New Job

Well, it has been one full week at my new job.  So far so good.  The noise level is much lower here than at my previous department.  I used to work a lot with students here at the university, but my new job does not give me as much access to students on campus.  I think for now, that is a good thing.

Sometimes students are a bit needy.  A lot of our students are very pampered by their parents.  Many attended private high school, and were coddled quite a bit.  They tend to have a sense of entitlement that grates on me after awhile.

I work with approximately 10 people in our office.  We also have 19 police officers that are in and out of our office all day long.  Many of the staff are men, which is a nice change from the previous department where I worked on campus here.

Last week I spent working with my predecessor, she retired at 68 years of age.  She was very nice and helpful.  I also work closely with the Director of Parking Services who has been working in this department for 26 years…yes, you heard that right 26 years.  Wow.  She is very friendly and helpful.

I did get a raise moving to the University Police department, so that makes my decision to transfer a little easier as well.

The lighting here is a little better as well.  Which may not sound very important, but when you are working at a desk and computer all day long the lighting is very important.

My mother is visiting for a week and we also have my in-laws in the area until the end of May.  It is so nice to have family around.  Makes life so much more enjoyable.

Hug a family member today.  Hugs are priceless and hugs are gifts you can give and receive all at the same time.

-thotlady