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Un-unemployed

I'm no longer unemployed.

I don't like that term because it sounds like you wish you were employed, and except for the financial implications, I haven't missed it much. But whatever.

I've been without a paying job for almost 3 years, but today that ended. I became official at my new part-time job, and as first days go, it was pretty great. The people are super nice...which is not news, since we were already members at the Y before I got a job there. I think I'll like the actual "job" part, too.

Today was computer training, part 1, and tomorrow evening will continue that. I am looking forward to the point where I am once again knowledgeable about what I do and am able to do it without thinking about it. It is weird to be in a completely different environment from the medical practice surroundings that I've worked in for the last 15 years where I could do anything in any situation that could be thrown at me. No more big responsibility and people reporting to me, etc. I'm back to being a small fish on the bottom of the stream. But somehow I don't mind how far I've "fallen."

I think it's gonna be a good thing... and I'm very thankful for that.

Tomorrow M starts his new job. We're excited for it, too. Changes all around!
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  1. RosaMarch 28, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    I am so happy for you guys. Congratulations!

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  2. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Sounds like you are making the best of an interesting situation. Good stuff.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Yay! I hope all that days that follow are as good as that first one! And I hope M has a great first day too!!

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  4. TriciaMarch 28, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    congrats, RK!!! change is good! Esply the kind that comes with a paycheck.

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  5. CateMarch 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    yay! sounds good.

    FWIW, I've had a couple of small-fish jobs since having kids, and there's something really nice about it. Not being the one in charge of stuff. Not having major responsibility, beyond things that are totally do-able, especially compared to needy kids.

    When I was working in the library 2 nights a week, when William was a baby, I got a 15 minute break and it was often the high point of my day. Fifteen minutes all! to! myself! A dream come true.

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  6. RodMarch 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Glad you are off to a great start. Hope M's starts off well, too.

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  7. CathyMarch 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Congrats! Hope you love it!

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  8. RochelleMarch 28, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Congrats! Hope it continues to be a positive and hope M's new job is fabulous too!

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  9. JennyMarch 28, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Hope you guys both made it through day numero 1 and 2!! :)

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  10. JRSApril 9, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Congrats to you both!
    ---Jen

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  11. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Congrats! Hope it all works out for you and your hubby :) I recently went back to work as well after almost 7 yrs of unemployment for pay- it's a change but doing ok so far...

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