Return to Work

Do I Really

Do I really want to go back to work? I had a job interview today and was offered the job. While the people who interviewed me seem very nice. The thought going round and round in my head is, so I really want to dive headfirst back into the workforce, having to be somewhere at a certain time. Right now my time is my time. Doing whatever I feel like doing has been my mantra for a year now. 

New Is Always Better

Once again, I’ll be doing something I’ve never done. I’m always open to trying new things so that fact doesn’t bother me too much. Although at my last job the first two weeks were very overwhelming. I’m sure it won’t be any different with this job I’m sure I will be accepting. 

How Long Do I Stay

My interviewer (a very nice young girl) asked me how long they would have me. I informed her it would be for at least two years. The way the world is now, stockpiling money is something I feel the need to do. Day to day living is so expensive now it borders on being ridiculous. The rich get richer as they say. The rest of us have to work. 

I Love to Interview

Having a great work ethic helps with job interviews. I was asked how reliable I was (1 to 5). I told her five. She smiled and said, I could tell you were going to say that. She liked me. I did well in the interview. Coming across as personable, friendly, and outgoing. Sometimes I can fake it well. (Just kidding)

20 hours per week are all I want or need. It gives me something to do during the week, and oh yes let’s don’t forget weekends. Working in law enforcement weekend work was always a necessity. I’m used to it. 

Flexable Scheduling Helps

Sam, my interviewer, told me they are very flexible with their scheduling. She said, we know you have a life and that comes first. She asked me about days off and right now it’s Tuesdays and Sunday’s. My grandsons have football games and my husband Gary, and I do not miss many. We love watching them play. 

Am I a Cook

This new job I’ll be going into involves cooking. It is an Italian restaurant in the town I live in. It isn’t too far from our house so that is a huge plus in my book. Not having to drive far on wintry roads suits me well.  Working in a kitchen is not something I’ve done before. It doesn’t seem like hard work, but I’ll hold my opinion on that. There is always way more going on behind the scenes than we first realize. 

It Is a Huge Decision

This is a big decision on my part. Returning to work has its pros and cons. The first con I can think of is my time will not be my own anymore. Having to be at a certain place at a certain time is not something I thought I’d have to worry about anymore. Such is life, we don’t always get what we want. The first pro is a paycheck again. This will help out tremendously. I’m hoping to throw it in my savings and watch it grow. Life throws us many curves and we drive through all of them eyes wide open. Waiting for an opportunity. This must be mine, so I’ll plow ahead blindly at first like I always do. Catching onto a new job normally takes me a couple weeks. It depends on the number of duties there are. But most times I’m comfortable after a two-week period. 

Let's Go

If everything goes as planned. Tomorrow a text will be sent by me to Sam. I’ll accept the position they have offered me, and let orientation begin. Yikes, have I thought this through enough? Do I have any doubts this is the correct way forward for me? 

We will see what tomorrow brings. If I don’t like it there is always the option of quitting. I’m not a quitter though so I’d most likely stick it out for a while. Unless of course it’s unbearable for me to be there. Life’s too short to be at a job you hate. 

I'll miss my husband, my dogs, and my home.

I’ll put on my chef's hat and carry on, like I always do.

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