Almost ready to begin a new job!

Hey folks,
Well, I'm in the process of wrapping up a job that I thought I might enjoy, but ended up hating! I went to work in an attorney's office in one of our larger towns. I had worked with one of the attorneys previously and loved her. I also have known one of the other attorneys for over 20 years (not friends, but acquaintances). Well, I must say, I have learned so much since beginning there in January - but I've also learned how I do not want to be treated as an employee.

I must say, I have not realized how important it is to feel appreciated in your job. That was the biggest thing that I have missed! So if any of you reading this are bosses or own your own business, I must tell you, appreciation is a key component to happy employees! Money is great, but even if they offered me a good deal more money, it wouldn't be enough to make me stay. It's being taken for granted and them not having the foggiest idea of what our jobs are like! We have three lines that ring almost non-stop, we have people in and out the door all day long, we have three busy attorneys giving us work to do, as well as our own projects, closings, etc to accomplish. I admire our attorney's skills - they are execellent attorneys ~ but I do not admire their business skills.

I deal with a lot of small business owners and I often hear them say - you can't find good help that will stay with you! I disagree, the problem is that many small business owners do not want to pay enough to keep good workers. If you find a good worker, then make wure they are appreciated - monetarily and emotionally!

Okay - so I'm off my soapbox now. And excited to begin my new job. I'm going to be working in a self-contained classroom with children diagnosed on the autistic spectrum. This will be much more in line with what I went to school for, which was psychology and early child development. Of course that was 25 years ago - but that's where my heart is. I'm disappointed in the salary - only $16,000/year and I have a BA in psychology with 4 years of experience. However, I get the summers off and I get full insurance coverage so I'm hoping it's worth it! I'm excited and can't wait! Goodbye legal world - well, I'll still have my job as a court clerk- which I feel appreciated and well compensated for! Thank you!

Have a great day,

Lori
www.brandybrookdesigns.com