Whither to Work?

[Home Ec, 1956]

After posting yesterday about my work-a-day world, I get the hint today that my job may no longer be solvent. I might be asked to leave instead of having the satisfaction of quitting within the next few months. Its all about doing more with less people. Even cushy state jobs aren’t safe.

The new librarian will most likely cover the barest essentials of what I do.  He didn’t strike me as the brightest bulb in the lamp, but it is better than closing the door and turning off the lights for good on my department. I really do (did) like working here. If I had to work, this is what I would have chosen to do.

Am I scared? Slightly. Jeff has six weeks before he can take the CCNA exam. That is a biggie in the computer world. Once he is past that, finding work should be easier.

“Ok, God, what are you up to? Where do you want us to go?”

All’s Not Quiet On The Western Front

:::Update::: Some of the ruffled feathers are smoothed down now, but I’m still pretty rattled. The big project is now, thankfully, out of my hands. It is amazing how the culture of an organization can get so outta whack with one person in charge who is unstable.

Wouldn’t you know it….when the husband goes away for three days, crap hits the fan at work. ARRGGH! There are/were lots of misunderstandings surrounding a big project I was working on and hurtful things were said behind my back. Why can’t folks just come to me if they are unhappy, instead of sniggling to others? Call me a hopeless Aspie, but I just can’t seem to understand gossiping and passive aggression.

All this to say, PLEASE pray for wisdom. I really don’t want to quit yet, not so close to Jeff’s graduation. I am not directly in trouble, but the situation revealed what others’ prejudices were. My boss and other librarians are on my side, too…still, made me cry, gosh darn it!