Monday 7 August 2017

Back to Work

My first day back at work was the 24th of July. It started at a relatively relaxed pace, as I was working from home that day. The next day, back at our (so far) biggest customer's for the first time after two weeks, I was in for a surprise: During my absence, something that had been going on for months had finally escalated enough for my current project manager there to replace one of the sub-project managers - with me.
It means I have more work to do there now, and much more responsibility. I hope I will be worth the trust this customer has in me and my work!

At the same time, a new customer I have "been after" for 1 1/2 years and who I have finally started to work for only shortly before going on holiday, wants to prolong our first contract at least until the end of this year, and will still have work for me to do next year.

With these two big customers and my third one (which is my "personal" one and clearly my favourite) all needing a lot of things done before the 25th of May 2018 (when the new EU privacy regulation becomes legally binding), I will certainly not be without work any time soon.

In September, O.K. and I will have two weeks off together; something I am very much looking forward to. After that, it will be one long and very busy stretch until Christmas. But I am confident I'll handle it well, as long as I make sure I get enough rest on weekends, and do not overdo things on week nights (meaning I have to tell myself to go to bed early enough to catch 7-8 hours sleep).

Here are some pictures of my work place on the ninth floor at the new customer's office. The desk with the white cardigan on the chair is mine. I really like the view across my home town from there, although I do not have much time to enjoy it. The mesh is built into the window; it is less visible to the naked eye than how it appears on camera.





Well, here's to work! I am glad I have a job I really like, and plenty to do. In my life I have never been unemployed, and I hope it stays that way for the next 17 years or so :-)

10 comments:

  1. There is nothing like having a job one is happy with. Best wishes to you!

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    1. Thank you, Blogoratti! I do indeed feel very privileged for having a job I am happy with.

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  2. Sounds like you have planned well for the coming months of work - busy yes, but as you say, with good sleeping habits and social calendar, you should be fine. I already know you eat a healthy diet and get plenty of outdoor exercise! Having a vacation to look forward to is always good too - and Sept. is such as lovely time year to get away.
    Have a great week - Mary

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    1. Thank you, Mary! Yes, September here is often a beautiful month, some years much nicer than July and August. Our holiday will be a good mix of city and countryside, too.

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  3. I'm so happy that you like and enjoy your job. That's so important for happiness in life. And I love the view you have at your desk....good natural light and a view of the outdoors are good for the soul!

    My new job starts day after tomorrow. The school where I'll be working is almost brand new and beautiful! There's even a little garden that the students maintain, and of course there's the planted aquarium that Gregg cares for in the library. I think I'll be happy in my new environment! :)

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    1. At the other office where I regularly work, my view is of the planted Roof of the building's canteen - lavender bushes and some other plants. When I work from home, I have of course the view you already know from my kitchen window :-)

      So exciting, you starting your new job!!! I am sure you'll be happy there.

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  4. That is very good news! Not surprising though, we all know what a hard working gal you are!
    I love how much vacation time you get in Europe. It still amazes me though.

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    1. It is a lot even compared with other European countries. But I won't say no - it gives me a chance to spend time with O.K. as well as have my annual Yorkshire Holiday with my sister!

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