First day

Today was my first day at the new job. It was fantastic! I walked in and everyone was quick to greet and shake hands. This store is so contemporary and fresh-- and the textiles are so modern.

I went in after I dropped Hudson off at day care. My employers have agreed to let me work from 8:15 - 4:45 to accommodate the day care 's hours of operation. Already, I love this place because of this.

Hudson has yet another insanely runny nose, and I told them that I was in fear all night (while clock watching to not sleep in) that he would get a fever and would not be able to make it on my first day. They said family comes first, and that they all have had kids so it's bound to happen and not to worry. Another bonus.

I have been given a base salary plus commission. My last job was strictly commission based, and would make it tight if it were slow in the holiday seasons. It may be a lower bracket of pay over the course of a year if the commission bracket is lower, but hell... it'll all work out in the wash. Everyone is so nice here, and I am hoping that I go with my instincts and am proven correct. Teamwork is stressed there, no cut throat sales allowed.

I have to work one Saturday a month, and we can take an extra day off the following week or bank it for another day off later. Nice perk if you want to save up for the summer.

Benefits start immediately. They pay half, and that sounds fair to me.

Drum roll please.... I have an office! A place to consult with the client and not have another salesperson rubbing elbows with you, or cougarville's bigwig hairdo taking up space. They give you some decor to work with, but allow you to decorate it as you wish.

So far, it's true... One door closes and another door opens. Timing worked out, and I got to go on my holiday and get the family orientated fresh start that I obviously needed.