Happy Labor Day! I’m enjoying a fun-filled weekend with my parents, who are visiting Dallas!
I introduced my mom to the beer-rita at the Katy Trail Ice House! She’s now requesting them at Christmas dinner.
It’s our last hurrah in this extended wedding-honeymoon-Dallas summer extravaganza, because I’m starting work tomorrow and Matt starts next Monday. I’ve always felt really uncomfortable with unemployment and I promised myself I’d take my time with this search so that I could find the right opportunity. But, the minute the honeymoon was over I was already anxious and basically panicking that I was up and moving without a job. So this go-round, I decided to find temporary [full-time] employment right away so that I could truly take my time and figure out what’s next. I’ve accepted a position that I’m excited about, and I’ll be sure to let you know when I know the next step in this confusing path. I’m not looking forward to hearing that alarm ring tomorrow morning, but I’m super excited to get back into a routine and do something productive with these hot Dallas days:)
Bob
September 2, 2013 at 10:17 amI like your dad’s shirt. Good luck with the gig.
Kath
September 2, 2013 at 3:36 pmWish we were there!
Sandy
September 2, 2013 at 8:30 pmWould love to hear what you are doing in your temporary position.
Laura
September 2, 2013 at 9:09 pmI’m gonna keep it private for now bc who knows what path I may take…I tend to overshare:)
ella fante
September 2, 2013 at 11:18 pmShe is a temp secretary until she’s inseminated
Laura
September 2, 2013 at 11:44 pmProb wouldn’t be worth my time to do that…if I wanted to get knocked up, I’d just go for it and hope it happened before I had to answer phones and make copies.
AnnoyedAdmin
September 10, 2013 at 10:01 pmWell. I was a temp secretary who made copies and answered phones. It paid the bills until I found a more permanent solution. I made more money than many people who have non-admin jobs. I also worked hard, learned to meet the demands of very busy people and had to master multi-tasking.
Now I have a totally different job, but I use what I learned as an admin every single day. Good for Larbs (whatever her gig is) for putting herself out there.
Really Ella Fante ?
September 4, 2013 at 1:59 amWow…that was tacky
Mickie A. M
September 5, 2013 at 12:47 amHave you nowhere else to troll Ella Fante? Best of luck Laura!
Miranda
September 2, 2013 at 11:20 pmGood luck!!!
Laura
September 2, 2013 at 11:45 pmThanks!
Madison
September 3, 2013 at 7:57 amSounds like such an exciting adventure! Good luck!
Sara
September 3, 2013 at 10:37 amSounds like a great idea. Good luck with your new position!
Aimee
September 3, 2013 at 1:18 pmYou know I really admire your candor and easy-going nature with comments– so refreshing as a reader! Good luck at your new job.
Laura
September 4, 2013 at 1:23 pmAgreed! You have elegance and grace.
Leslie
September 3, 2013 at 5:11 pmGood luck with your new job. I’ve moved many times due to my husbands career. I have done exactly what your doing. It takes time to learn your way around a city and know what jobs are out there for you. If you can obtain temporary employment near in your area I say go for it. Once you are settled you will have contacts and can better evaluate what is right for you. The stress of moving across the country, finding housing etc can be a lot to deal with. Your husband is just starting his career and needs your support as well. By taking a temp position you have removed a big stressor for you both. I wish you well.
Shannon
September 3, 2013 at 6:24 pmGood luck with your new job and finding something you love! I love your mindset about finding a new position. My bf moved across the country several months ago for a job and I have been scared to follow until I have a permanent job there. Love that you just went for it – it is so inspiring! On a lighter note, I love that your parents drank beer-rita’s with you! So fun!
Emily
September 4, 2013 at 12:15 pmBest of luck! Perhaps even your temp job will open more doors for you that will help you find your “dream” job.
eliza
September 5, 2013 at 10:36 amHow was it moving away from family and friends?? Do you have any advice on this? My new husband wants to move down south and I live in new england. Would be such a change.
Mal
September 6, 2013 at 12:36 pmPeople can say what they want, but as someone in a similar situation, taking a minute to breathe sounds like the best thing you could be doing. Getting married, moving across the country, setting up a new living situation, etc is a BIG DEAL. I hope you get as much time as you need to settle in 🙂
Hope
September 13, 2013 at 11:01 amGood luck with the new job!
And I hope that you don’t mind me saying this ……your husband is super handsome!
Laura
September 16, 2013 at 8:52 pmThanks:)
Maggie
September 16, 2013 at 2:05 amHi Laura,
I stumbled across your blog while looking for some courage to stick it out as a school psychologist. I feel incredibly miserable about the profession… It breaks my heart that I spent so much time in school to get a degree in a profession I’m hating. I know you’re keeping your job on the down-low but any chance you’d go back to school psych?
Or any advice on sticking it through.
Laura
September 16, 2013 at 8:51 pmYeah, I’m definately still looking for positions. For me, it’s all about the specific role – in Boston, I was building-based and able to do a lot of counseling, but I’ve heard in Texas, school psychs travel between 4-6 schools. If I’m lucky enough to find a position in a charter school or be able to be based in 1-2 schools, I’d be really excited. In my experience, the grass is always greener though, and even with the crazy testing loads these days, being a school psych is still a pretty awesome gig!