People always make such a big deal out of change. I don’t think I’ve ever really thought to much about it, or had a concious problem with it… until this last week. I’m making a big change in positions at work, and all week long I haven’t been able to sleep well or eat right. At least the change is what I’m attributing those problems to. I’m going from one great job to another, but they are very different positions. I’m sure things are going to be fine, but I keep thinking in the back of my mind – did I make the right decision? I will miss my current team very much, I have some great friends there and it will be lonely not to be with them all the time. Not that I won’t see them… but not in quite the same way, no longer a part of the team. I have one more week left in my current position, with alot on my plate there still to do – so it is making it difficult for me to mentally prepare for what I’ve got coming up. I also need to clean out my desk and all my filing cabinet draws. I don’t have a place to put all that junk in my new position…. what do I do with it all?
My current role is very demanding, and takes alot of energy even after I leave the office. Not uncommon for me to work a 10+ hour day there and then spend a few more hours of prep time at home getting ready for the next day. My new role will be challenging, but pretty much when I’m done for the day, I’m done. There won’t be much baggage to take home with me. In a weird way I’m worried about that too. What am I going to do with all this free time? I love being busy and sometimes have a hard time when I end up with to much free time on my hands. Maybe this will give me an opportunity to pursue other things I’ve wanted to do. Maybe go back to school again too. I need to make a plan…
I have nightmares that I’ve been kicked off of my current team and back down to a much lower starting position within the company. I peak into my old office and see everyone in there and I know that I’m no longer a part of that team and everything they do.
So I know the weirdness of leaving your old team even if you’re still going to be able to see them throughout the day.
Do what I’d do. Just understand that whatever team you are on at any given point in your life is the coolest team there is, simply because you are now a member of that team. It’s worked out pretty good for me so far
As for the free time, maybe you could start a blog or something. …oh wait
btw, fix your pic! I’m even being so nice as to send you a resized version
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I think these Changes will be really good overall.
I just realized – will this change have any impact on our upcoming scheduled vacations?