OK Here Is My Decision....

Last week, I posted that I had to make a big decision. I went back and forth, weighed the pro's and con's, waffled between change and staying in place....it was a struggle. I finally made my decision.

To some this might not be a monumental decision but for me......it was.

I am leaving the place that has been my home away from home for 11 of the 13 years I have lived in Columbia. I worked at Wachovia for 7 years and left for the wrong reasons. I went to 2 others jobs during the next 2 years and ended up back at Wachovia now Wells Fargo for another 4 years. It has been more than a job, it has provided me with some wonderful friends. With my work family, I have experienced weddings, births, graduations, illness and yes, even death. I spent almost more of my waking hours with my coworkers than I did with my family. There are bonds I have formed with my work friends that will not end with my departure.

So one more week and off I go......time for a new adventure. I am fortunate that I already know some of the people at my new job......that does make the change easier. I feel like a kid the night before the first day in a new school. I have already started asking questions.....can I wear my Croc's, do they have casual dress Friday, how many people will be on my team.......this is only the tip of the iceberg.....more questions will follow and in time I will know the answers.

My grandmother used to say she always looked forward to being in a new job about 3 months......she said by then you know where the office supplies are stored, where the bathroom is, you have gotten to know your coworkers and have a better idea of what is expected from you.

I am ready to start, my pencils are sharpened, my book bag is packed and my lunchbox is ready......now can someone tell me where my classroom is????