Raise the woof.
I got a job. I got a job. I got a job!
Excuse my incessant tail wagging but when life arrives on your doorstep in a big bow, it is hard to resist. My new position & new people who I will be spending most of my waking hours with are fantastic.
But before I get ahead of myself, do you want the good news or bad news? Ok bad it is.
- I tacked on 10 more minutes to my commute, for a grand total of 30. Have I mentioned how much I loathe driving?
- I inherited an extra toll booth, for a grand total of 3 each way. Quantifying that cost, I’m looking at almost $25 each week just to participate at work. Have I told you how broke I am?
- I downgraded from a MAC laptop to an archaic PC desktop. I won’t even entertain the silly TV commercials, there is no question which computer system is supreme.
- I moved from a corner office with (many) windows, full equipped with a company-provided plant, to a desolate corner cubicle. Dreadful.
Now for the good.
- My role is couture, to fit my creative curves. Just how I like it. Not sure how I’ve managed to pull this off, but every job I’ve ever had has been custom designed for my skill sets and interests. Not only do I get to stay within my comfort zone and finagle in public relations and viral marketing, but I’m also expanding my wing span to include brand management…something I’ve never done. My products range from established heavy hitters already in market to brand spankin’ new ones I’ll help birth in the delivery room.
- Did I mention these products are within the pet industry? I love love love animals. Grew up with a Boston Terrier and my insides haven’t been right after losing Molly. I melt on sight at four-legged friends.
- The building is gigantic with a production facility, warehouse and office space… the perfect equation to feel barren and cold. But oh no, that isn’t the case, because it has furry friends in every nook and cranny. Employees bring their pets to work. Not only does that make for much more eventful trips down hallways, but it is efficient since product testing takes place on the regular.
- My job security is sky high. This business and the industry itself are doing very well. Even though the economy is in a sad state, consumers continue to treat their pets like their own children.
Speaking of, the beau and I have been yapping about adopting a pup for years now, but can never decide on a breed. We both bark out our individual argument for varying paw sizes. Ultimately, backyard space or lack there of, has always been the deciding factor. Sooner or later, a duel petship will take place, but I’m thinking sooner given my new daytime gig. And besides, I’m not ready to produce a 2-legged offspring, so a cutie patootie canine will have to suffice for now instead.
