…for just three days this week - not so bad. Plus, it’s super quiet here and should be all three days. Most folks took this week off, making for an 11-day vacation. I decided to “cover” for the team this year, but since I took Wed/Thurs off last week and we had Friday off as well, I’ve had a 6-day vacation without even trying! It’s been nice. But I’m back.
I spent so much time this morning just thinking about the possibility of this new job. It’s a Sr. Manager level position, which would be a lateral move for me, but I think that was done deliberately so that a certain couple of people who’re already directors wouldn’t go for it. It’s kind of complicated, but I absolutely believe that’s why the position is titled that way.
So it would be a lateral move for me....I’ve been at this same level for 4 years, and I’m ready for some movement, but I think even a lateral move to this position would work for me because it would be a different mindset - plus I think I’d try to work it so that I could have a review in 6 months, potentially getting a title promotion to director. I know I shouldn’t put so much stress on the title, but it would certainly help me with my next move.
I desperately need to shake things up in my career. I’ve been saying that for a couple of years now, but look, it’s just like I told my dad while we were visiting, I need to either move around within this company, or I need to move out of the company. It’s just that simple. If I don’t get this new job, it’s a sign that I must move on to something else. Because, like I’ve written here before, I don’t think my boss will take too kindly the fact that I want to move out from under him. Nice guy, sure, but the fact that he seems to have little trust in what I do makes me feel handicapped.
I started writing this entry yesterday. So now it’s Wednesday. Another quiet day in the office. In fact, I think it’s even more dead than yesterday. I got a lot of emails done yesterday, but not much more than that. Today, I think I’m going to try to clear out some more of the clutter in my office space. I’ve been thinking a lot about de-cluttering and feng shui lately…especially since I’m about to move soon.
Speaking of moving and feng shui, I have now become obsessed with the apartment building I’m interested in moving to. I don’t even have an apartment reserved, but I’m hoping with the beginning of the year that there will be a couple more opportunities within this building.
There is one floor plan that, according to feng shui, has the most perfect layout. It is a very open floor plan, one whole side of the square layout is a wall of windows in both the living room and the bedroom. Just flooded with natural light - a VERY important factor for me!
At first, I wanted a floor plan on the side of the building facing south, with a view of some really amazing landmarks of [my city]. But now, looking at the other side (which is the one that has been available), I think I want this side of the building! The views are still incredible from the high floors (30th/31st)
I have been stalking the website to see when/if more apartments become available, and actually stalking the physical building because I live so close and walk the dog past the building every day.
Last night, I took the dog for a walk over to the dog park area across from the building. A couple came by with their two menacing-looking pit bulls, and while I was kind of nervous, I asked them if they lived in the building. They said no, that they lived in the building across the street (a horrible place, known for lots of drugs, loud parties and crime) and that they liked it…it’s very spacious, lower rents, and that the residents are much more diverse - which, they said, can be a “challenge”…with a chuckle (I also heard that this building does not do background checks - no wonder!). They said they’d looked at (hopefully, soon-to-be) my building and thought it was too much like a hotel - which it IS on the bottom floors, but see, that’s what I WANT. I really like the idea of living on top of a hotel. I mean, just think…maybe more people will come to visit me if they know that there could be an instant crash pad if needed. And valet parking! And room service! And a business center (ha)!
Anyway, I need to do a little more resident stalking and asking around and probably look at a few more buildings, but my heart feels so set on this place that I think I’ll be disappointed if I don’t end up there. We’ll see. I don’t want to sign a lease until after the Mercury retrograde is over - January 8! But I’m hoping that I’ll be able to somehow reserve something by then.
Please send good moving and feng shui vibes my way, thanks!
And to help me clear out some of the clutter and prep for the move, I’m hosting a little Help Me Drain My Champagne Fridge party on Thursday night! This one is just for the girls. Not 100% sure why I opted for a girls only night, but I did. So tomorrow evening, I’ll probably have 5 or 6 show for a night of bubbles and laughter. I’ve been spending so much of my time solo lately that I need some girl time.
So, tonight will be a clean-up evening and party prep. I’m really looking forward to having a small gathering. It’s been way too long.
OK. Better get going. There’s a lot of clutter to organize here at the office. I’m motivated!!!
xox,
GS
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