Another Chapter Closed

Tomorrow will be my last day at work. I put in my resignation two weeks ago. I am sad that it didn't work out and sad to leave the friends and connections I had made during my time there. I finally had my own desk in my own private space, but it wasn't enough. Work at an accounting firm is very hectic during the busy tax season. It was stressful, but the stress was exacerbated by a boss who was emotional, domineering and unclear with her directions. I have had bad managers in the past and experience told me that I would be happier if I should leave. It got to a point where I had to weigh whether it was worse to stay or to leave. Hopefully I made the right choice. It was a difficult decision which I tossed about in my head for months. I finally got so tired of thinking about it that I decided to take action.

In a way, maybe it is a good move. My skills as a word processor were not being fully utilized there. What they really need is a typist and not a word processor. A word processor types, that is obvious, but the two are not synonymous. Word processors, in general, possess more advanced skills than typists. They know how to properly format a document so that it works efficiently and looks consistent. Not everyone knows how to do this, although most people think they do, just because they use Word. Before I was a word processor, I thought that I knew how to use Word too... until I got a job as a professional word processor.

I want to try to become a professional freelance word processor/presentation specialist. If I could do that, pay off my debts, have a family and one day return to school for a more advanced degree, that would be great. For now, I have a lot of work ahead of me before I can even think of going back. On the bright side, I can get a head start by reading as much as I can about medieval art and history so that by the time I go back, I will be well prepared.

I would like to keep writing, but it's getting late and time for bed. Wouldn't want to be late on my last day of work!