Earlier this month, I got offered a job. It’s for a school psychologist position. For obvious reasons, I can’t tell you where. But I can tell you I am excited and nervous all at once. It’s time for new beginnings.
It seems like a lovely community. When I went for the interview, I got a good vibe. The admin staff were lovely as were the students. The principal and two other executive staff who interviewed me made me feel extremely comfortable. And so, when I got offered the job, I didn’t hesitate. I accepted it.
As some of you might know, I was feeling an itch. Wanting a change. Maybe this is it. Sure, it’s not a big sea-change. But it’s a change of work place which I hope, will be a good thing. For starters, the work will be different. It’s a lot more preventative work than my current work where I provide therapy for those with chronic and complex mental health needs. As much as I love my current job, I think it was getting to a point where change in clients was minimal. Plus, the population in the area is getting more and more difficult.
I received my contract late last week and told my manager on Tuesday this week. It was bittersweet. She was surprised and said I’d be missed. It’s nice to be acknowledged. It was harder letting the rest of the team know. I’ve got some good colleagues; ones I’ve spent over 5 years with. It’ll be strange not driving there anymore in the new year. It’ll be strange not sharing my office with M and T.
Yet, I am excited. I am excited to set up a new office. I am excited to get to know new people. I am excited to not have to drive to work and to take public transport instead. I am excited to run new programs and work with a different population.
I start my new job soon after my birthday in mid-January. I finish my current one on the 7th of January. I’m taking some time off and hopefully, going some place in between the two jobs.
I can’t wait.
It’s going to be a new adventure.
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Until next time,
Cheers!!!
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit
27 November 2015 at 6:27 amHow exciting! Gotta love new adventures.
Great to meet you! Visiting from FYBF.
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit
27 November 2015 at 6:27 amHow exciting! Gotta love new adventures.
Great to meet you! Visiting from FYBF.
Lydia C. Lee
27 November 2015 at 6:46 amHow exciting – congrats!
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27 November 2015 at 6:46 amHow exciting – congrats!
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Min@WriteoftheMiddle
27 November 2015 at 6:59 amCongratulations Sanch! A new job. A new start. So refreshing! 🙂 xo
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Min@WriteoftheMiddle
27 November 2015 at 6:59 amCongratulations Sanch! A new job. A new start. So refreshing! 🙂 xo
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Amy @ HandbagMafia
27 November 2015 at 7:35 amThis is wonderful news for you! Congratulations- I hope it’s the change you were looking for!
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Amy @ HandbagMafia
27 November 2015 at 7:35 amThis is wonderful news for you! Congratulations- I hope it’s the change you were looking for!
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Zita
27 November 2015 at 7:39 amYay! I am so happy for you and hope that you will love the school environment!!
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27 November 2015 at 7:39 amYay! I am so happy for you and hope that you will love the school environment!!
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Mandy, Barbie Bieber and Beyond
27 November 2015 at 9:23 amWow, good luck and congratulations, Nothing like a change!
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27 November 2015 at 9:23 amWow, good luck and congratulations, Nothing like a change!
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Deborah
27 November 2015 at 9:56 amSanch, the job sounds great. Not sure what sort of psychology work you’ve been doing but think it would be a worthwhile experience to work with young people (and in a supportive educational environment). I’m sure you’ll love it but do understand that sad feeling of having to farewell colleagues who’ve become friends.
Looking forward to hearing how the new job goes.
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Deborah
27 November 2015 at 9:56 amSanch, the job sounds great. Not sure what sort of psychology work you’ve been doing but think it would be a worthwhile experience to work with young people (and in a supportive educational environment). I’m sure you’ll love it but do understand that sad feeling of having to farewell colleagues who’ve become friends.
Looking forward to hearing how the new job goes.
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Natalie @ Our Parallel Connection
27 November 2015 at 10:36 amCongratulations. A change is as good as a holiday they say and a new job can make life that much brighter.
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Natalie @ Our Parallel Connection
27 November 2015 at 10:36 amCongratulations. A change is as good as a holiday they say and a new job can make life that much brighter.
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Vanessa
27 November 2015 at 1:07 pmIt sounds like it was time for a change! Good luck in the new job.
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Vanessa
27 November 2015 at 1:07 pmIt sounds like it was time for a change! Good luck in the new job.
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Niki @ Wonderfully Women
27 November 2015 at 3:31 pmCongratulations, I hope you love your new job, great way to start the new year. xx N
Niki @ Wonderfully Women
27 November 2015 at 3:31 pmCongratulations, I hope you love your new job, great way to start the new year. xx N
Avada Kedavra
27 November 2015 at 5:21 pmCongrats PB! Wishing you good luck for the new job.
Btw I changed my blog url. Have linked the new url with this comment.
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Avada Kedavra
27 November 2015 at 5:21 pmCongrats PB! Wishing you good luck for the new job.
Btw I changed my blog url. Have linked the new url with this comment.
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simple girl
27 November 2015 at 5:44 pmOMG.. hugs Sanch and congratulations 🙂 … Wish you all the very best 🙂
simple girl
27 November 2015 at 5:44 pmOMG.. hugs Sanch and congratulations 🙂 … Wish you all the very best 🙂
John Holton
28 November 2015 at 5:31 amCongratulations! I hope things work out well for you.
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John Holton
28 November 2015 at 5:31 amCongratulations! I hope things work out well for you.
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Aditi
28 November 2015 at 7:17 amCheers to new beginnings! All the best, Sanch!
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Aditi
28 November 2015 at 7:17 amCheers to new beginnings! All the best, Sanch!
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Paula
28 November 2015 at 9:32 amCongratulations! 🙂
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28 November 2015 at 9:32 amCongratulations! 🙂
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Parul
29 November 2015 at 2:54 amAll the best Sanch! New beginnings like this are an important part of life and you will do well.
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29 November 2015 at 2:54 amAll the best Sanch! New beginnings like this are an important part of life and you will do well.
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Naman Kumar
30 November 2015 at 2:05 amBest of luck and congratulations. I’m first time here on your blog and loved it very much. I’m a blogger at Naman’s Board. Naman Board is a hub for English writings including science fiction, poems, quotes, essay on Life, Motivation, Inspirational.
Hope to see you very soon there.
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Naman Kumar
30 November 2015 at 2:05 amBest of luck and congratulations. I’m first time here on your blog and loved it very much. I’m a blogger at Naman’s Board. Naman Board is a hub for English writings including science fiction, poems, quotes, essay on Life, Motivation, Inspirational.
Hope to see you very soon there.
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