Waiting for Everything to Surface

Last Friday was my third year mark being with my company and I must say it has been somewhat challenging adventure but relatively very good experience. Though I feel like I’ve only worked for few months and here I am three years after and I’m still there. Most would say “Gosh I feel like it’s been forever!” - but in my case there has been so many things throughout those years that time went flying over my head without me knowing it. I couldn’t believe it!

Though I’m still in the air in terms of what I would see myself do for the next year. Since I recently took the Program Director position, I will be in that position for a long time. Not just because it’s another Director position but the nature of the job and the atmosphere that you share with other folks is quite frankly very pleasant. I get to work with deans and professors from various prominent universities all over the U.S. Very professional and fun people to work with!

My boss and I had a brief discussion of what is ahead of me. Before she had the chance to say what she had planned for me, I told her what I would like first. First off the list is letting go advertising completely, then second is membership. Like I said I like being the Program Director so I expressed the interest in keeping that position and maybe do more executive stuff (i.e. working directly with the board and with different committees, etc). Not sure if that will happen but we shall see…

You know I can’t complain much about my job. I really can’t. I get to pretty much do what I want and how I want to do them. That’s the beauty of being in my position in a way that you have the opportunity to lead and shape the organization, in terms of internal processes, etc. It’s a tough job, though! But, if I can do it, anyone else can…

We haven’t schedule my annual review yet but I hope it happens very soon. Hopefully I will be able to get a new car with the raise I’m getting. I know it’s presumptuous but I shall see. I better get to crunching the number…lol.

Anyway, I can’t wait to be off Marketing and get on with my career to a different path but I'm waiting for everything to surface before I consider other options...