August 13, 2009

• For those of you who are currently unemployed, feel free to skip this post. I know your pain, having been in the same boat until just recently.

  My new job rocks on so many levels. It's not easy, especially now since I'm still trying to wrap my head around what it is we do so I can hopefully write things that make sense and are factually correct. (Yes, I do marketing writing, but I'm not going to lie.) There have been a couple of days where I felt like my brain had taken all it could take, but I feel like I'm making progress. Granted, if asked what the company does, I just say it's a risk management company, but please don't ask me for too many details. I know a couple of specific services we offer, but there's a whole lot more I just don't completely comprehend.

  And after having at least an hour-long commute for so long, it's amazing to be able to walk out of the building at 5:10 and walking into my door around 5:45 or so. Not to mention that I'll probably use half a tank of gas this week, instead of having to fill up just to make it through the week. I'm so happy about this - especially since my car's check engine light has come on again. (It's most likely a sensor in the fuel system, but I can't afford to get it taken care of right now. That'll be paycheck number 3 or 4. Getting the fridge replaced has to come first.)

  Plus, they have a free fitness facility for employees *and* contractors. So even though I'm a temp, I get to use it. For free. Guess where I went after work today.

  It's only been a week, but I'm really, really hoping that they'll decide to keep me. I think they're happy with me so far, but I'm hoping to have the chance to wow them in the next few weeks.

  Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

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