...My Job

Day 5
Like many people, my job gives me many challenges. However, I am so thankful that I have it.

I have loved just about every job I've ever had. I've been a Veterinary Assistant, Admissions Counselor, Medical Assistant and a Director of Alumnae and Annual Fund. My current job is as a Secretary/Webmaster. I definitely took a big pay cut and a little bit of a step down (my pride gets in the way a little).

My director job was an hour away and at the time I had a newborn at home. I decided that I was missing too much and needed something closer to home. The President of the school my kids now attend needed a secretary and the school's website was in dire need for some updating. So seven years ago, I made the move. Last year, the President retired and the school decided not to replace her. They thought having two principals would be enough and I was a little worried about my job. I mean, how can you have a President's Secretary with no President? Thankfully, they felt like they still needed me because in the last seven years I have added more and more to my plate.

My job gives me lots of benefits. I don't mean medical or retirement or anything like that. I actually get personal benefits. I get to see my kids at school everyday. I know their teachers and know that I can get in touch with them very easily. My kids know everyone on this campus because they have both been raised here. It is because of this job that I am able to attend school parties. Today, I am driving four kids on a field trip and I get to do that with no hassle because I work here and everyone understands. This morning I attended Mass with my kids. If it is their birthday I have no problem getting to eat lunch with them. And one of the nicest benefits is if my children get sick at school everyone understands that not only do they need to go home but they have to because of a fever or stomach bug.

Sure, I have my issues and my bad days but when I really think about it I am so very lucky to be where I am. Do I look for other jobs? Yes, I do because I know that my kids will not want me at their school forever. They will need a little bit of privacy and room to grow without me watching over them at school. But for right now, I am thankful to be where I am.