Thankful #2

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I try to be thankful year round but it is the month of thankfulness so today I am continuing with my thankful list. The number 1 thing I am thankful for is my husband, you can see that post here. There are so many things I am thankful for but this one felt really relevant because of what has been going on lately at work.

I am thankful for my job. I am thankful that I was able to transition into a new position at the same company that I have been working at for a year and a half. I am thankful that I have had so many supportive supervisors. I have had managers in the past that were just rotten. However, those experiences made me stronger and more appreciative of my wonderful supervisors now.

About a week and a half ago, I found out that the higher ups were making changes to the program I have been apart of since July. The changes are not in my favor or the other therapists. In my old position, I was traveling to schools, homes, aftercares, summer camps, etc. Since I switched positions, I have had the luxury to be in an office. It has been great for my gas bill, mileage on my car and frankly, my safety. Going into the hood was not my cup of tea. So while I will be in an office for most of my day, I will have to travel again. Does that suck? Yes. But it could be worse. And it did get worse, just not for me. Another therapist was let go. That so easily could have been me. We had started at the same time and they decided to go with the newest employee. I was "safe" because I even though I am new to the program, I have been with the company for a year and a half. While I want to think, whew I'm safe. What I am actually thinking is...if the census drops further, guess who is the newest employee? ME! But I am still thankful for me job. This was the one gamble I took with taking the new position. I knew there was a chance of layoff but the benefits majorly outweigh that gamble. The last week and a half has been a bit stressful as our schedule changed and we have to make adjustments to having one less therapist. I am hoping things will settle shortly.

But still, I am thankful for my job!

xo

-AMK-