Papa's got a brand new bag

Did I mention I have a new job? (Why no, you orangutan, you haven't mentioned anything at all in over a month, now that you mention it)

Well, I do. Similar work to the old one (Office Management, information wrangling, customer service), but the environment is soooo much nicer. I am giddy with the unusual circumstance of being well-liked, well-treated and just being treated like I'm wanted at all. Pinch me.

The commute is longer than I'm used to, but is so far manageable. Much of the angst of commuting (aside from gas/money woes and wear 'n' tear on the ol' rickshaw) is generated inside my head. It's only frustrating to sit in slow traffic if you expect and feel like you deserve to be in the slot in front of you. I am using podcasts, radio and audiobooks to use the time available to me happily and/or productively, in a mental experiment to keep me from the spittle-flicking road rage that tends to creep up on one who spends hours behind the wheel every day. So far, good results!

A note to simple-minded employers: just because it's a down economy doesn't necessarily mean you can play silly, cruel games with your employees, with the mindset that they are vulnerable and their options limited. Sometimes, that game can turn on you in an instant, and leave you spinning and holding the bag during the toughest season of your whole year. But then, one of you has already learned that lesson, I'm guessing.

Who's got two thumbs and weekends off?? This guy!!

Onward!