So...how is the new job?

Let's first talk about the non-job.   I became certified as a SAT essays rater in early May.  Since then, I have done nothing.  Most likely this is because it isn't a popular time to take the test.  Hopefully this will be better come Fall.  Of course, my certification is only good for 6 months, so I will have to renew it in November.  By then I will know if this is working or not.

I started my official part time job a little over 2 weeks ago.  The owners are awesome.  Love them.  Very personable and interesting.  The wife is very sweet...she gave us a day pass to a local "park" (it's more than that....hiking, concerts, festivals) so we can try it out.  My commute is less than 5 minutes.  I got my first paycheck, so I was happy to be able to contribute to the household.

The hours are rough.  It was supposed to be 3pm to 7pm, but that rarely has happened.  I end up coming in earlier or staying until 8pm.  Part of this is because it is a new business and corporate schedules things...part of this is because it is a husband/wife team so they run into personal conflicts.  I am hopeful that this will settle down.  Plus, there will be some larger changes in a few weeks which will be interesting.    I miss having dinner with my family.  And it is weird making (or at least prepping) dinner in the morning before I leave.

The actual job....sounds way more complicated on paper than it is in reality.  One of the great things about it being a new company is that we are all learning things together.  Plus, the field rep who oversees things is very relaxed, and basically said any mistakes can be fixed.  So far, I haven't had any problems.

My pay isn't terrific.  Purely looking at the base job...it is probably fine.  However, it is less than what I would like (and I accidentally found out that I was their 2nd choice....choice #1 only stayed 2 weeks and they paid her a little more....which is actually what I had asked for).  Plus, the owners don't have an education background....so I have been "teaching" them about Special Education, best practices, development.  So I am actually bringing a lot more to the office than just admin.

Gee....I sense a theme in my life.  It is something I have known for a long time.  I am a perpetual under earner based on what I actually bring to the table.

For now, I am just going to let things settle.  I will continue to look for a full time job but will be a little more particular about it.  I want to find something that I will be happy with, make what I am worth, and will be a long term relationship.  On the flip side, if my current job can be turned into something else....which there is room for down the line.....that is a possibility too (this involves the business owners long term plans....but they are no where close to this right now).

I bought new clothes for my job...and they all are in the blue family.  Need to look out for a few more things....especially shoes!   I spent 8 years in sneakers.....I have very few shoes that aren't high heels or overly casual.

Otherwise, all is well.  I am looking forward to tackling some debt soon!!