)
- He has a sweet office with a big ol' desk.
- He has a lot of technology equipment that he gets to use.
- His coworkers are nice and are supportive of family life.
- He can come home for lunch and has somewhat flexible work hours.
- His office is a few blocks from our home.
- We have access to the gym on campus and has a family sports pass to attend sporting events. (I know, but it is still a perk)
- He still works with students and gets to use his skills as an educator to help people be successful while seeking out an education.
- He gets paid.
Since Josh's job has started by new "JOB" has also somewhat started. My new job will really start when the kid gets out of me. So for now it is kind of a "soft opening" like at a new restaurant. My new (un)job has a lot of positive aspects too. Here are of the top 10 in no particular order.
- Naps
- Lost of time to catch up on reading
- The pugs do not have to be in the crate/inside all day. (less dog mom guilt)
- Lunch dates with Josh and other friends.
- Lots of time to respond to emails and Facebook messages.
- Lots of time to get/keep the home in order.
- Lots of time to cook or bake new things.
- Lots of time to catch up on unfished crafts.
- Lots of time for online bargain hunting/widow shopping/pinterest.
- Lots of time....
Although this time is a little boring, I am thankful for it. Most people would kill for the kind of time I am getting right now. To be honest, I am enjoying it more than I thought I would. I think trying to enjoy everyday for what it is, is the key to being happy at any "job". Josh and I are both starting a lot of new things and I hope we enjoy everything. We shall see how we are both liking our new roles in a month.
3 comments:
Wouldn't it be neat if we could just trade time? Like, you get bored and give me a call and I'm swamped at work and so you go to my office and plan some parties. Then, you miss baby and I get tired of being home and we swap.
This. Could. Be. Awesome. :)
(Plus, you know, it means I can continue to put off making any kind of real decision. Ha.)
It would be neat to trade time. Planning parties sounds like a fun job! I am sure, like any job, it has it moments where you want to be home. I think I will to develop this "trading time" ability quicker than I think. I am sure I will get used to this... the other option in losing my mind.
When are you due?
I love the Josh-list #10....He gets paid! ;) I also really like your new blog.
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