Back on the Chain Gang

My two month vacation is over; I am back in the working world. Part of me is relieved, as I was starting to deplete my savings and getting bored looking for work. But it also came to quickly, as I was offered the job last Thursday, no interview necessary and started on Monday (today).

I still wanted to do a few things with my time off, mainly preventive items. Go see the dentist, get more physical activity by going to gym and possibly seeing a doctor. Oh well I will have to fit it in my schedule of after work and weekends.

As my working day neared its end, I felt the tiredness seep in. Having to be on for 8+ hours sure does take its toll on you both physically and mentally. No more waking up after 9am or afternoon naps for me.

During the month of January my motivation was to find work. And now that I have a job; my motivation is my next vacation. Saving money so I can go on my next trip – wherever that maybe.

But I also find myself in a position where I’m not doing the type of working I initially wanted to do. I am doing 1st level technical support, which I have never done. I have always done a combination 1st and 2nd level or 2nd level support.

As I started my working day, I begrudgingly set about to learn the environment that I need to know to support the users. But as the day went on and I took my first call in late afternoon and helped a caller, my mood changed.

I think what changed was that I realized I could be bored at home looking for work or get paid working in a comfy office environment helping people over the phone. Not so bad when you consider the alternative.

There are a variety of jobs that would require harder work and less pay. So I’m going to tough it out and do the job. It’s only a 2 month contract and also a lesson in humility, I may have to do things I consider beneath me with my technical skills and experience, but it’s not really. It’s all how you look it.

For now it’s a job to cash up and help me save for that next vacation. Also working seems to get my creative juices flowing, so expect regular Blog entries now.