It's all good so far

A new month begun. Transition issues still occurring, usually with tech. Trying to get things in sync is not easy when you have a historical account that was compromised and two new accounts to keep parts of life compartmentalized. Keeping things in sync will always be a challenge.

A Big fear issue has been resolved. I have been worried that a surprise check, received at the first of the year was inadvertently my severance sent early/before layoff, rather than my bonus, given the history and mystery of the company bonus program.

Some of the bonus had been spent over the holidays, upgrading the computer, the clothing, and the first new receiver in 30 years. Purchases that were made under the assumption that the check was indeed a bonus and that said bonus was a positive sign for continued employment.

Then the severance from the company and the promise of a severance check, vacation wages, plus a standard week per year of employment. Then the wait for the funds and the wondering started. Then the subconscious worry as I would work on the budget. But yesterday the severance check arrived. It is in the savings account and I now have a clearer picture of where we are financially.

I am better prepared for the adventure ahead. Still not sure where it will take us. Today’s email brought an opportunity in Perth which is worth exploring. The biggest challenge there would be to maintain support for our parents. Doing my fathers’ IT support from across the globe would be a challenge and I doubt they would ever figure out the time change.

The adventure continues.

Getting the morning started. I used to get through the morning oblations and download a series of podcasts, grab a large commuter cup of caffeinated brain fuel and start the commute in. I would listen to the ideas flowing around me as I cursed the commute.

Now we share breakfast, read the paper, listen to the podcasts, and then I have an obedience discussion on the morning dog walk before I get through some stretching exercises, then shower. I then get to sit down at the computer and log in.

I put some goals down on paper and get the morning journey started.

It is now one week into the job transition. I know there has been some progress made both tangible contacts and resume’s submitted and intangible with some life reorganization going on.

The unknown is still out there but I know that I have the support to find the right job or series of jobs as an independent to make things work. I realize that there will still be some fear and anxiety associated with the transition but we will make it work. It is no different from when I stood on a starting block, or in front of a class, or in the pulpit.

There be dragons, but I have been raised to slay dragons.

The organization continues. Finally forced to do the hard look at budgets and income, so The financial software is up to date with recurring bills etc. set up. I think I have most of the email straightened out and am continuing to update lists etc.

I am trying to be careful and to get so enveloped in task management techniques and other technical, gee whiz it would be nice if I can do this stuff, that I lose sight of the goal to find the next right stage in my career path.

But this may be the right time to be home and to be able to assist with some family issues. I trust.