Years ago, decades really, when I was a homeschooling housewife in the Idaho country, I went looking for a part time job. I ended up with an interview in an office, and left 1) knowing that I did not have the job and 2) not even wanting the job. Why didn't I want the job? Seriously, the main reason why it was a turn off was that it was 100% women in there. I saw gals in their capris and flip-flops coming and going, standing with their coffees and chatting, and working at their desks and I did NOT want to work there.
I knew there was plenty of drama to be found among a bunch of gals, and knew I didn't want to be immersed in it every day, so that job was utterly unappealing thanks to all the estrogen. I know it sounds as catty as what I pictured an office full of women to be like, but seriously, I knew how a bunch of gals can be and I wasn't wrong. Now that I work in an office with mostly women, I'm finding drama to the left and to the right and none of it directly involving me. I WAS wrong about one thing. Not every woman jumps into the pool, IYKWIM. There are a few who indulge in griping or gossip, and there are a few who are perpetually negative even if they aren't overtly gossiping. I'm getting good at avoiding the lunch room when certain people are there, because I don't need to feed my own Bad Mood Wolf. And I'm grateful that my desk is among a group of jolly, goofy guys (along with two of the negative nellies, but they're easier to avoid when the dudes are being bro's
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I'm fighting hard to keep myself from being negative and stressful, and to dip all the way to my neck every day in it. Ugh. I'm thankful for those who don't flap their lips.
Eating over the weekend was okay. I went off plan a few times, but nothing like I was a few weeks ago, when I was eating all the things. Did some big cooking, and want to make more today after work. Not Chicken Soup. YUM! And noodles. I dunno why, but noodles are just calling my name right now.
Wylie's job started on Friday. He's working very part time, very early. Fri-Mon, from 5:15 to 10:30 am which means that on Sat and Sun, my days off, I get to have several hours first thing in the morning all to myself. I don't mind that AT ALL, believe me. I packed in so much binge watching
but that's okay. Next weekend I'll be busier for sure. Just...it was so nice having the place to myself in the morning.
Haven't heard back yet from the PT job that I applied for. Drug testing was last Tuesday and they told me 24-48 hours, and I don't even know who to contact to find out. I guess the company will notify me. The background has already come back, and I was notified of that. I guess it's just a matter of waiting, now. *shrug*
Hm...looking at the emailed job offer, it says I must do the drug screen within 24 hours of the interview (done)
I must look for an offer letter via email (Got it)
I must fill out the background stuff on a laptop or desk top (done)
does this mean that it all came in and now I just wait for a call or email with a confirmation of my start date?
Breakfast today was just baked potatoes. Wasn't really hungry. They sufficed.