Work

So, for those who don't know, a little background... I started working for the government about 13 months ago. After I had my son, I went back to work when he was exactly 6 weeks to the day old. It was the hardest thing I have ever done leaving him. I would worry about and miss him constantly. (not to mention waking up all night with a new born and still making it to work on time) When he was about 3 months old, we were moved across the country. There was no military installation and no other federal agency in the town to continue my employment. So... there I was... at home with my son. It was bitter sweet. I of course enjoyed watching him grow, but I am NOT a homebody. It drives me nuts to be home. I would take him to the park or the store or the library/bookstore all day just so I wasn't sitting at home. It is really hard when your identity is your job, then you lose that identity. We are back at an Army installation now, so I have finally returned to my employment. It is SO nice to get out of the house (not to mention more than doubling our income overnight). The last office that I worked in was LOUD. We only had cubicles, like a typical federal building, so everyone was in everyone else's business. The people there were extra friendly, though. We had potlucks all the time. Now, I am in a building where we all have our own office - for the first time in my life. I enjoy my privacy, but most of the girls in the office have no personality. I am a hard worker, but I believe you must enjoy your work. I mean, we spend more time at work than with our families, so you have to like your coworkers. I will go days without speaking to the girl in the office next to me. She doesn't come out of her cave. :) Two of the other girls are about my age - upper 20s. They say they NEVER want kids, so they drive BMW and Lexuses.... whatever... They never joke around and dress so serious. Dude, get a life... seriously. Anyway, I am ecstatic to be back, and I really like the actual work. The days fly by. I do miss my son terribly, but he's old enough now that he doesn't even know I'm gone.

-Lu