What I Know

Since announcing my plans to leave MassMutual for the fall, things have been...different. This afternoon, for instance, was interesting. When I got to work today, Ryan wanted me to start teaching the receptionist how to do my job, just in case she has to fill in. He continually asked me to make sure I had talked to her so all duties were filled. I think he's getting a little nervous to put my work in someone else's hands.

I also have access to Ryan's calendar at work. I noticed a couple of interviews pop up on his calendar for the marketing intern position MassMutual now has open. Not a minute after that popped up on his calendar, he called me to come to his office. He and Tara were "discussing" what duties I perform at work. Finally, he decided to just ask me what I do.

I listed off a couple of things and Ryan was shocked at the amount of things I have done in the past and continually do each day. The thing about my position is that the work is very simple, so I can get a day's work done in less than two hours most days. Yes, it may sound like a lot, but they are all simple tasks.

Finally, he decided I did "too much" for him to remember and told me to go back and write down everything I do. Pretty much, what he wanted me to do was write the job description of the position some other person is going to fill. So I am coordinating how my replacement will do things and what s/he will be doing. It just seems, weird.

If I weren't leaving by choice, I would feel terrible that I am now doing a bunch of things for "The Transition," as Ryan calls it. He acts like it an apocalypse or some major event in the office. In reality, the intern, who isn't even classified as a staff member, is leaving to do something she actually enjoys. No big deal.

I thought I would be sad to leave but I really am not. In fact, I am happy to move onto things that will maybe challenge me and push me.

I got a call today at work about an on campus job I applied for a couple of weeks ago. I scheduled an interview to work for the science department organizing our annual DUCURS conference. Not only would it look good for grad school, but it pays better than MassMutual, gives me another reference for my grad school application, and is on campus, which saves me money in the long run. That's not even a win-win, but like a win-win-win-win. :)

It seems my schedule is quickly filling up for this coming semester. I am so excited to not only start classes in two weeks, but go to the concert of my dreams with All Time Low, Mayday Parade and The Cab. This post is composed by one happy girl today. The end. :)