Well it has been a month back in public accounting. So far so good. I really am enjoying my days much more. They fly by. I like that my position is a decision making position. I am leading the office, one of my strengths. I have gotten over my fear of establishing credibility and just done my job as though I had never left.
It is a totally different group from when I left. All so much younger, fresh out of college. I took the group out for a happy hour. Immediately after I called Melissa, telling her just how old and out of place I felt. I remember those fancy free days, but that isn't even close to my place in life now. Heck, we bought a minivan this weekend.
I am finishing my one public audit, thank goodness and get to start the fun part of my job, tax returns. I am ready to start crossing off finished returns off of the tax calendar. Ready to call clients and bug them to send in their work. Sort of ready for a few late nights and a couple of Saturdays.
Our office has been under construction since I started and let's just say I am over that. I am so ready to take a box of Clorox wipes to that whole place. I am tired of living in dust, noise and random guys working on stuff and wanting to "chat". I am ready to have all the extra people out so we can organize it just how we like it.
The whole balance thing is going okay. I used to pick up the girls nearly everyday and that hasn't happened anymore. I haven't taken them to gymnastics yet either. I do meet them there but Tim has been picking them up from school and driving them there. It is just easier because he is in the same building as them, but I feel like that is my job. Gotta get over that kind of stuff. I did make a conscience decision not to volunteer for the book fair and basically farm out book fair activities to Tim. However, I am going to take off to go to the Valentine's parties and I am taking them to a dentist appointment. So while I don't get to participate in everything, I am still trying to participate in some things. I do feel bad about taking off for the parties. Since I am in the minority at work, I am worried that they will get tired of me leaving for kid things. I keep telling myself to get over it! But just being honest that is where my head is right now.
I also feel so scattered. I have been doing monthly meal planning and Feb. is not even done. Most of my meals the past few weeks have not gone as planned. I worked late several nights during the end of Jan and the meals just didn't get executed. Addy's lunches have contained far too many lunchables. Our house is messier than I like. Not all of this is due to my job. Basketball has been pretty crazy and we have all been battling a cold. We also bought a car, lots of pool work, some amazing weather so we worked outside, birthday parties and social events. So I guess maybe the last month has just been busy in general. I just know in industry there was no late nights and during the day I had lots of extra time. So I didn't have any extra pressures, but I keep reminding myself I was BORED! I am definitely not bored now.
So one month in... still working on balance (could be a life long battle).... but enjoying kicking butt and taking names. Biggest at home battle is meals and messes. Is it too early for the kids to start cooking dinners? haha
I will probably check back in after busy season. I kind of like having these little ramblings to look back on.
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