This job is definitely a whole different cup of tea than my previous one, and I'm relishing the learning opportunities. I've learnt so much and still have a-ways to go. One thing I've got to remember is to be more careful. I've made so many mistakes in the short span of time I've been here - I average about one work mistake born out of carelessness.
To friends who have asked me how I feel about my new job, I always tell them I love the work, but not the hours.
My average work-day is a 9AM to 7.30PM one. It's not exceptionally long like that of a lawyer, doctor, or accountant. But a ten-and-a-half hour work-day is nonetheless grueling. I find that I have so little time to call my own now, that every minute after I knock off is precious. Every minute of my weekend, even more so. Ironically, I have to work some of the weekends away too, and trust me, the irony hasn't been lost on me at all.
All that being said, I guess it's just a matter of striking a new balance and letting the teething issues of my new schedule grow themselves out. I do know that my previous job afforded me time to myself like almost no other job could, it's just harder that I'm facing this day in, day out, now. Even knowing beforehand doesn't make the living any easier.
But press on I will, for the love of books!
