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OK, so a more pressing entry involves my new job. I'm starting a new job tomorrow. The last job I had I worked for my mother in law, for about 6 years, cleaning houses. Working for your mother in law is great when your dealing with wacky medical problems (well, it is if she's my MIL, she's so awesome--the best MIL in town).
But the problem I'm facing now is the fact that I haven't worked for a bona fide company with strangers and serving people and so forth in a looooooooong time. I'm not nervous about the work aspect. I've always been a very confident employee and know how to tackle a job and get it done. But I *am* nervous about the idea of dealing with my epilepsy with strangers. I mean, I have seizures semi-regularly, and I'm going to be working with people who might not know what that means, and I may encounter some opposition. =/ I've been in jobs like that, and I've even been turned down in interviews for this reason (unproveably, but I'm positive that was the reason). So, I plan on coming out with it right away and being honest, that way people can prepar for if I seize. Hopefully that will take the shock factor out of the equation at least, hehe.
Anyway, that's what's goin' down here. I start my job tomorrow at 2 pm. 2 hours of office-related orientation, then out on the floor for an indefinite period, to learn the ropes.
This is a big transition for our family. I've been a stay at home mom. Now my MIL will be my son's caregiver while I'm at work. I hope this isn't too hard on him. =(
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You will be great at your new job. Any company would be so lucky to have an employee like you. I think you will enjoy it more than you know and it will be good for your mental health. Big hugs and best of luck.
mikesmum