What a week! And when I say week, I really mean the continuous work week that started LAST Monday. I have worked for 12 days in a row and averaged 10 hours a day. Many might not find this too extraordinary, but given the work situation I was in, I'm exhausted!
Our credit union just underwent a huge computer system conversion and who knew how much went into changing your system. I have learned an awful lot, but this is defiantly something I never want to do again.
After all this complaining I must admit, the paycheck will be nice. But more than just the money I feel like I truly have benefited from this whole experience. I met many new people, became better acquainted with co-workers and discovered, for myself, what I can accomplish when I set my mind to it. I was given a large bulk of testing for the new system and was given that assignment with no training. I was overwhelmed to say the least, but was able to get organized and really put together a good project.
As I completed this project it made me think back to all those yard projects, house projects, and other "projects" my dad always had us doing to help us learn how to "work." I have thought before that I was grateful for what my dad taught me, but this work experience has really helped me to see the amazing gift my dad has given me. I know that because of him and this one skill he helped me develop, I know that I can be successful at whatever I attempt to accomplish. I always heard my dad say "if someone knows how to work, they will be successful" I've always chalked it up to "one of Dad's saying" but have really learned for myself what it mean to be a good worker and the satisfaction that comes from doing a good job. I am so lucky to have the dad that I do.
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