Today marks the 2 year anniversary of my employment with Company X. There’s no cake, no raise, no bonus (they never give bonuses of any kind); just simple underappreciated existence on their payroll. I guess I shouldn't complain since this position does give me the freedom to blog and play on facebook throughout my workday.
The past 2 years have gone by quickly. I got a dog (Koda), moved twice, played some softball, and took 3 courses- Intermediate Spanish 2, Microeconomics, and Graphic Design. At work, I've essentially hit a plateau in terms of professional growth. There's nothing more I can really learn (within my position) and nothing that can expand my abilities to lessen the excruciating boredom throughout the day. I code invoices, I draft contracts, I purchase software that I don't know the purpose for. I've been looking for a more appropriate position both within the company, and elsewhere for some time now. The fact that 2 years has passed, is almost like having the wind knocked out of me in slow motion. If something doesn't change soon, I'll feel like I've wasted my time here.
As much as I dislike my position there, every now and then, the people surprise me, and I realize they see me more than just their administrative support. One of my managers called me while she was out of the office the other day, just to say hello and chat about what's going on with her work load, which is interesting since I don't actually support her anymore. She just wanted to talk to me. Several of our contracted people will make it a point to come by and say hello, and chat about nothing in particular. Another friend from work made me her maid of honor for her wedding this August. I appreciate the people I work with. I see them every day, spend 50 hours with them per week. I speak to my parents maybe once every couple weeks, and I might have dinner with one of them once every 3 weeks... my roommate is more like a sister. It's interesting to become adults and realize that your social structure has transformed into a family of friends and coworkers, leaving blood relatives on the side lines (at least in my case).
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