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Dayum

Didn't win the lotto. The weather outside is GORGEOUS! It would have been the perfect first day of the rest of my life had I won. *sigh*

Lately I have been feeling caged up. Maybe it's spring? I don't know. I just feel like when I am telling my co-workers that I am going down the hall (to pee, because we have to let each other know for phone coverage) I just want to flee. That or scream "What the F is wrong with a call going to voicemail????" But I mean really... we are only in the year 2008. Working for a boss who will NOT give up paper and will not use the outlook scheduler and will NOT use his blackberry for reminders, well, what can I expect.

I wish I knew a way to sustain myself outside this '9-5' BS. I want some freedom in my day. I want to be able to pee without announcing it to my co-workers. I am not against working at all, I just can't stand this being "owned" business, ya know? I really think there is a difference. When I do my pet sits I enjoy myself. I like hanging out with cats and dogs and making sure they are played with, fed and have fresh water. I love it. I just can't make ends meet in this area on that alone.

I need to start thinking outside the box. I need to come up with REASONABLE idea's of what to do. I was told about freelancing for extra money, but then I was told it's very hard to get into. I need to find something within my reach. Although I also could start reaching further. I just can't take this much longer. I am going insane taking orders from others for shit they don't want to do themselves. Ah, the life of an admin...

It's not all bad. I am learning new things here, and honestly, if that was the main focus of my day, I would probably be happier. Alas it's not. It's a small chunk of my week. But again, what can ya do...

Can you see me at my next interview?

Interviewer: Why do you want to leave your current job?
Me: Because I had to tell them every time I had to pee, and I drink a lot of water so it got old.

*sigh*

Happy hump day everyone!

posted on May 7, 2008 6:54 AM ()

Comments:

Phones wouldn't be sooooo bad at work if the crazy boss would only use email. Talking to him feels like part of my soul is being sucked away. I got yelled at yesterday for not paging someone - but our paging system sucks.

I wanted to quit yesterday - so I know how you feel.
comment by sexysadie on May 8, 2008 1:38 PM ()
I tell everyone now at this trade show that I am at everytime I have to use the ladies room. It's not fun believe me. Did I mention that I miss you?
comment by spicybitch on May 7, 2008 7:08 PM ()
You need a job in tune with what you love. You'll find it... and then you'll look back and laugh at the days you had to announce every time you had to go pee.
comment by mellowdee on May 7, 2008 4:03 PM ()
I'm getting really tired of answering the phones myself. I've only been doing it for a few months. The worst for me is scheduling my lunch hour everyday. *bleck!*
comment by sexysadie on May 7, 2008 2:59 PM ()
When I'm faced with major decisions, I sit down and make lists of the choices. It's not an ordinary list though with pros on the left side of the page and cons on the right. It is a system that gives points to each "thing" on the list. The points range from 0 to 6 with 6 being what is very, very important to you. If you have a couple of things in mind, you would make two lists, then add up the points. The one with the highest total is probably the one you want to do. HTH.
comment by catdancer on May 7, 2008 2:14 PM ()
Like Jeri, I changed careers when I was about 40 too. I was 39 when I got my first full time teaching job. It took three years of college (on top of a bachelor's and a masters) to do it but it was soooooo worth it. I loved every minute of it. If it's your mortgage that's holding you back, sell your condo and go for the change. Sell it even if you lose money on the deal. I've known people that have lost $20,000 or $30,000 when selling their houses but were delighted to do it. Go for it!
comment by catdancer on May 7, 2008 2:03 PM ()
Kristy, life is too short to be stuck doing something that you hate! The reason I became a teacher is because I actually like it. The kids are new every year, I enjoy what I teach and I'm good at it. It's not a chore going into work most mornings. Listen, if you want to work with animals, that's where you need to be. This will make you old before your time. Figure something out. Check around. Even if you can take it on as a part time job, just to know that you can go there twice a week. Think about it. Love ya, Deb
comment by teacherwoman on May 7, 2008 1:52 PM ()
dayum is it the same as dayo.What do I know
comment by fredo on May 7, 2008 9:44 AM ()
There are ways to get out of the 9 - 5 work-a-day world, but not without risks and not without lowering your standard of living, at least for a little while.
I got out of teaching because I couldn't stand the BS from the administrators any longer. (These were simply men and women who were mainly concerned about looking good in the newspapers, and to hell with the kids.)
After quitting, I went into business. It was a HUGE step, and scary as all hell at first. Lots of sacrifices, but they all paid off in the end, and I'm living a life that I never dreamed possible before.
comment by hayduke on May 7, 2008 9:27 AM ()
You know I think you would be great owning a pet service...you know where folks drop off their pets during the day, or when they have to go out of town...It would be your "own" business, and you would be around the animals you love..
comment by elfie33 on May 7, 2008 8:15 AM ()
Ah, just make a sign "I'm away from my desk to pee"
comment by blogdreamz on May 7, 2008 7:55 AM ()
Money is always a hard issue, but there are better admin jobs out there. I love mine. It took me a long time to find it, but I eventually did.
comment by kissy2008 on May 7, 2008 7:43 AM ()
Christy, you need to do what you love. How about starting Vet school, maybe you can find a few night classes? Or get a grant and go full time.
You are too young and have too much life ahead of you to be chained to a job you hate. I changed careers at 40 and have never been sorry.
comment by elderjane on May 7, 2008 7:21 AM ()

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