Milestones

As we get older, it feels as if the "milestones" we looked forward to are fewer and further between!  Turning 5, 10, 21.  Elementary school, Jr High, High School, College.  Marriage.  Kids.  Well, you get the picture!

Today, for me, is another measurable milestone.  It speaks of my ability to endure stupidity on many levels, my ability to be "grace under pressure", to work harder and faster each day - never getting enough done - only to go back and repeat the next day.  Yes, it's a work anniversary.  17 years with my BigBox Store!  *whew*

What started out as a part time overnight just-for-the-summer job to earn money to pay back and debt to the IRS ($800), has turned into a career.  Sort of.  I've climbed the "hourly ladder" as high as it can go, and have turned down every attempt to get me to join management.  And after this long, I'm certain that's been a wise decision on my part.   I enjoy the actual facets of my job; I just dislike the management portion that gets shoved my way.  I like the people I work with ... in the casual "hey, how's it going" kind of thing.  But when it comes down to the nitty gritty, they're all so young and seem to have a "momma will clean up after me" attitude.   I'm betting they still live at home!  ha!

So here's to another few years until the next big milestone:  Retirement!!

3268 Days ... And Counting!!