Tomorrow morning marks the start of my fourth week of full-time employment. After nearly a year of freelancing, I’m extremely happy with how the new job is developing. Since I had done some work for the company in the tailing months of the old year, I already knew some of the people and projects I am working with.
At the same time, they haven’t been shy about adding more responsibilities to my plate, including three major clients! As my mentor explained when we discussed the company’s view on work-life balance: over the long term, it is definitely a marathon and you need to pace yourself. But for the first six to twelve months, you had better sprint.
That’s the case with all new jobs, right? Work hard to prove yourself and compensate for your learning curve.
This past week the CEO sat down with me to lay out her vision of where I will be in the next two years as well as what she expects from me over my first ninety days. She’s one of the most respected leaders of her field, HR development and executive coaching, so it was exciting to hear that she has some very specific ideas about how I will fit into the company’s strategy.
Of course, when you are hearing this directly from the CEO, it creates a pretty high bar over which to jump!
All things considered, though, I’m having a blast. The experience reinforces for me that I stayed in my old job a few years too long and was stagnating rather than growing. I’m thankful, really, that they decided to give me the ultimatum of either moving back to the US or being let go. It was a decision that was long overdue.
The only downside? Now that I’m working so much, my time for blogging is diminished. I’m committed to doing it as often as possible, though, so stay tuned.
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I am so happy to hear that your new job is exciting and stimulating and a growth experience for you!!! You GO Chris!!!
Thanks Ruth. Hope you’re enjoying winter!
Great to hear you enjoy the new job and receive a lot of attention from your bosses. Being (positively) challenged makes working a lot of more pleasant.
It certainly does make work a lot more pleasant.
Glad to hear you’re having a smooth phase starting into the new position! Way to go, Chris! 🙂
Thanks!
I’m so happy for you! Congrats!
Yesterday, I had a chat with a lady at work ( 2 hour volunteer work). She said I’m good fit for this job. I should start this job 5 years ago. Oh, well.
Isn’t it nice to receive such positive feedback from others? Lets you know you are appreciated.
Yes, it is! 🙂
I just hope that my efforts will be rewarded in the future!
So wonderful to hear!!
Yes, it is.
Good luck in the new job.
Many thanks
Very excited for you about the new job and sounds like you are excited also. You will do well.
Thanks!
Hope you get a lot out of this new role. If your blog posts are anything to go by, I think you have a great work ethic and you always produce top-notch work.
Even if I go missing in action from time to time?
Compared to me, you’re very consistent.
Everything is a matter of perspective, right?
great to hear things are going well on the professional side! and don’t stop the blogs!
I will keep them up Jason.