It's Almost Football Season - Go Sooners!

Today was a good day and I mean it! Yesterday...well, that's another story. I work in an office full of men and the testosterone was flowing all over the place. That's what happens as football season nears - they all start jockeying for position. Now I am a football fan too but there is a limit - at least for me - unless of course we are talking about the Sooners and then the gloves are off!

But as for yesterday, I should be used to this, remember that I raised two boys and was always in a house full of testosterone. But when I came home, my husband, usually a very sweet man, was lumped into the same category as my co-workers and I went off on him like a bullet from a gun. Thankfully he didn't hold it against me and we had a relatively pleasant evening.

But today was better. As I mentioned before, I work for the Adsense Guy, Joel Comm. I told you in my first posting what a wonderful guy he is - he demonstrated that even more today. My last job was as a technical support representative for a software company. I loved my job but I hated the politics - especially the ones that had to do with promotions. Females rarely got them and I deserved to be promoted. When I chose to come to work for Joel, I was excited about the prospect because of the type of man he is. I knew he would be a great boss.

This job has turned out to be a healing balm to a badly damaged ego. I am very good at what I do but working at my other job had caused me to doubt my talents and abilities. Joel and Brian encourage me to expand my horizons and try new things. They trust me to do my job without micromanaging me. But most of all, and I think this is the key, they let me know how much they appreciate me. Today, Joel was getting ready to go out of town for a seminar. He was very busy but when it was time for me to go home he told me how much he appreciated me. It made me stop for a minute and thank him for hiring me. Not to be outdone, he thanks me for loving my job. Talk about a great feeling! I left work flying and talked about it to Rich all the way home (aren't cell phones wonderful things?).

I have always felt that a job should be fun otherwise what is the point. This job is fun, challenging and when the day is done, I leave there knowing that I accomplished something. I have thanked God every day for giving me this opportunity. I can hardly wait for tomorrow.