20 - Endings / Beginnings

Today is the official end of my time with the company I worked at for 3+ years.  All coverage, all responsibilities, all contracts end today.  And, as the day nears close, I approach it with mixed feelings. It was good to be part of the O&G industry, to meet people in different walks of life, to find out that yes, what I know does translate to that realm.  There were lots of good things about it.  And, there were some frustrating parts as well ... mostly having to do with "they get paid how much do to what???" And, to see how admins are not seen or treated as an integral part of the team (and thus paid a fraction of what the other incomes are).  At least, where I worked, that's how it was. 

So, as one line finishes, I ready myself for the start of a new one ... one that hopefully will pay better, one that will be more professional in all respects and and if not, then have a bunch of pluses that will pay off in the next one!  The interview today went ok, but not so good that I am confident.  Some good questions though! 

Gratitude Moments for Today
1/ Today, I'm grateful to have had the opportunity for the interview.  It was good to see how I reacted under pressure!
2/ Today, I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with a company like I did.  There were lots of good things about that experience.
3/ Today, I'm grateful for getting a lot done by the time my coverage runs out.  I might be short on money now, but when I am reimbursed, it will be not so bad again.
4/ Today, I'm grateful for the boots I bought ... at the time, I was concerned it might be a bit of wasteful spending.  However, today, when I put on my outfit and saw how the boots were the perfect completion, and that they felt quite comfortable as well, I felt much better about my purchase!
5/ Today, I'm grateful that RA made it home safe.  We don't have much snow, but others do.  And I'm glad she made it home safe in the weather she had. (And, it was nice to talk to her during her drive!)