It is about time I filled you all in about the "change" I was waiting on. I want to go into great detail but I shouldn't and so I won't.
Friday was my last day at the hotel. I have really enjoyed working there and have made some good friends over my 3 years there. They completely shocked me by throwing me a pizza party with cake and I even got some presents. I got so overwhelmed with the surprise that I shed some tears. Everyone was so sweet to me. This won't be good bye as my parents will still stay there when they come down/up to visit and my wedding party will more then likely stay there when Brian actually proposes. If anyone ever needs a hotel that are staying in my area it will be the only place I recommend. Also some of my coworkers have plans to try and go out and do trivia night/karaoke which I am excited about!
I have given out my "good bye" presents as a "thank you" for the people I worked with. I had won a massage by "selling" (the word selling is used very loosely) the most massage appointments for a set period of time. I had never used it. I love massages but the process leading up to them make me feel self conscious and insecure and anxious so I avoid them. I gave that to Ms. Micki who helped me learn what to do during first shift and who is always there to help me if I need help with a guest. She really enjoys massages so I new she would love it. She did, she was so thankful and surprised! She kept asking me if I was sure I wanted to give it away. I am glad I was able to do something nice for her. I gave Chris (Carley's Dad) and Jenn (Xavier's Mom) a baby book of their respective babies. The theme for each book was "Baby's First Internship" as all the pictures were of them at work. Everyone loved it! It was great seeing Chris and Jenn smile like that. I kept getting so many compliments on the books. I didn't think I did anything all that special as I make photo books of EVERYTHING but based on people's reactions I created a master piece. I need to get my boss one too but I haven't figured out what to do. His world turned upside down during my notice so I feel like I should do something. I had gotten him a "Thing 1" golf ball from Universal Studios when Brian and I went to Florida several years ago and it is still sitting on his desk front and center. It makes me feel good that not only did he keep it but it is displayed prominently on his desk. It is going to have to be small but I know he would appreciate it and I feel like I should do something.
So what am I going to be doing? I am going to work for one of the major health insurance companies under a special division (I do not know if this division is only in my health insurance company or if all health insurance companies have this division so it will be referred to as a "special division" so I don't give away my health insurance company). I had to get a government clearance to get the job and a lot of it is confidential but from what I know and what I have seen publicized (If they publish it to the open I figure I can too) I will be helping fix/adjusts invoices. I have fixed a lot of bills for my current company and it is customer service so I will be good with that. It is going to be weird as I won't be multi-tasking as much and I am going to feel like I am doing everything I am supposed to be doing. I have go through 6-8 months training for this position; 4 hours of classroom training and 4 hours out on the phones doing what I just learned. I am excited that they are willing to spend all that time training me. During training I am working 8-5 but after I could work any hours between 7a-7pm. Hours are Monday through Friday, some overtime Saturdays if need be, and a set schedule. I would prefer my shift to end no later then 6pm so I can go to the gym (they have a fitness center) after work but I am just excited about it being M-F set schedule. They also have a cafeteria so I am hoping that will be a good way to meet people. The pay and benefits are also better as it is more of a corporate setting which is why Brian and I are able to afford the house.
Anyway, I am going to miss my coworkers and most of the guests at the hotel but I am excited about my new adventure coming up. I start Monday so I am becoming a bit nervous as I hate change and I so want to do well at this. I know I will it is just weird for the first day while you figure everything out.
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Whew, it's been awhile!
I have been so focused on knitting and so busy with the new changes that I have not had time to update.
1) Brian got the call he was waiting for.
We are very excited and he starts today. His current job knows and he is starting to work his two weeks this weekend I believe. Poor guy though, he won't have a day off until the Saturday my parents come down to visit (March 19th). M-F he works 8:15-5:15, Sat/Sun he works 11am to 11pm. His weekday schedule will cause us to have to redo our schedules. He and I have to get up at the same time now. Showers are not an issue as A) I usually take mine at night and B) we have to bathrooms. I am more concerned about sharing the kitchen and the fact that I do not rush as much when he is awake so I am going to have to force myself out of the house more then I usually do. Today I was "late" for work. I was about 5 minutes early but usually I am more like 15 minutes early. I completely blame that on not leaving the house as early as I normally do. I am not worried about not seeing him.....I hadn't seen him much at all the first 3 years of our relationship so a couple weeks more won't hurt too bad :).
Next stop: Buying a new car for him and saving for a house.
2) Coffee is evil
I only started drinking coffee 2 years ago or so when my friend Chris (Carley's dad) introduced me to Starbucks. At that point I would drink it every once in awhile. My dad always drinks coffee....he likes his coffee black. He would probably say I like cream and sugar with a little coffee. When I started day shift I used to drink an 8 ounce cup from the restaurant and I had to drink it before 9am. Any later and I would be up all night. A couple months ago, probably at this point, my work had made some changes and I know get to make my coffee in the back. I can use the coffee our guests get in their room and the condiments and I am all set. For awhile I would make a full pot but quickly realized that all the people that used to drink coffee from the restaurant are no longer drinking coffee...at least from here. However, I was pour happy and didnt have an 8 ounce cup so I started bringing in a thermos. I started to accidently fill it half way up and then started to fill it all the way up. I was still sleeping at night, wasn't jittery and it became a nice morning routine...talking to the monthlies while nursing my coffee.
Then I started realizing that I was getting headaches. Massive headaches at about 1pm. Almost like migraines. The phone would ring. You want to pick up the phone. It is your job. The more reservations you make, the more commission you bring home. You, generally, like talking with people. The noise of the ringing hurts so bad you have to answer the phone. The voice on the other side is either deafening or so soft you are straining to hear them and your head is throbbing so much you just want to get them off the phone so you don't ask them to speak up or quiet down. Your head hurts so bad that while you are doing everything you can to sound perky, excited, bubbly and friendly you know you don't. Since you know this you try not to say much because you definitely don't want to upset the guest. You find yourself leaning on the desk, phone up to you ear, grimacing and massaging your head praying the pain stops so you can go back to being yourself. Fortunately the guests on the other end aren't noticing anything wrong, heck some even recognize you and get all excited that they have reached you again. You find yourself walking outside because the fresh air helps a bit for as long as you are out there.
It got so bad that I started calling my mom to complain, not knowing what it was I was calling myself allergic to the lobby as I was fine elsewhere. I started talking to my co-workers about it. Then I decided to rule out the coffee. I wanted to prove it was not the coffee giving me the headaches. Well, it is Monday...otherwise known as my Thursday and I have not had coffee all week. Headache's are gone. Alot less stressed even when the phones are off the hook. I feel better at night (though I never realized I felt bad at night). Only down side is that I am crashing so so much earlier.
Coffee is evil
1) Brian got the call he was waiting for.
We are very excited and he starts today. His current job knows and he is starting to work his two weeks this weekend I believe. Poor guy though, he won't have a day off until the Saturday my parents come down to visit (March 19th). M-F he works 8:15-5:15, Sat/Sun he works 11am to 11pm. His weekday schedule will cause us to have to redo our schedules. He and I have to get up at the same time now. Showers are not an issue as A) I usually take mine at night and B) we have to bathrooms. I am more concerned about sharing the kitchen and the fact that I do not rush as much when he is awake so I am going to have to force myself out of the house more then I usually do. Today I was "late" for work. I was about 5 minutes early but usually I am more like 15 minutes early. I completely blame that on not leaving the house as early as I normally do. I am not worried about not seeing him.....I hadn't seen him much at all the first 3 years of our relationship so a couple weeks more won't hurt too bad :).
Next stop: Buying a new car for him and saving for a house.
2) Coffee is evil
I only started drinking coffee 2 years ago or so when my friend Chris (Carley's dad) introduced me to Starbucks. At that point I would drink it every once in awhile. My dad always drinks coffee....he likes his coffee black. He would probably say I like cream and sugar with a little coffee. When I started day shift I used to drink an 8 ounce cup from the restaurant and I had to drink it before 9am. Any later and I would be up all night. A couple months ago, probably at this point, my work had made some changes and I know get to make my coffee in the back. I can use the coffee our guests get in their room and the condiments and I am all set. For awhile I would make a full pot but quickly realized that all the people that used to drink coffee from the restaurant are no longer drinking coffee...at least from here. However, I was pour happy and didnt have an 8 ounce cup so I started bringing in a thermos. I started to accidently fill it half way up and then started to fill it all the way up. I was still sleeping at night, wasn't jittery and it became a nice morning routine...talking to the monthlies while nursing my coffee.
Then I started realizing that I was getting headaches. Massive headaches at about 1pm. Almost like migraines. The phone would ring. You want to pick up the phone. It is your job. The more reservations you make, the more commission you bring home. You, generally, like talking with people. The noise of the ringing hurts so bad you have to answer the phone. The voice on the other side is either deafening or so soft you are straining to hear them and your head is throbbing so much you just want to get them off the phone so you don't ask them to speak up or quiet down. Your head hurts so bad that while you are doing everything you can to sound perky, excited, bubbly and friendly you know you don't. Since you know this you try not to say much because you definitely don't want to upset the guest. You find yourself leaning on the desk, phone up to you ear, grimacing and massaging your head praying the pain stops so you can go back to being yourself. Fortunately the guests on the other end aren't noticing anything wrong, heck some even recognize you and get all excited that they have reached you again. You find yourself walking outside because the fresh air helps a bit for as long as you are out there.
It got so bad that I started calling my mom to complain, not knowing what it was I was calling myself allergic to the lobby as I was fine elsewhere. I started talking to my co-workers about it. Then I decided to rule out the coffee. I wanted to prove it was not the coffee giving me the headaches. Well, it is Monday...otherwise known as my Thursday and I have not had coffee all week. Headache's are gone. Alot less stressed even when the phones are off the hook. I feel better at night (though I never realized I felt bad at night). Only down side is that I am crashing so so much earlier.
Coffee is evil
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