It's official. I just got done giving my notice at work, although I realize as I write this I still need to put it in writing for them to make it official and everything.
That last sentence was written 4 hours ago. Crazy how busy things can get. I had the normal friday lunch at work. Even smaller then normal as everyone is in and out this week with things. Last summer I started friday salads at work mainly as I was getting way too much lettuce from my food share. It's a great way to bring folks together - everyone just brings a minor something and in the end you have a rich and bountiful lunch. The other thing I'm a big advocate of is the wonderful game of Pounce. So this afternoon I took a bit longer lunch and taught some new interns lunch while playing with some veterns. And, of course, it doesn't hurt that I won 5 of the 6 games. I had to loose one, you know :) So nice and warm fuzzies which is why I think I'm not super excited about the new job.
It's a great opportunity and I'm pretty much at my last straw here. The compensation is in a whole other league (yay), the technical work is more challenging and cutting edge, and the scope of the projects I'll be working on a much larger scale (bigger environmental impact) and international. I get to do as much or little travel as I want. There's a bunch of projects over in the middle east as that area is booming like nothing else. Apparently the new place did/does work on the new Doha airport - visiting opportunities maybe! I can even live oversees for a period of time if I want to (several weeks to years). Not sure that I do, but nice to have the opportunity.
I got to meet some of the staff for the new job last night for drinks and I was disappointed. I think it's unfair as most of my good friends in Boston are through work. Work is like a second family which is very rare, so hard for a new firm to compete. To put a spin on it, I've been trying to be good at seperating work and social life, and this will allow it to be easier.
So I'm happy. The change will be really good and reinvigorate me. I don't really look forward to going into work much anymore which means it's time for a change. I'm just a little apprehensive but I think that's due to all the other things that's been going on around me. It seems like the proverbal rug has been pulled out quite a bit lately. Which just means some good times are around the corner. I'll miss the old place but look forward to all the wonderful opportunities of the new place. And as a reminder, I was a little apprehensive when starting here, so it's normal.
1 comment:
how exciting! i hear ya about the change though, it can be such a pain in the ass. it would be great to see an old familiar face around here, even if just for a little bit!
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