Seriously, did I do something amazingly wonderful in my life up until now that I have such good fortune to have the job I do? Let me count the ways (plus this way I have it down for reference for those days when I’m not having such a good time in the throes of bringing home the bacon):
1. I work TWO blocks from my house. I don’t even have to start up the car to head over to the office, so I’m being gas-friendly as far as cost AND environment. Win-Win! (Of course, it makes a “snow day” virtually impossible, but see my first paragraph about how much I love my job!)
2. I have a WINDOW right by my desk. It may not seem like a big deal, but when you’ve worked in cubicle land, or sometimes in the cave that is a video editing studio, daylight is friggin’ awesome.
3. I am compensated better then I have ever been compensated for any job EVER. Granted, I think I really do earn it via my efforts and motivation, but it’s SO awesome to feel appreciated via the good old paycheck.
4. I work for the most incredible bosses anyone could ever ask for. Seriously – my two immediate supervisors are women who are intelligent, trendy, professional, driven, compassionate, and damn funny! Did I mention generous too?
5. I am constantly encouraged to improve upon my skills, my job description, and overall my career. It’s so great to be employed by people who want you to strive for more rather then be relegated to the same position 30 years later.
6. I have access to the gym which, although small, is not used very much by the total staff, so for a very minimal fee each pay period I have virtually an entire gym to myself! No peering eyes, no skinny bitches to eyeball my fat while it bounces down the treadmill, and no ogling men to watch me sweat. Did I mention it’s just 2 floors down from my office?
7. My coworkers are, sincerely, the most eclectic and awesome group of people I have had the privilege to know. They truly represent the flavor of humanity and it’s so incredible to be a part of their lives.
8. My company is bent on all of the good things that make for longevity in employment, including focus on family. It’s great to be able to commiserate with other employees about my husband and/or kids, to bring them to events for everyone to meet and keep up with, and to know that my bosses support my commitment to my family when push comes to shove.
9. I get to use initiative to get things done. Ah, so nice to not be micromanaged and to experience the responsibility allotted to me by my bosses to drive projects, brainstorm new procedures, and take the lead on timelines.
10. In the current crapola economy, my job is pretty damn secure. This is anchored by the additional effort I have put into my job, and the fact that my coworkers call me “Christmas.”
How you likin’ THAT bacon? Smells pretty damn good to me! Thank you, God for such an awesome job!
