Did I tell you I got a promotion?

All the same for your new year too.

They took much longer to decide than was anticipated. I am starting my computer based training tomorrow afternoon. The nice thing is that I will not need as much "in house" training, because I am familiar with the program books and the person centered care plans and medications for the ladies I will be working with.

I will work days, but also will have some on call time. Every other Saturday as well. If I work Saturday I will have Friday off, though.

What are your hours?

What a gift, but I do not know any songs about it. I like my eleventh day gift.

lez see - "On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, 11 Lords a Leapin'" I think that's right.

Have you ever looked into working for an inventory company? Around here it is called RGIS and I think you can find them online. I hope you get all the work you need.

I tried that. But something else came up. Thank goodness. The inventoring was standing on cement all day and I was supposed to memorize and be a certain speed on a number key pad. I think I'll be alright. The other inventoring was sub-contracted under temp services. I did that for awhile, but the job ran out after a few days. Take care and thanks. I think I will be alright. If I don't get enough subbing at one school, I'll add 2 more schools to my list. I've found if you sub for the right three schools, you work almost all the time, I just have to pick the right three. I just need to make enough extra money to put away for the summer months, too. Thanks and take care.

Most of the staff under me will be okay with it. I have one who will probably have issues with me being more authoritative. I will expect her to meet the standards others do, imagine that. They are all high school and college students who would not be eligible for it. One person, at least, who applied will have issues, not because it was me, but because she wanted this position, and really was not considered. Most of the people who are equal to me are thrilled, because they already know I am a team player and will share well with others. LOL. It does not hurt that I got the promotion because the person in this position got a promotion.

I am having lots of good days. Often they are busy, but it beats dying of boredom or not being able to be busy. I am so thankful for the things I have.

that's wonderful. i'm very thankful for everything i have to. keep up the good work.

I am learning a lot as well, but I enjoy that.

You know, Bob is always my biggest supporter. I hope we all get along with the changes I will make, and I also hope I can leave many things the same.

At some point I would love to be working from home. We will see what I can manage in the future. Meanwhile, this job suits me.

I do enjoy my new position, it makes me happy. I hope you find ways to meet your calling Rozie.

I do not ask for much else, except the ability to pace myself, and say no when I should.

It is great when things work out right.

Yes, the better salary is a good thing as well as the job satisfaction.

Thanks. I think so.

It makes me happy, because it feels like a good move for me and for the people I serve as well. I like it when the system seems to work the right way.

You are so right, promotions give us the opportunity to grow and develop. Thanks so much for the well wishes.

I am one of those people who takes on responsibility whether it is mine or not. Now I at least do have the opportunity to "encourage" good work ethics in my evening staff, and the pay increase actually is pretty satisfactory. I will be on call for five programs one week out of every five, with a pager. It will be okay. Often it is just for minor questions.

Yes, I am thankful to have a job. I have not always been fully employed.

The year has been going well Opal, but I am also glad to be able to be back here more, as well.

It makes me feel like my consistency and reliability have paid off. To me it is more than just a paycheck to do this kind of work.