the deal is done

Took Thursday off. It was supposed to be a field trip to the zoo for the Kindergarten class. Teachers were on work to rule. The trip was cancelled. To compensate, took 4 on an 'adventure' to the book store. She was thrilled. "I get to spend the whole day with Mommy - just Mommy and me!". When you have 2, one on one time is SO important to them! The book store was wonderful - charming and comfortable. 4 immediately plopped herself down on the floor surrounded by book choices and read. The selections are a bit broader than a big box store would have. Lots of multicultural books and stories with a non-traditional theme. Managed to find two books for 6 - both dealing with gender stereotypes and how not everyone fits in...seems she is getting alot of teasing at school about being a boy. Apparently, girls who like Spiderman, Yu-Gi-Oh cards, science, math and sports are targets of torment. 4 selected a princess story that featured a princess who did not want to get married - and in the end she lived happily ever after - unmarried, surrounded by her beloved pets.

It was a good distraction from work. Didn't really stress about the job situation.

So yesterday, I met with the exec at 7am. Told them I was not anxious to be perceived as someone who does not have the best interest of the company at heart. I do not want this transfer, but they'll do what they do. I am moving Monday morning. Did manage to get an agreement that we would review the situation with an option to move again in 6 months. I also asked for an open door to the exec in the event things get really rough with the new guy. Agreed.

Had a 1 hour meeting with the great guy who was my boss for 2 days...he offered to continue to be a resource for me and counselled me on how to best 'manage up' with the incompetent. Meanwhile, I managed to pull some meaningful data together for the woman who will replace me - and built a very cool spreadsheet that will make things simpler going forward...

I guess I will have to just re-direct an refocus. No way to change what has been done. There is a much larger staff to manage in this new area. By Monday I've got to get my mind around where I want to start. There is also the issue of location. There are no more office spaces left. Don't know where I will sit.

Ah well, the weekend is here. The sun will shine for 2 days and there are birthday parties to attend.

On with life.