Day Three of the New Year

Saturdays are generally my laziest days. I work Monday through Friday. I'm the poster child for the 9-5 crowd, though my hours exceed that. It's more like 8-6, and lunch is non-existent. Frankly, lunch and after five are the only times I get to work undisturbed. I don't mind it most days. But on Saturdays, I'm exhausted from the work week. This past year, there wasn't much writing or editing. I started a new job at my company in a new department, and it was intense. A new manager is starting in a couple of weeks. I'm torn about whether I'm happy or upset. I like being in charge and not having to run my decisions past other managers. But, on the other hand, there will be someone to cover me when I take days off. I didn't get to interview her, so I hope I like her.

I miss my old team. I miss their attention to detail and dedication. My new direct reports are middle of the road: okay but not outstanding. I'd bring my previous team with me, but I can't, so the goal is to encourage my new team and get them up to my previous team's level. May 2026 be better than 2025. Wishing everyone the same!