Lunch & Job Hunting

Today we had our going away party for the big boss. Tomorrow is his last day. It's unfortunate that there isn't room for everyone in the new company structure, as we're losing a lot of good people. Whether the big boss made a difference from a business perspective, I'm not sure as it's not my area...but he certainly made a difference within. The management team was finally molded into a cohesive unit, and it was nice while it lasted. Hopefully the new company has the same connections amongst co-workers that we've improved upon over the years. As I keep saying..we'll see!

I applied for a job recently, which after the second interview I decided wouldn't be the best move for me, but they could have let me know that I didn't get the job! They were apparently waiting for approval to add the new position, so I was unsure whether it had even been created. But I heard from a co-worker who knows someone there that the job has already been filled. It would have only taken a simple phone call! Although, I guess I should have called them as well, but as I said, I wasn't really interested.

Final blow...

Well, finally, after long speculation, my manager received her walking papers today. She'll still be around for another 3 weeks to transition her work to our new manager (who I have to admit is really very nice). I'm kind of upset about it, but she is happy...big smiles upon congratulations from fellow co-workers! I'm not very good with change, but have had to deal with a lot of it in my lifetime, so I'm sure I will make my way through it and come out on top in the end! There will be lots of change to deal with as people take on new responsibilities and roles within our company, but hopefully this means that a place can be found for everybody.

On a more selfish note, I have to wonder where this leaves me? Am I starting back at the beginning? Is it worth it? I was definitely hoping my manager would leave one day, but the optimum circumstances would have been her getting her dream job downtown, and myself trying to fill her shoes! Oh well, I'll play it out because I do still love my job, the people I work with, the hours, and the proximity to my house!

Left Behind

Those who know me well know that I'm not all that religious. I guess I would call myself a practicing agnostic, as in I'm actively curious and don't discount most people beliefs (though I do have some strong opinions of my own!).

But for whatever reason, I love Christian shows and novels.

7th Heaven? One of my favourites, although I must say it's not currently on my regularly watched schedule. I try to keep up with reruns on CTS @ 4pm, if I can get off work earlier. But I would also say that this show is on the tame side of pushing religion. I definitely don't like anything pushed down my throat. I have very few things to thank my mother for, but allowing me to choose my own beliefs would be one (I'm not baptized).

And now leading into the title of this blog...Left Behind I used to work on our Christian book club at work, which broadened my knowledge of religious titles. I couldn't get enough of this series when I started it. I got to read the first 5 books, but couldn't find 6 & 7 at our book sales. I had to order these through a friend at work, which was a trial in itself...all I'll say is it's a good thing I'm not a real customer! So, in the last month I've gotten to continue the series (16 in all). I'm now on book 10, which is getting closer to the return of Christ. There's a lot more Bible references, so the reading is getting harder for me, but I'm plowing through them, and they're getting better with each one. Because of this series, the Bible has been added to my reading list (which is up over 100 books now).

Even if this isn't your thing, you have to see the movie...it stars Kirk Cameron! How can you beat that?! Unfortunately, I haven't seen it yet...Clarence!

Let's Give This A Try

I've never blogged before, so I thought I would give a shot. Let's see where this goes...

What should I blog about? Anything and everything? Myself? Hmmm...