Saturday, July 15, 2023

Just a quick update

My first week at the new job is done! It's going fine, but boy, the principal wasn't kidding when she said there was going to be a "steep learning curve"! The bookkeeping aspect of it is far more complicated than I expected, but I'm learning a lot and taking it a day at a time. And unlike last year, I get to learn in a pleasant, supportive environment where I don't have to fear making a mistake because a volatile, mentally disturbed bully is in charge. My new principal and assistant principal are both great--friendly and calm and professional--and I can tell I'm really going to love working with both of them. What a difference! 

In the absence of anything else of general interest to talk about at the moment (because bookkeeping is a lot of things, but entertaining isn't one of them) I'll share a couple of pictures from my garden this past week. It's a happy place at the moment. :)





24 comments:

  1. Good that you've got a pleasant work environment now. it must feel wonderful.
    And your garden's bounty looks wonderful, too.

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  2. Love that big bee in the flower! And glad your new job has a great working environment -- I'm happy for you!

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  3. Stunning photo if I unfocus the bee. I need to get over myself. I am SO happy for you!

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  4. A pleasant, supportive environment makes even a "steep learning curve" not so daunting. So glad you're feeling good and anticipating a good year! Love the bee/marigold photo. Have a pleasant & relaxing remainder of the weekend.

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  5. I'm delighted that it's going so well at the beginning; that's an excellent sign. The bee photo is incredible! I love bumbles.

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  6. Your new job sounds very promising. Your garden products are a delight to the eye!

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  7. Bookkeeping is a necessary evil like clipping old folks' toe nails. Rather you than me!

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  8. Oh, Jennifer. I am so happy.

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  9. As someone who's got years in accounting, believe me, the bookkeeping will get boring fast.

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  10. So happy to read about your new job and beautiful garden. I am very out of the loop but trying to catch up.

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  11. Everything sounds, and looks, great. Good times ahead!

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  12. Glad to hear all is going well! That flower with bee is a great shot!

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  13. The first week has set the tone, and it sounds good!
    Your garden beings you so much joy - plus good, healthy food. What‘s not to love!

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  14. So happy to hear it is going well so far! Soon, you will know all that you need to know and you'll feel at home. Beautiful flower picture, too! -Jenn

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  15. Glad it's going well so far -- that's a good sign! Beautiful veggies!

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  16. I'm so glad that you have such supportive coworkers!

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  17. I'm so glad things are going well in your new school.
    Your vegetables look amazing. My dog eats everything eatable I grow in the backyard so I mostly stick to flowers. Sigh...

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  18. I am so glad to hear that your new job is going well. A good working environment makes all the difference in the world!

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  19. so glad your job is more than a job and is a pleasant experience...and love the garden pictures.

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  20. I like that happy worker bee on the flower, and now you are working in a pleasant atmosphere, that is a great blessing for you, and for your new colleagues to have you there.

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  21. I'm happy your new gig is going so well! And your garden -WOW! MORE PIX!!!!

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  22. Keep popping in to check on your newsxx

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  23. The cycle is 'panic' < "adaption" < 'the new norm" < followed by hopefully "Wouldn't have it any other way"

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  24. Love that bumblebee picture! New jobs can be a challenge but it sounds like you have the right approach, I am sure it will become second nature in no time.

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