A Lot

I know I haven’t written anything in awhile— a lot has been going on. I’m still at the same job, and I’m trying to move to a different shift so that I will be happier and more energized. It’s slow going; management says they don’t want to take people away from the shift I’m currently on, but they recently moved someone from my shift to another department, so I don’t believe that is the reason for the delay. I’ve wanted this for over a year and they say everyone who wants to go to that shift is on a first-come-first-serve list. Again, I don’t believe that, since they let a woman who requested the same thing after I did transfer to that shift already. I’m looking for a better opportunity elsewhere, because I’ve had enough. Then there’s the party— in a rare instance of me being social, I have decided to throw a costume/pumpkin-carving party this year. I’m inviting friends and coworkers, and everyone seems really excited. So was I, initially… then the doubt crept in. What if they don’t like my place? What if something goes wrong? What if my cat freaks out? What if I say something that I shouldn’t? Now I’m really worried and wondering if I made a stupid decision.

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It doesn't seem like you are being treated fairly at work. I can definitely identify with that. The worries you express about your party are also something I can identify with. Wish I knew what to say to help but sadly I am in the same boat or at least a different boat in the same sea. Hope things work out for the best for you!

Hi Yaowen-- thank you for your support; my party was a success, amazingly, and I have accepted a new job that is a better fit for me. Things are looking up :-)

Glad to hear it.

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Sometimes our brain will tell us things will be worse than they really will be. Mine does that too. So glad everything turned out okay with the party! Good luck with the job situation.