(Today I am over at Teatime Thoughts talking a little bit about why I blog...if you are visiting from Teatime: Welcome!!)
But I am also here, talking a little bit more about recent work
events. For those of you who do not know, as of a few weeks ago, I had been
working in the U.S. Senate for two and a half years.
events. For those of you who do not know, as of a few weeks ago, I had been
working in the U.S. Senate for two and a half years.
That's me being free and happy.
As I have alluded to recently, I have started a new job after three
(shall we say, glorious?) weeks of unemployment.
(shall we say, glorious?) weeks of unemployment.
At first, everything felt like a disaster, but looking back over the past few weeks,
I think it is safe to say that things happened perfectly. Literally, the day I lost my job, Eric told
me that his coworker's wife was looking to hire somebody where she
worked. The following business day, I had an interview. And then a
second one. And then I was filling out paperwork and had the privilege
of actually relaxing for a few weeks without the stress of
job-hunting. Honestly, the whole thing could not have worked out better.
me that his coworker's wife was looking to hire somebody where she
worked. The following business day, I had an interview. And then a
second one. And then I was filling out paperwork and had the privilege
of actually relaxing for a few weeks without the stress of
job-hunting. Honestly, the whole thing could not have worked out better.
And it turns out, I really needed those three weeks to let the stress ease its way out of my life. Eric and I didn't realize how heavily my work stress was weighing on our new little marriage.
The day I lost my job (I won't go into the details, but I will say it
was a complete shock to me, and everyone else on staff, and I am just
getting over being really, really frustrated by all of it partly due
to the fact that Congress has no HR department...), I was sort of a
mess. But looking back, it is pretty clear that God knew exactly what
He was doing (surprise!!).
was a complete shock to me, and everyone else on staff, and I am just
getting over being really, really frustrated by all of it partly due
to the fact that Congress has no HR department...), I was sort of a
mess. But looking back, it is pretty clear that God knew exactly what
He was doing (surprise!!).
I feel so rejuvenated now that I am away from that place. I am so
happy where I am right now!
happy where I am right now!
I have not really mentioned anything about my time working in the U.S.
Senate, because it is not really necessary and all of you who know me
know aaaaall the lovely details! I will say, however, that, while it
was overall a disappointing experience, I have learned so much.
And I think it is worth talking about.
Senate, because it is not really necessary and all of you who know me
know aaaaall the lovely details! I will say, however, that, while it
was overall a disappointing experience, I have learned so much.
And I think it is worth talking about.
And I will be talking more about what I have learned...soon. :)
I cannot wait for this! And also, I have that same pink sweater, just dropping that in there. :D
ReplyDeleteAnd I could not be happier for you! I think you know this though.... next order of business: getting an above-ground office!
ReplyDeleteYays! (also, cute picture)
ReplyDeleteAnd I second Jennifer's comment. Above ground is the way to go.
Hooraaaaaay! Jensquare, I have noticed in the few recent pics of you on fb that you look less stressed. Fo real. Hooray!
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