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[Terra Nova guy]

Hey guys, just an update on how my transition to the new job is going. I’ve started working a12 hour day shift, shadowing someone else since there’s so much to learn with this new job. I’ll switch to night shift on 23rd. Yes I know, perfect timing for Christmas. The holidays for me this year are basically a write off. But considering the industry I’m in and many people are stuck offshore on an oil rig, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to go home after 12 hours. And keeping in mind the other option was no job, I guess I should count my blessings. There is a very steep learning curve with the new job and to say I’m stressed is an understatement. Coupled with trying to adjust the family to me doing 12 hour shifts and not being available for practical stuff like driving DD to dance lessons or helping cook meals, let’s just say life is a bit of a struggle right now. Hopefully we all adjust and things get easier over the next couple months.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

Hey guys, just an update on how my transition to the new job is going. I’ve started working a12 hour day shift, shadowing someone else since there’s so much to learn with this new job. I’ll switch to night shift on 23rd. Yes I know, perfect timing for Christmas. The holidays for me this year are basically a write off. But considering the industry I’m in and many people are stuck offshore on an oil rig, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to go home after 12 hours. And keeping in mind the other option was no job, I guess I should count my blessings. There is a very steep learning curve with the new job and to say I’m stressed is an understatement. Coupled with trying to adjust the family to me doing 12 hour shifts and not being available for practical stuff like driving DD to dance lessons or helping cook meals, let’s just say life is a bit of a struggle right now. Hopefully we all adjust and things get easier over the next couple months.

praying

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Hmm... not sure how serious you're being here. Did you try to emigrate?

Looked into the requirements seriously in a couple instances.
The qualifications are just a mite stringent.

Who got the last laugh?

If you mean literally, then you got me on that one as I'd have to look up the actor's name.

If you mean it figuratively, then Lincoln's chief antagonists and rivals were actually his own allies and staff who were horrified by the implications of his second inaugural address and how his stances could impact their plans for exploiting their new prizes.

Hey guys, just an update on how my transition to the new job is going. I’ve started working a12 hour day shift, shadowing someone else since there’s so much to learn with this new job. I’ll switch to night shift on 23rd. Yes I know, perfect timing for Christmas. The holidays for me this year are basically a write off. But considering the industry I’m in and many people are stuck offshore on an oil rig, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to go home after 12 hours. And keeping in mind the other option was no job, I guess I should count my blessings. There is a very steep learning curve with the new job and to say I’m stressed is an understatement. Coupled with trying to adjust the family to me doing 12 hour shifts and not being available for practical stuff like driving DD to dance lessons or helping cook meals, let’s just say life is a bit of a struggle right now. Hopefully we all adjust and things get easier over the next couple months.

Tough situation, to be sure. There's a whole lot of uncertainty in the working world in general that doesn't look to be getting much better any time soon. The support of your family will be your best armor. Of course, you can always bend our ear when needed.

 

[docsoliday1]

Hey guys, just an update on how my transition to the new job is going. I’ve started working a12 hour day shift, shadowing someone else since there’s so much to learn with this new job. I’ll switch to night shift on 23rd. Yes I know, perfect timing for Christmas. The holidays for me this year are basically a write off. But considering the industry I’m in and many people are stuck offshore on an oil rig, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to go home after 12 hours. And keeping in mind the other option was no job, I guess I should count my blessings. There is a very steep learning curve with the new job and to say I’m stressed is an understatement. Coupled with trying to adjust the family to me doing 12 hour shifts and not being available for practical stuff like driving DD to dance lessons or helping cook meals, let’s just say life is a bit of a struggle right now. Hopefully we all adjust and things get easier over the next couple months.

Glad you still have a job, but sad it screws up your Christmas and time with family
If you do manage to make it down here, dole whips and bacon on me.

 

[pkondz]

Hey guys, just an update on how my transition to the new job is going. I’ve started working a12 hour day shift, shadowing someone else since there’s so much to learn with this new job. I’ll switch to night shift on 23rd. Yes I know, perfect timing for Christmas. The holidays for me this year are basically a write off. But considering the industry I’m in and many people are stuck offshore on an oil rig, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to go home after 12 hours. And keeping in mind the other option was no job, I guess I should count my blessings. There is a very steep learning curve with the new job and to say I’m stressed is an understatement. Coupled with trying to adjust the family to me doing 12 hour shifts and not being available for practical stuff like driving DD to dance lessons or helping cook meals, let’s just say life is a bit of a struggle right now. Hopefully we all adjust and things get easier over the next couple months.

It will definitely be an adjustment. Not just for you, but your family as well.
But... roof over your heads and food on the table... all good things.

Looked into the requirements seriously in a couple instances.
The qualifications are just a mite stringent.

Huh. Interesting. Have no idea what the requirements are. I do know that it's much tougher to go south than it is north. At least so I've been told by a few people who have done or are in the process of doing one or the other.

If you mean literally, then you got me on that one as I'd have to look up the actor's name.

Not literally, of course. I suspect all laughter pretty much stopped quite abruptly.

If you mean it figuratively, then Lincoln's chief antagonists and rivals were actually his own allies and staff who were horrified by the implications of his second inaugural address and how his stances could impact their plans for exploiting their new prizes.

Interesting! I had no idea. Just assumed that his party loved him. Huh.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Morning, Dads! Things have changed here at work and it's getting tough to get online. The bosses have mandated that we all perform an hour of overtime a day. Fine, I can do that, but the lead in my area (the one who caught me getting online), has been doing this hour of overtime by clocking in a half-hour early and staying a half-hour late. That's fine, but that means he's here at work when I usually am online. See, I get here early to goof online and check email, but now I feel weird getting online when I get here early and he's working. *sigh* Right now he's not in, so I'm cool.

On the job front: The local Register of Probate, whom my MIL knows, called and told me to apply for a job at the Superior Court as a Case Specialist, essentially performing the job I did for 14 years at 2 different law firms: Opening and tracking cases. I'd be dealing with the public, but eh.... Oh, and the Register of Probate told me to use her as a reference, so I feel confident in at least getting an interview...or at least a phone call. Anyways, we'll see how it goes.

Having a rough day today. I've never told you guys this, but I have Bipolar Disorder. That's why I used to live down in Atlanta and now live up in Pittsburgh. My wife moved out to be with her family (with DS) and we got divorced while I was having trouble this year, and before we knew what was going on. She though I had just turned into a monster.

Now I am in therapy and on Meds, and doing slightly better. We live together again, but now I've gone from 6 years of being on my own in apartments to living in my mother in laws house. Despite that every week still brings a new struggle. I feel so worthless. It's nice being here and having people to talk to throughout the workday, I think I'd lose it from the lack of socialization if I didn't have the internet. So thanks everyone.

Prayers for you, my friend.

Been away for a bit here as DD & SIL hit town this past Thursday and we have been doing an early Christmas thing. Held our annual Christmas party on Saturday and our annual ain't doin much the following Sunday. Did "Christmas Day" yesterday with the kids and SIL family, another big event at our place. We enjoy it but we ain't getting younger and we have been crazy busy but in the end loving every minute of it. Couple more days of the office and then outa here for 12 straight.

All the best to those of you dealing with different challenges and such at this time of the year. Be it be health, family or the job, glad we all have this little place to discuss and get a bit of support when needed. With that, here's my attire greeting guests to our shindig - Merry Christmas, shutters are full!"

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This is a great picture! Love it!

Hey guys, just an update on how my transition to the new job is going. I’ve started working a12 hour day shift, shadowing someone else since there’s so much to learn with this new job. I’ll switch to night shift on 23rd. Yes I know, perfect timing for Christmas. The holidays for me this year are basically a write off. But considering the industry I’m in and many people are stuck offshore on an oil rig, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to go home after 12 hours. And keeping in mind the other option was no job, I guess I should count my blessings. There is a very steep learning curve with the new job and to say I’m stressed is an understatement. Coupled with trying to adjust the family to me doing 12 hour shifts and not being available for practical stuff like driving DD to dance lessons or helping cook meals, let’s just say life is a bit of a struggle right now. Hopefully we all adjust and things get easier over the next couple months.

I'm sure after you get settled in you'll be able to finagle your schedule such that you'll be able to help out. Give it time for the dust to settle. Until then, I'll say a prayer for strength.

 

[declansdad]

Morning all.

Day and half of work left in this decade for me. Looking forward to a quiet couple of weeks off.

Have a good one all.

Hey guys, just an update on how my transition to the new job is going. I’ve started working a12 hour day shift, shadowing someone else since there’s so much to learn with this new job. I’ll switch to night shift on 23rd. Yes I know, perfect timing for Christmas. The holidays for me this year are basically a write off. But considering the industry I’m in and many people are stuck offshore on an oil rig, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to go home after 12 hours. And keeping in mind the other option was no job, I guess I should count my blessings. There is a very steep learning curve with the new job and to say I’m stressed is an understatement. Coupled with trying to adjust the family to me doing 12 hour shifts and not being available for practical stuff like driving DD to dance lessons or helping cook meals, let’s just say life is a bit of a struggle right now. Hopefully we all adjust and things get easier over the next couple months.

I missed the new job thing Jeff, same company?

My Dad spent close to 25 years working the night shift. It certainly created a different dynamic at home. He did get to spend his last 15 years before retirement on the day shift so that was good for him.

On the job front: The local Register of Probate, whom my MIL knows, called and told me to apply for a job at the Superior Court as a Case Specialist, essentially performing the job I did for 14 years at 2 different law firms: Opening and tracking cases. I'd be dealing with the public, but eh.... Oh, and the Register of Probate told me to use her as a reference, so I feel confident in at least getting an interview...or at least a phone call. Anyways, we'll see how it goes.

Good luck!

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Interesting! I had no idea. Just assumed that his party loved him. Huh.

Pretty much every person on his cabinet was convinced that they'd have made a better leader.
In my way of thinking, they were wrong, but those folks were all quite certain of it at the time.

Morning, Dads! Things have changed here at work and it's getting tough to get online. The bosses have mandated that we all perform an hour of overtime a day. Fine, I can do that, but the lead in my area (the one who caught me getting online), has been doing this hour of overtime by clocking in a half-hour early and staying a half-hour late. That's fine, but that means he's here at work when I usually am online. See, I get here early to goof online and check email, but now I feel weird getting online when I get here early and he's working. *sigh* Right now he's not in, so I'm cool.

That is going to make it tougher to chime in 'round here. I've got a similar issue on the horizon. While I'm glad to be finally picked up by the new owners, they will be moving everyone into new (and very cramped) quarters in the near. It will be an "open concept" barnyard with everyone basically stuffed in cheek to jowl on top of each other, so privacy will be nonexistent. Posting here may become a rare luxury during the day.

On the job front: The local Register of Probate, whom my MIL knows, called and told me to apply for a job at the Superior Court as a Case Specialist, essentially performing the job I did for 14 years at 2 different law firms: Opening and tracking cases. I'd be dealing with the public, but eh.... Oh, and the Register of Probate told me to use her as a reference, so I feel confident in at least getting an interview...or at least a phone call. Anyways, we'll see how it goes.

That sounds promising.
Especially if it's a position that you'd like to have.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Good luck!

Thanks.

That is going to make it tougher to chime in 'round here. I've got a similar issue on the horizon. While I'm glad to be finally picked up by the new owners, they will be moving everyone into new (and very cramped) quarters in the near. It will be an "open concept" barnyard with everyone basically stuffed in cheek to jowl on top of each other, so privacy will be nonexistent. Posting here may become a rare luxury during the day.

That sounds promising.
Especially if it's a position that you'd like to have.

It will, however, I'll still have breaks and lunches. Also, starting in Jan. of next year, my hours will shift from 7:30 - 4:00 to 8:30 - 5:00, so I'll be able to chime in in the mornings before work....and of course during lunch and breaks.

Thanks, it does sound promising. However, I have a choice to make. One the one hand I'll be working for the state and won't be making much, but I will have myself set up in the states' pension plan...a big plus. On the other hand, if I take this state job, I'll essentially be giving up on my dream/idea to change careers to the medical field to be a medical coder, which I can make more money at, and I've been studying for for over 2 years, but I won't have a pension. If I get really good at medical coding, I can eventually become a compliance officer and potentially make a ton of money. So...you see my problem? *sigh* I don't know, but I do have a choice to make. Either way I'll take the job if offered to me. I'm almost 50 and will have to settle down at some point and decide what I want to be when I grow up.

 

[MantaRider]

As consolation prizes go, I'd take that one.
Should help with the winter blues a mite.

We're planning to go back in late April and take the young'en and his buddy.
But we ain't stayin' the The Grand, that's a certainty.

I'm pretty excited for this trip, that's for sure! We are also going to try and do dinner with an Imagineer. I'm not really looking forward to doing the parks in August, having mostly gone in the cooler seasons before, but I know it will be fun!

Hey guys, just an update on how my transition to the new job is going. I’ve started working a12 hour day shift, shadowing someone else since there’s so much to learn with this new job. I’ll switch to night shift on 23rd. Yes I know, perfect timing for Christmas. The holidays for me this year are basically a write off. But considering the industry I’m in and many people are stuck offshore on an oil rig, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to go home after 12 hours. And keeping in mind the other option was no job, I guess I should count my blessings. There is a very steep learning curve with the new job and to say I’m stressed is an understatement. Coupled with trying to adjust the family to me doing 12 hour shifts and not being available for practical stuff like driving DD to dance lessons or helping cook meals, let’s just say life is a bit of a struggle right now. Hopefully we all adjust and things get easier over the next couple months.

I hope this transition goes well for you. Your family loves you and they'll be there, and you will all get through this.

Morning, Dads! Things have changed here at work and it's getting tough to get online. The bosses have mandated that we all perform an hour of overtime a day. Fine, I can do that, but the lead in my area (the one who caught me getting online), has been doing this hour of overtime by clocking in a half-hour early and staying a half-hour late. That's fine, but that means he's here at work when I usually am online. See, I get here early to goof online and check email, but now I feel weird getting online when I get here early and he's working. *sigh* Right now he's not in, so I'm cool.

On the job front: The local Register of Probate, whom my MIL knows, called and told me to apply for a job at the Superior Court as a Case Specialist, essentially performing the job I did for 14 years at 2 different law firms: Opening and tracking cases. I'd be dealing with the public, but eh.... Oh, and the Register of Probate told me to use her as a reference, so I feel confident in at least getting an interview...or at least a phone call. Anyways, we'll see how it goes.

Do you think you'll switch over to the Case Specialist role?

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Do you think you'll switch over to the Case Specialist role?

With the Superior Court job? Yeah, that's what the position is. I described it as doing what I did before because it's very similar to that, but with other jobs/responsibilities added on.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

On the job front: The local Register of Probate, whom my MIL knows, called and told me to apply for a job at the Superior Court as a Case Specialist, essentially performing the job I did for 14 years at 2 different law firms: Opening and tracking cases. I'd be dealing with the public, but eh.... Oh, and the Register of Probate told me to use her as a reference, so I feel confident in at least getting an interview...or at least a phone call. Anyways, we'll see how it goes.

praying

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Hey guys, just an update on how my transition to the new job is going. I’ve started working a12 hour day shift, shadowing someone else since there’s so much to learn with this new job. I’ll switch to night shift on 23rd. Yes I know, perfect timing for Christmas. The holidays for me this year are basically a write off. But considering the industry I’m in and many people are stuck offshore on an oil rig, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to go home after 12 hours. And keeping in mind the other option was no job, I guess I should count my blessings. There is a very steep learning curve with the new job and to say I’m stressed is an understatement. Coupled with trying to adjust the family to me doing 12 hour shifts and not being available for practical stuff like driving DD to dance lessons or helping cook meals, let’s just say life is a bit of a struggle right now. Hopefully we all adjust and things get easier over the next couple months.

Ugh...shift work. Like you said, it does beat no job at all. But I'm sure it's a tough transition. Praying for you, Jeff. Hope you and your family are doing ok.

On the job front: The local Register of Probate, whom my MIL knows, called and told me to apply for a job at the Superior Court as a Case Specialist, essentially performing the job I did for 14 years at 2 different law firms: Opening and tracking cases. I'd be dealing with the public, but eh.... Oh, and the Register of Probate told me to use her as a reference, so I feel confident in at least getting an interview...or at least a phone call. Anyways, we'll see how it goes.

Good luck! We're all counting on you.

That is going to make it tougher to chime in 'round here. I've got a similar issue on the horizon. While I'm glad to be finally picked up by the new owners, they will be moving everyone into new (and very cramped) quarters in the near. It will be an "open concept" barnyard with everyone basically stuffed in cheek to jowl on top of each other, so privacy will be nonexistent. Posting here may become a rare luxury during the day.

Well, that sounds like wonderful working conditions. The beatings will continue until morale improves!

Thanks, it does sound promising. However, I have a choice to make. One the one hand I'll be working for the state and won't be making much, but I will have myself set up in the states' pension plan...a big plus. On the other hand, if I take this state job, I'll essentially be giving up on my dream/idea to change careers to the medical field to be a medical coder, which I can make more money at, and I've been studying for for over 2 years, but I won't have a pension. If I get really good at medical coding, I can eventually become a compliance officer and potentially make a ton of money. So...you see my problem? *sigh* I don't know, but I do have a choice to make. Either way I'll take the job if offered to me. I'm almost 50 and will have to settle down at some point and decide what I want to be when I grow up.

Only you can answer, of course. I started in the private sector and moved to the public sector after a couple of years. I gave up earning power, but gained the ability to put in 40-hour work weeks and see my family...plus, as you said, the pension. Nobody gets pensions anymore, so that's huge.

Of course, now I'm 20 years in so I have to stay my full 30 to maximize the pension. You could say I'm institutionalized.

 

[budamacdvcr]

2.5 hours till ROS tonight, hope it is a good movie. Half day tomorrow then off till the 2nd. Have a good one gents.

Sadly, this college for all thing is just overrated. I have one kid who can handle it and one who can't. But, I get the stink eye whenever I recommend anything other than college.

Agree, trades are gonna be more and more in short supply and there are other directions kids can take.

Hey guys, just an update on how my transition to the new job is going. I’ve started working a12 hour day shift, shadowing someone else since there’s so much to learn with this new job. I’ll switch to night shift on 23rd. Yes I know, perfect timing for Christmas. The holidays for me this year are basically a write off. But considering the industry I’m in and many people are stuck offshore on an oil rig, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to go home after 12 hours. And keeping in mind the other option was no job, I guess I should count my blessings. There is a very steep learning curve with the new job and to say I’m stressed is an understatement. Coupled with trying to adjust the family to me doing 12 hour shifts and not being available for practical stuff like driving DD to dance lessons or helping cook meals, let’s just say life is a bit of a struggle right now. Hopefully we all adjust and things get easier over the next couple months.

Tough to be sure. Hope everything for you and the family work out. I recall you used to work several weeks traveling / out of the country then a few weeks at home, and repeat. Hopefully that experience will help you all manage this one.

 

[MantaRider]

2.5 hours till ROS tonight, hope it is a good movie. Half day tomorrow then off till the 2nd. Have a good one gents.

I'm leaving work, 4 hours till I see it! Have fun

 

[AirGoofy]

Happy Thursday and the week is over. My boss wanted to show his appreciation for the interview last week by not processing my travel voucher before the University closed. It's $600. Only one more year of that carp.

Then, there is other news. The good news is that FIL gifted us a television. Bad news, it was his old one and is a bit defective. Better news - bought another firestick for it. Worse news - have to download the apps and reset passwords because I forgot the others. Yeah, I know, 1st world problems.

Hey guys, just an update on how my transition to the new job is going. I’ve started working a12 hour day shift, shadowing someone else since there’s so much to learn with this new job. I’ll switch to night shift on 23rd. Yes I know, perfect timing for Christmas. The holidays for me this year are basically a write off. But considering the industry I’m in and many people are stuck offshore on an oil rig, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to go home after 12 hours. And keeping in mind the other option was no job, I guess I should count my blessings. There is a very steep learning curve with the new job and to say I’m stressed is an understatement. Coupled with trying to adjust the family to me doing 12 hour shifts and not being available for practical stuff like driving DD to dance lessons or helping cook meals, let’s just say life is a bit of a struggle right now. Hopefully we all adjust and things get easier over the next couple months.

That's rough, but like you said, at least you are employed, especially at the holidays. Prayers for you and your family.

Looked into the requirements seriously in a couple instances.
The qualifications are just a mite stringent.



If you mean literally, then you got me on that one as I'd have to look up the actor's name.

If you mean it figuratively, then Lincoln's chief antagonists and rivals were actually his own allies and staff who were horrified by the implications of his second inaugural address and how his stances could impact their plans for exploiting their new prizes.



Tough situation, to be sure. There's a whole lot of uncertainty in the working world in general that doesn't look to be getting much better any time soon. The support of your family will be your best armor. Of course, you can always bend our ear when needed.

I read an interesting conspiracy theory on Lincoln. He had proposed giving 10 acres of white owned land in the South to each freed slave. That got him killed, including by some in his own party in the North.

Morning, Dads! Things have changed here at work and it's getting tough to get online. The bosses have mandated that we all perform an hour of overtime a day. Fine, I can do that, but the lead in my area (the one who caught me getting online), has been doing this hour of overtime by clocking in a half-hour early and staying a half-hour late. That's fine, but that means he's here at work when I usually am online. See, I get here early to goof online and check email, but now I feel weird getting online when I get here early and he's working. *sigh* Right now he's not in, so I'm cool.

On the job front: The local Register of Probate, whom my MIL knows, called and told me to apply for a job at the Superior Court as a Case Specialist, essentially performing the job I did for 14 years at 2 different law firms: Opening and tracking cases. I'd be dealing with the public, but eh.... Oh, and the Register of Probate told me to use her as a reference, so I feel confident in at least getting an interview...or at least a phone call. Anyways, we'll see how it goes.





Prayers for you, my friend.



This is a great picture! Love it!



I'm sure after you get settled in you'll be able to finagle your schedule such that you'll be able to help out. Give it time for the dust to settle. Until then, I'll say a prayer for strength.

Good luck on the job interview. Prayers for you and your family as well.

Ugh...shift work. Like you said, it does beat no job at all. But I'm sure it's a tough transition. Praying for you, Jeff. Hope you and your family are doing ok.



Good luck! We're all counting on you.



Well, that sounds like wonderful working conditions. The beatings will continue until morale improves!



Only you can answer, of course. I started in the private sector and moved to the public sector after a couple of years. I gave up earning power, but gained the ability to put in 40-hour work weeks and see my family...plus, as you said, the pension. Nobody gets pensions anymore, so that's huge.

Of course, now I'm 20 years in so I have to stay my full 30 to maximize the pension. You could say I'm institutionalized.

Until Governor Thanos is elected and tries to take your pension for 4 straight years. Fortunately, he only succeeded in 450+ pardons in the end including murderers, child rapists, and one principal convicted of child porn who can now return to his job. Yeah Thanos.

 

[Fred M]

The boy is watching Disney+, and I was trying to simultaneously catch up on the boards. Admittedly, I was half paying attention. Even though the actual quote is much longer, here is what my mind saw ...

Hey guys, just an update on my transition

Almost fell out of the chair until I realized there was more to the quote than that!

The holidays are a strange time around the house. The wife and I agreed this past summer to hit Disney World in 2020 and then try to get her home to Ireland later in the year if we could swing 2 trips in 2020. She waited until Monday to change her mind to Ireland only. Thankfully I’d only booked our DVC space and hadn’t yet bought park tickets or airfare. On the flip side, the time to have the discussion was when I brought in up in June rather than now. Just got to dispose of 59 points we banked from 2018 ...

At least I’m off next week!

 

[docsoliday1]

Just got to dispose of 59 points we banked from 2018 .

I'd be happy to take 'em off yer hands.

Sorry, I guess I shouldn't joke...I had to do something similar one year and it's not fun trying to scramble.

 

[pkondz]

Morning, folks.
30 more minutes to go then I'm off until the 26th.
I'm so far behind with everything at home that I'm not sure if I'll be able to pause to actually enjoy Christmas before it's over!
Oh, well... at least I'll be home.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

praying

Thanks

Good luck! We're all counting on you.

Thanks,

Well, that sounds like wonderful working conditions. The beatings will continue until morale improves!

And he'll like the beatings! hahahah

Only you can answer, of course. I started in the private sector and moved to the public sector after a couple of years. I gave up earning power, but gained the ability to put in 40-hour work weeks and see my family...plus, as you said, the pension. Nobody gets pensions anymore, so that's huge.

Of course, now I'm 20 years in so I have to stay my full 30 to maximize the pension. You could say I'm institutionalized.

You're right, only I can answer this, and it's a tough one to answer. However, my wife and I were talking about this (I love my wife), and she said that there's no reason I can't continue to work towards my certification. And if all works out and and I do get certified, maybe I can find part-time work as a medical coder. I know there are lots of small doctor offices/groups that need that done. Who knows, maybe one or two would be willing to bring me on part-time and be able to keep up those skills. One reason I chose medical coding is because its something I can continue to do way into my old age (because I can do it from home)...so who knows.

Happy Thursday and the week is over. My boss wanted to show his appreciation for the interview last week by not processing my travel voucher before the University closed. It's $600. Only one more year of that carp.

Then, there is other news. The good news is that FIL gifted us a television. Bad news, it was his old one and is a bit defective. Better news - bought another firestick for it. Worse news - have to download the apps and reset passwords because I forgot the others. Yeah, I know, 1st world problems.

That sucks about the travel voucher. Sorry, dude. Nice about the TV, but is it still young enough to be able to accept the download of apps?

Good luck on the job interview. Prayers for you and your family as well.

Thanks