OT - In turmoil over a decision

So, I have accepted the position!! I am very excited and have as much angst at the same time.    Pam - My husband is 110% supportive – I have to get him to come to one of the cooking classes – Maybe I can talk him in to the 22^nd…? But at the same time will also be the good catalyst that I need to help make sure I take time for me – Since we have exercise equip in the basement, he agreed to help me by getting up with me in the morning to work out (we have been doing it here and there, but mostly at night – we are going to change the schedule around so that we keep our time together doing this)   Things I have to remember:

• I will pack food – have been VERY VERY good about this to date
• I will make time for me (this is the one that I need to stick to)
• I don’t have to say yes to everything.
• I don’t have to fill in the blanks and pick up every ball that others leave on the floor – It is ok to write someone’s name on the ball, kick it in to their bosses’ office door and then point out that it is on their floor!!
• I am more important than the deadline – My tombstone will not say “Never missed a deadline"

  And you are all right… Here are the Boundaries I set:

• They know that I have familial responsibilities – that is actually why I left here last time (was a contractor then too) – I had to be closer to my parents ( I live in Yardley – this job is in West Chester.. ) – budget is 45 hours /week (max)
• I advised that I will need to work from home / work half days here and there as doc appts for my parents are needed – no problem

  And yes Swede – you are right – I am NOT the same person.. well... I am, in the good ways, but not in the bad ways!   Karen – good point – I actually became a contractor because the employee, neverending job responsibility expansion was killing me, I was a human doormat, perpetual people pleaser, constantly seeking that reassurance, seeking endorsement. Others don’t define me, I define me *** sounds good, just need to stick with that.. I need to post that on a wall somewhere and read it often) –   Beth – your daily affirmations on FB have been great.. I enjoy reading them each day!   Sandra - The pro’s outweigh the cons

As always - Love you all :)

Oh - and by the way - It is a Senior Director role :) with opportunity to transition to employee should the position open up and should I want it... because I CAN say NO!!!!

Congrats on your decision Maura and best of luck!

That all sounds WONDERFUL and I'm so happy for you and for this opportunity.  It sounds like you have a FABULOUS plan in action.  And yes, it can be hard to stick to those boundaries and those guidelines, but you can do that too!   Congrats!

Thank you :)  I was in with the VP for 2.5 hours tonight discussing the projects I'll be taking on!!!  From 4 - 6:30 - Lets hope that doesn't continue!

LOL to funny...in a warped sorta way