We’re going through a long “the only constant is change” phase at work. I won’t get in to details because 1. boring and 2. not appropriate, but when you pair that with my team having inconsistent direction/”leadership” for years… it’s just getting so old. Sigh.

I woke up early this morning with stomachaches due to work anxiety. Ridiculous. It’s just work. And it’s time for a gratitude check, no matter how silly this list is:

I’m exited to go in to the office because:

• I get to see my friends! I need to get out of the house.
• My commute is long and gives me lots of time to read (train ride) and listen to podcasts (walk to office).
• I get to wear my new Rothy’s (not sponsored) / dress up 80s style / rock the scarf Anne knitted me.

And of course, I’m grateful to be employed, especially at a job with amazing perks – flexible start/end time, work from home options, alternate work schedule options (I work an hour extra each day to get every other Friday off), a crazy amount of healthcare choices, *new* paid parental leave (won’t be using), generous leave, a beautiful office, constantly updated technology, and wonderful IT support.

This morning (at 3:30, when I woke up with these feelings, yay) I was also thinking about my last job, and how when I wanted to take sick leave once (ONE time in a year and a half), I was required to go to the doctor and get a note excusing my absence, for one day of sick leave. (So yay, instead of resting at home, I was at Urgent Care.) Where I work now, you can just take sick leave, no questions asked. I’m grateful for that!

And the last thing – all this constant upheaval really lets me work on one of my 2020 To Dos – to quit being so snarky and whiny at work. I. Can. Do. This.

(Oh wait! One last last thing. Office time means potential Starbucks… but that goes against my 2020 To Dos, hee hee)