Another new phase of life!

pammy157
on 8/29/07 8:58 pm - colchester, CT

I HAVE A NEW JOB!!!!!!! The past few weeks have been a crazy time of interviews with a newspaper that I've been wanting to work for. At times I felt like a spy going back and forth at their location. Worrying that someone from my newspaper would see me and report me. Then I'd be up against the fireing squad! But I made it through and they made one of those offeres that I couldnot refuse! I so very excited about all of this. I can not wait! I gave my 2 weeks notice yesterday at my old newspaper and was walked out the door. I expected that. I'd alreayd cleaned out my desk the night before once the official offer had been made. I'd also seen others walked out the door without being given the chance to say good bye. So I had my plan on how to see everyone! I brought in brownies for all in the morning!!! They were awesome brownies! Covered in all the things I no longer eat! white and dark chocolate, m&m's, carmel, they were a bonanza of calories! I felt like the pieied piper when I walked in the door withe people, noses in the air walking behind me. Whats on the trays Pam? O follow me to the chocolate bonanza! Of course i could not tell a soul about the new job until I talked with my boss. He was not happy. He did say some very nice things and tried to get me to stay but my mind was made up. I've loved my stay at myold job. I'velearned so much there from each of my bosses. Things that I will carry on to my new position in how to deal with people, customers, and how to work. A good work experience teaches you so much. I told them that I was not unhappy with my job I love myjob and am thrilled to be doing the same thing at another strong newspaper. How does this relate to surgery? I never could have done it heavy. I limited myself when i was heavy. I wouldnt try. So this success story isn't so much about the new job as it is about yet again another benefit from this surgery. Along with the weight loss came a confidence that I never had. Along with the weight loss comes an excitement at meeting new customers, new employers, new employees all potential new friends. I'm goign in there expecting fun! O yes I know the not fun stuff that is going to happen. Me having to learn new systems, ways of doing things, and names! O lord I'm goign to have to learn new names! I'm terrible at that! The one worry I will not have is what will they think of me being so heavy? What will they say when I walk past them? will they snicker? will I get stuck in a chair? will the bathrooms fit me getting into the stalls? Will they watch what I eat? Before those things would all run through my mind. It is one thing taken away from the worry list. I will be able to consintrate on the important things like getting to know the new job. I am so excited.

Margo M.
on 8/29/07 10:47 pm - Elyria, OH

RNY on 03/26/04

i am so proud of you! and so excited for you! i just have one question--what will you do now for the next two weeks before you start the new job??????? i am working on a new life plan for myself and will lay it out soon-but not yet- it needs some tweaking.... good luck to you miss confidence!!!!!!!