I am still completed deleted off of Facebook. I deactivated it...and so far...so good. I also have insurance now, and have already scheduled drs visits for my knee, my hormone check and med check, and for my vision....as well as the dentist.
Yesterday I finished my 5th day of 12hr shifts...it was brutal. Actually it wasn't too bad, just the lack of sleep sucked. This week however...NO overtime! Super excited to get things done...or just read a book...or sleep...lol. I am hoping to go get my hair done today...and donate plasma, and maybe some chores done before the kids get home. Also I want to check out gym memberships...to help with staying in shape.
Wednesday I have a "date". This guy is a nice guy...so far. We have been chatting for a few weeks now, and met on Dec 30. He is older than I would normally go for. Typically I look for someone between 30-44...since I will be 34 in a few days...and he is 47. He has 3 boys too. However, they are 25, 19, and 4. Yes, little bit of an age difference...plus he has a 2 year old grandson. I'm not sure what we are going to do yet. Thinking of a movie and dinner...but he said he will surprise me...so we will see :D
But I guess the big news from the weekend is turning down a first shift position. WHAT? I know, I know...but it wouldn't work out.
I went to work Friday night to find my position posted on the board. I had to ask why, since I haven't had an interview for any other position...and was hoping I wasn't being fired..lol. I was told that I received the 1st shift material position that I had applied for in September! I'm like...hmmm....would have been nice to remind me and make sure that NOW....4 months later, I would still be interested. I did spend all weekend thinking it over. I had to make one of my favorite lists of pros and cons.
Pros:
Working 7a-3p M-F...no nights...no weekends...no holidays...and steady sleep pattern!
Cons:
Working 5 days instead of 3 days to LOSE $160 a month (losing shift differential pay).
Having to take days off if I need/have a drs appt.
Only having the weekends off to do everything.
Also I had applied for a management position, that I am really hoping I get.
Pros: Raise of $1-$2 an hour
Move up a little in the company
Less stress on my knees
Staying on 3rd shift
If I need to take a vacation I can use 24 hours and take off an entire week.
I will be working every other weekend...and the weekends I have off I will have my kids.
8 hours of Overtime on each paycheck guaranteed.
Cons: Back to working a 2-2-3 schedule...so sleeping will be messed up a little
Having to work during the week at 7pm and possibly missing sports games for the kids
Having to actually count to see what days I have off to schedule appts.
But whether I get the position or not...I'm happy where I am at. 4 months ago I would have jumped for joy for the 1st shift position. But now...now I'm used to it and it works great for me. I don't want to do it forever...but for now it works.
Until then, I have chores to do...errands to run....and a book to finish. Plus I have new bubble bath to try out....which may just take priority right now...as soon as I can find my rubber ducky!
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