It's no secret I've been frustrated with my job sharing situation. I tried to make it work. I kept hoping for the "share" part to come into place. Despite being told to be careful when I left my old job, I was certain things would be better. I admit it - I was wrong. You were right. Leopard. Spots. No changes.
For some, being the center of importance is a big deal. For me it's important to do a good job. I love the people I worked with and really wanted to stay within the department. I loved being able to help the staff with their projects, answering questions when they needed help, etc. I ended up learning new tasks to help wherever I was needed.
As it turns out this is exactly what opened a new door for me - but I digress.
I started looking around at job openings. Similar jobs are now being filled with college degree applicants. It seems a Bachelors degree is the new norm.
After a great deal of soul searching and long talks with my hubby, I decided to go back to school and finish my Spanish language degree.
Once I had the 'what' I needed a 'where. Locally there are several options. Northwest Nazarene University has a great program and I liked what I saw when looking around - until I saw the cost - over $13K a semester. I was so disheartened. My hubby told me we'd manage if this was where I wanted to go. Instead I looked into one of the other "local" schools. Same program. Closer to home. And about $10K less a semester. Honestly it was a no-brainer. I enrolled and was accepted. Say hello to this family's Boise State University student. Yep. This Vandal Mom is going to BSU. At least my favorite 7 year old is happy to have a Bronco Gramma. :-) Who know's maybe I'll use my student ID to buy football tickets to take him to a game?
I'm not going to start class until January. My sister and I planned a sibling trip for September, traveling to Washington DC to visit our little brother (lucky him). I really wanted to see this through - so opted to postpone classes until spring semester. This also gives me an opportunity to get my 'ducks' in a row.
At this point transcripts have been received and I will sit down with an adviser in September to discuss my veteran status, my credits and which classes I will need.
Part of that preparation was finding a job which would allow me to continue working AND go to school. A manager in our department told me there was going to be a part-time position open that I should look into. It's completely different from anything I've ever done - but applies some of tasks I've learned when helping out in the department.
I interviewed and was offered the job the day we left for the coast. What a relief to go on vacation knowing all of my plans were now in a good place.
When I returned I started right into my new Inventory Auditor position. I work 6-10 am Monday-Friday. Yes A.M. The most difficulty transition has been remembering to go to bed earlier for my 4:30 am wake up.
I love my new schedule. I love my job. It's SOOOO different. I'm responsible for unpacking pallets of freight, restocking the OR inventory and ordering new supplies. I also help with the billing for surgical equipment and implants brought in by vendors. ...And with these hours I hope for minimal interruption in my work schedule when I start classes. I feel like everything has fallen into place - confirming my decision to make such a big life change.
When I returned I started right into my new Inventory Auditor position. I work 6-10 am Monday-Friday. Yes A.M. The most difficulty transition has been remembering to go to bed earlier for my 4:30 am wake up.
I love my new schedule. I love my job. It's SOOOO different. I'm responsible for unpacking pallets of freight, restocking the OR inventory and ordering new supplies. I also help with the billing for surgical equipment and implants brought in by vendors. ...And with these hours I hope for minimal interruption in my work schedule when I start classes. I feel like everything has fallen into place - confirming my decision to make such a big life change.
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I am so PROUD of my wife. Mom, gramma, daughter, spouse, employee and now student. She does it all and does it well. Love you!
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