Pros and Cons
Posted in The Life of the Historian and tagged with Food, Move, Work on September 30, 2009
Today’s our last full day in our old office. We’ve been here 2 1/2 years, which seems both short and long. The mere fact that I’ve been with this company for over 4 years amazes me…I had no idea I’d stick around this long, especially with no plans to leave for some time.
Since we’re leaving, I thought I’d reflect on what I’ll miss and not miss about this old place!
What I’ll miss about the old office:
The people. The office (there’s many different companies in these corporate suites) is overwhelmingly male, but I have had the opportunity to make friendships with a few women. I’ll miss them.
Having someone to answer the phone. Likely, this will be my new/old responsibility at the new place (I was originally hired as a secretary, and way back when that was my sole responsibility).
Proximity to some good restaurants. I’ll definitely miss the Chinese place nearby, which has some of the best fast food Chinese I’ve had. I also like having Chick-fil-a and Sonic handy, but it’ll probably be a good thing not to have them. At the new place the Cheesecake Factory is close by, so I could develop some new fatty/expensive tastes…
What I won’t miss about the old office:
The longer commute! I’ll have 2 1/2 days a year that I can do something else other than sit in traffic. And $300/year (at today’s gas prices) to spend on more exotic traveling.
Being cramped like sardines. As convenient as it is to ask a question by simply turning one’s head, I’ll like the more private offices. Though mine will still be the central location, no one else (until our volunteers come in January) will be regularly working out of that space.
The clutter. Since my office will be mine, I set the rules on how much clutter will be allowed. It won’t be much!
So, it seems like this is definitely a good thing. I’m excited for tomorrow!
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September 30th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Are you moving into a building of suites, or an individual building? Did you say you would be there alone? What an exciting and tiring day this will be. And you will be so glad to have this move accomplished. Food, interesting.
And your own office, more interesting. Happy thoughts.
September 30th, 2009 at 9:09 am
It’s a building of suites in an office park. I’ll have my own room in our suite, whereas now the 3 of us share one room in a much larger suite shared with many other companies.
September 30th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Good for you Ronnica, sometimes it’s hard to let go of the things we have accustomed to. But change is a wonderful thing. :-)
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October 1st, 2009 at 12:10 am
Sounds like an exciting new chapter of your life! Praying the move goes smoothly :)