[Mountaindewed]

I don’t think I have ever felt safer at work then I did today.

[seesaw]

A really big client just came back for an even bigger project and I'm very excited. My business is growing, and I may actually bring on a full-time employee (beyond myself) this year.

[Have Hope]

I retained a client that could have been lost today, but based on my proposal they're in. YAY!

[WastingAsparagus]

I may be paid $415 on February 15 for a translation job I did. (I realize a lot of people might wonder about the may). And the answer is complicated.

[WastingAsparagus]

Originally Posted by WastingAsparagus

I may be paid $415 on February 15 for a translation job I did. (I realize a lot of people might wonder about the may). And the answer is complicated.

I finally got paid! Ha. I am so happy about this.

[Turtle_Rider]

Today marks my first week at my new job. I began to adjust with my workplace's environtment and the work pace. I am glad that it's better than I expected. It's been so long since I felt so content at work like these past three days.

[rechu]

I am wrapping up my 3rd week of steady freelancing for my new client. I’ve been doing about 20-22 hours a week. They seem happy with my work. There are some things I still need to fine tune, but they are willing to work with me on them and seem happy with my progress.

I was just asked if I want to increase my hours. On the one hand I like working part-time, but the extra money would be good, so I am considering it. I’ve been doing 3 projects a week. My idea is to offer to try 4 projects next week to see how it goes. That would be around 30 hours a week.

[bpforever1]

I got a part-time job paying 34 dollars an hour teaching online and in the classroom. I start training tomorrow online. I have to hold onto this job because my family thinks it is a waste of time. I will do my best!

[Have Hope]

I applied for a VP role in my field! Now I just pray I get an interview... so it's good news, but not quite yet.

[Discombobulated]

Well today was much better than last Sunday's disaster at work - good team effort and 6 months in with our new manager and I still think she's great.

[SlumberKitty]

Got to order two shirts from Land's End today for work, with the company logo on it, and the company paid for it, and it's free clothes, and I got to shop while on company time. Woo Hoo! I got two long sleeved blue button down shirts with white logos

[seesaw]

Not my client but someone in my client's department mentioned they wanted to chat with me so they called today. I was so worried it was something bad. Turns out she was curious if I was interested in working at the university in a full-time position! I was very flattered, and we had a nice conversation. I let her know that I am disabled and so working as a consultant allows me to go to appointments and be sick and not impact anyone but myself. I also explained that I do better financially as a consultant too, right now. But it was a very good conversation, and we got to know each other a bit, which is great, and so I feel like I made another ally in the university, and another person who may refer me if a researcher needs help on a grant or publishing their research.

It was also a huge ego boost. Not that I need my head to be any bigger, lol!

[bpforever1]

I finished training and will be advancing to the next step which is to meet my recruiter in person. I will be given a contract then. I am ok with this. The bad thing about this job is that it has no benefits. It has paid transportation though. I can’t complain too much because I have not worked for two years. I was lucky to find a job which can lead to a full-time schedule. I will try to do this job for a year or two then decide to return to school. I am getting old but have to remain stable and gain more stamina. I am doing fine now but know as the stress increases, I will have to deal with it. I am going to exercise by walking everywhere and eating healthy. I am looking forward to working again!

[bpforever1]

The company recruiter sent me an e-mail stating that I will be given an offer in person. This is music to my ears!! The problem is I have to move there. However, I am happy!!

[Have Hope]

Work has been going well lately.

[BreakForTheLight]

I had to move to another desk today and even though it's a bit lonely being away from the rest of my team, I feel much better sitting in a slightly more quiet corner than I did right in the middle of the open plan office with people and noise ALL around me.

[rechu]

Break for the Light - Yeah, open office plans suck. My last employer operated like that. I eventually was able to work from home, but had to train in the office for various months first. Due to space issues, I was initially in a small conference room, which was nice, but then they stuck me in a loud, annoying area close to the kitchen. It was so distracting. And, the times when I did have to come in to work at the office, they stuck me wherever there was an empty desk. I had no choice of my surroundings.

I’m glad you are in an area with some more peace and quiet now. I don’t know how companies think people can be productive in an open plan office.

[BreakForTheLight]

It's not like there isn't plenty of research showing how bad open plan offices are. Not only less productive but for employee health as well.

I think it's also not just the volume but the type of noise as well. At my last office, the noise level was higher which was distracting, sure. But a lot of it was crates being dragged along the floor, heavy boxes being dropped - ocassionally people shouting. It was annoying but nowhere near as stress-inducing as being surrounded by people talking. And not just the noise but also the people are draining for an introvert.

[Have Hope]

I received a very nice compliment and a big kudos for a job well done from my most negative and difficult client today. Then I received a high five and a "great job" from my boss's boss who reports to the CEO, and a "great job" on that call from the CEO's son who works with us. All around, a very positive day!!! Yay!

[rechu]

I'm glad you had a good day, Have Hope, I know how you've been struggling at work..