Let me rephrase that: I’m back.
While I’m not totally loathe to return to work after a delightful two weeks off (thanks for asking) I don’t totally dread it.
It turns out I missed some serious office place drama, which I’m kinda glad of. I’m not comfortable going into details at this point.
Coming back, I’m doing a lot of thinking about going forward. In the next few months, my current contract will end and I go back to my old position. I can’t say the thought really pleases me.
I’ve had a vague goal in mind of landing a new gig before that happens. However, that’s easier said than done, a reality that’s rearing its ugly head the closer I come to that deadline.
So I’m trying to handle this in the most social worky-way I know how: reframing! How can I make this job likeable? How can I make it work for me???
Only time will tell whether I’m helping myself, or prolonging the pain.
And of course, my fingers are still crossed that fate will smile on me and the perfect job will just fall into my lap from somewhere.
A girl can dream, can’t she?
I love when I start to social work myself. Especially about office drama. "OK, I want to punch this coworker in the face...but how am I contributing to our difficulties? Perhaps I should motivationally interview myself about changes I can make." Good times. And good luck with that perfect job, I'm looking for it myself.
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