After more than two years apart, the author visits family in Florida, meets a young nephew, reconnects with a lifelong friend, explores nature, and navigates technology challenges. During the trip, they learn they earned an Analyst position after 15 years with their employer. The achievement marks a meaningful professional milestone and a hopeful new chapter.
Ambient noise overpowers conversationA generous offer buys goodwillPersonal stories fill the airRelaxed camaraderie Utter silenceA ploy to distractNervous questions fill the spaceDefensive camaraderie Slow acceptanceFear redirectedCore values rediscoveredResilience
The past year included challenges and accomplishments, such as reading 25 books and navigating a temporary work assignment. Despite setbacks, insights into office politics influenced a job interview experience. Personal financial realignment was undertaken for future savings, while diverse reading also explored humanity and history, igniting a passion for learning.
A short hike that turned into quite the adventure. Bonus points to anyone that gets the reference in the title. :)
Relief is hard to come byConstant change swirls around like sand in the dust stormThe world and here at homeNo more lazy summerFall harvest emphasizes the movement of the seasonsOverwhelmed to learning to boredNervous energy like a mist hangs around my worldWhere can value be extracted?Where will change throw the human aside?Where will the new intelligence leave us?I asked for something differentMaybe the stress and strain will resolve into a familiar flowPerhaps a brand-new idea outside my focus will emergeWhat if hard work was rewarded?What if the struggle was just slightly less intense?Will the talented remain?For years I feel a…
Chosen from many Hard work rewarded New language learned Methodology tested Data presented Decisions delayed Projects created Meetings extended Document written Feedback expected Updates predicted Idea digested Time is short Work disbursed A shortage of staffing The inbox will burst Familiar surroundings Starting over, yet not A return to my post A moment to breathe