Today is Administrative Professionals Day. I was surprised this afternoon with a big basket full of gifts and a nice card from the staff at work! The receptionist and attendance/records clerk were also recognized. I don't know about them, but my gifts were obviously chosen with my tastes in mind.
There were gardening tools, a gift card to the bookstore, a set of candles in pretty pastel colors, and hand soaps and lotions.
In other work news, it's been a busy and productive week so far. I'm really starting to feel like I have a handle on everything that's expected of me in my new role. (I also got a really good performance review last month! Yay!) It's been almost a year now that I've been there, and I haven't had even one really stressful day yet. Not even one!
Getting this job was a really, really lucky break. I'm grateful for it every day.
I'm so happy for you, Jennifer. You really deserve it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen! I always appreciate your comments. I wish you had a blog for me to visit! :)
DeleteBeing the old accounting person I am, I couldn't help but take a gander at the paperwork on your desk. Do you handle all bookkeeping, or just Payables / Receivables? The presents were nice, too, especially that snip.
ReplyDeleteHmmm.....I handle all the bookkeeping as it pertains to my particular school. Figuring out how we're spending our state and federal funds and grants, putting in requisitions, getting invoices and paying them (well, I submit them with the proper forms to our district's accounting office...) and collecting money and receipting it with our student activity accounts. Deposits. Running reports. Etc etc. And since I'm working at the elementary level, I'm also the school secretary, so that has its own set of responsibilities.
DeleteVery nice!
DeleteIt's marvellous that you remain happy in your work and after almost a full annual cycle it is great to hear that your confidence has grown and you are really getting on top of everything.
ReplyDeleteWhen I met a big deadline this week with time to spare I really felt a sense of accomplishment! Now that it's been almost a full year, I feel like I have a pretty good grasp on what's expected.
DeleteNice haul of gifts! I'm glad this job is so terrific, after all the stress and BS you had to endure at your former school.
ReplyDeleteIt's like the difference between night and day!
DeleteAnd you deserve it Jen!!!! It's nice to be in a place where you hard work is appreciated finally isn't it? Sound like you had a good day.
ReplyDeleteIt was a really good day! Thank you Maddie!
DeleteSo pleased to hear you enjoy your job, it makes such a difference.
ReplyDeleteIt's made my whole life better!
DeleteThere's nothing like being happy in your workplace!
ReplyDeleteAnd I really am!
DeleteGood things come to those who wait - isn't that a saying? I just wish you would not have had to wait so long for this great job to open up for you, Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteThe gifts are lovely! Just yesterday I came across a pastel coloured candle (pale pink with golden dots) that I bought on a whim. My Mum will be 80 in August, and she is Miss Pink as well as Miss Polka Dots in my mind, so the candle will be a nice little addition to her present (from my sister and me together).
Aww! Pale pink with polka dots sounds sweet! Are you planning a party for your mum?
DeleteShe's already planned her own party and booked a room in a restaurant for about 20 of us - many of her friends who are her age have health issues, and it is difficult to say who will be there.
DeleteThis delights me. I can’t believe it’s been almost a year.
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy how fast time moves now. I wish I could slow it down a bit! Thanks for stopping by, Mitchell. I hope you're feeling okay today. xx
DeleteIt's great that your colleagues value you and show it! I'm also glad you got this job and it has worked out so well.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, it wasn't luck that got you this job. It was your hard work, determination, work ethic, intelligence, and all-around total greatness! How terrific that you enjoy it so much.
ReplyDeleteI remember how miserable you were at the end of the year. I'm glad that you got this job too. You deserved it. (PS: Do you ever hear any scuttlebutt from the old job?)
ReplyDeleteThose were really thoughtful gifts.
ReplyDeleteI am so thrilled that you are enjoying your new job. It doesn't seem as if it has been a whole year. Enjoying where you work really does make a difference in the quality of life. Speaking of quality of life, I hope that Gregg is enjoying his much deserved retirement!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me so happy to hear how pleased you are with the new job. What you went through in your previous work situation was horrible, but it will make you appreciate even more, a healthy/happy working environment.
ReplyDeleteYou are getting into your stride
ReplyDeleteYou are doing so well now after all the not so wonderful. Lovely to know they appreciate you.
ReplyDeletegood for them for doing this! I liked the colored tissue paper most.
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