So today is my last day at my job. I have a whole week off next week all to myself, which will be kind of weird. I'm already thinking of things to do though - some "have to do" stuff like cleaning out my closet, getting a mammogram and going to the DMV and some "want to do" stuff like getting a massage and going to the movies with Aaron.
It's kind of bittersweet today. On the one hand, I will miss this place and several people. On the other, I'm really getting excited about the new job. I was at Legal Tech this week and there were (strangely enough) a lot of people buzzing about my new gig and telling me what a great company I was joining and how they would have snatched me up if they had only known I was looking. Well, geez I can't exactly broadcast that I'm looking for a new job while I'm working somewhere. Believe me, word gets around and it would not be a good idea. However, it is gratifying to know that some very heavy hitters in my business would welcome a call from me should things not work out at the new place.
I have to confess to feeling a bit of what I'm calling "survivor guilt". I know SO many people who have lost their jobs, are looking, scared and worried frantically about what comes next. And here I am sitting pretty with a new opportunity that comes with a bright future (I hope!) and a great pay check. I guess I'm not used to being lucky about anything. I've been a little quiet about the whole thing because I don't want to offend anyone. And anyone who knows me knows that being quiet does not come naturally to me.
So just one more day. My boss *cough* is taking my assistant and me out to lunch today. We're going to one of my favorite places so I guess I can tough it out :)
I tried to get a bunch of people to out for drinks last night but no one wanted to go. It is a pretty standard thing here that everyone goes out for "leaving drinks" (remember, we're British) just before someone leaves but I guess I don't rate that because no one organized one for me and the response I got yesterday for my improvised thing was not great.
However, I have been tipped off that there is going to be a surprise party for me later today. Have I mentioned that I HATE surprise parties? No? Well I do. I have always found them to be rather embarrassing and annoying.
O well. C'est la vie.
Onward and upward!!
