Onward and Upward

Welcome to the first exhilarating post of my new blog:  Charming the 419.

I was recently separated from my full time employer of 8 1/2 years.  I have mixed feelings about this...I'm saddened because I really enjoyed most of the people I worked with, I made a fair paycheck despite not having a degree, I enjoyed most of what I did.  But, I'm also relieved to not work there anymore...I worked for an incredibly brilliant man who was quite possibly the most horrible communicator in the world.  Not a day went by that I didn't feel as if I was losing my mind, going crazy, in need of therapy.  My head spun in circles.  I also managed one of the most exhausting individuals in the 419.  I spent uncountable hours trying to teach her to effectively use a computer and become a vital part of the company, to no avail.

So, here I am, unemployed.  The plan is to collect unemployment and go to school.  I am enrolled at a local College and begin classes in a couple weeks.  I am scared and excited at the same time.

I am also an Independent Consultant for a national jewelry company.  I love this business.

My new mantra is onward an upward.  I will not dwell on the past.  It's full speed ahead for my family and I.

Welcome and I'm glad you are joining me on this journey.