[waterknob1234]

I haven't been here much lately. I start a new job next week and I am so looking forward to the new job.

I have so many mixed emotions going all over the place. On a certain level I will be so glad to be out of the toxic office I have been working in for four and a half years. On the other hand I know how to do my job here, despite the negativity. There is a lot of new stuff I have to learn for my new job. I will miss friends and patients I know at the old job. But I so want to be successful at my new job. I remember having those same feelings when I left the job I had at a dry cleaner's to work at my present job. Then later I wished I had never left the dry cleaner's. I took a job doing something that I think I would love because it involves history. And I love history.

I will be driving a large vehicle so I have to get my health in better order. I barely passed my DOT physical because my blood pressure was too high. I have also been having chest pains which increase in severity when my blood pressure goes up. I have an appointment at the doctor's office tomorrow. The Junior manager at our office is angry with me for going to the doctor and I think she is angry with me for leaving.

I know I will leave a short-handed office even more short-handed. However, I could not let a good job opportunity pass. It has been a somewhat stressful week trying to tie up loose ends on my old job while studying material for the new job. I will be glad when all the transition is over.

[purplek0ala]

Best of luck with your new job!
Hope the transition is smooth for you.

Hey waterknob, you've been so unhappy in this job for such a long time. Now that the time is finally approaching to change jobs, it's completely normal to feel how you are feeling. Even though you've been unhappy, it's also 'known' to you. You came to know what to expect. Things were consistent. Taking a new step forward for a change you've been seeking can still be frightening in a sense. Make you feel anxious? It's new, and a bit unknown. But you leave behind the unhappiness and stress, and will be entering into a whole new world! It's hard when the excitement and anxiety/fear overlap. It's also quite normal to feel somewhat guilty, sorry for, leaving the staff at your current job. But you have to hold onto your future! This transition I know hasn't been easy, but you will get through it! I wish you much happiness and success in your new job

[Frankbtl]

Hey waterknob, you passed your DOT physical!!! That's great news!!!
And the blood pressure, the chest pains.........well it's completely understandable if you're still feeling under some stress/anxious which could effect those.
Afterall new job.......plenty of "unanswered questions".........but it is a positive move remember, away from this job and all of those negatives you've been experiencing, into a job/a career in an area you are passionate about.
So with that visit to your doctor, and a little less stress...........
But don't forget you gave this job your best, more than your best for plenty long enough. Like we've said there come times when you have to put yourself first.
And some of your friends there well maybe you could still meet up with them after you start your new job??
And patients.........while I'm sure some of them will miss you too, they'd want the best for you as well, right??
So another CONGRATS on this move ahead!!!

Alison

[Fuzzybear]

[SeekerOfLife]

I am happy for you! Of course you are nervous. It is ok. Take it one step at a time.

[waterknob1234]

I physically felt better today and my blood pressure was good at the doctor's office. My doctor wants me to have a stress test which I will do when things settle. I have to see what kind of insurance I will have. I hope I can continue to see the same doctor. I was so very exhausted and arthritis was bugging me. Of course we have had lots of rain and a serious cold front so that may have something to do with it. Temperatures in the fifties are not normal for where I live at the end of April.

Tomorrow is my last day at the old office. Then I will go to Atlanta for the weekend. My son is graduating with his Master's degree on Friday. I am very proud of him.

[eggplantlife]

Yeah! Last day! You made it through rough times and now for new adventures. May your body be healthy.

It looks like both you and your son are going through some new adventures in life. It's wonderful you are moving forward.

I haven't been here a while and am glad I saw your post.

Much love and blessings my friend.

[Frankbtl]

Hi waterknob, really good news from the doctors visit!!!
Hope you have a good weekend and..........a brand new start when you get back!!!
You deserve it!!!

Alison

[TheOriginalMe]

((((((Waterknob))))))
At last you have got away from that place. I expect that your physical and mental health will improve in a new environment.

Have a nice weekend in Atlanta, you deserve it.

[tigerlily84]

Hi waterknob! I'm so happy for you! Starting a new job is scary but at least you won't be in that toxic office any longer. I hope the transition goes well. Also: congratulations to your son!

How was your last day?

[Sirensong18]

Congrats on the new job! Don't let yourself feel guilty about leaving them 'short handed'. It was a toxic environment, and you needed to get out of there. End of story. You have to do what is best for you and your health. F them if they're upset about it.

Hugs!