Changes

So, those of you who've been aware of my work situation for the past year will know that it has been quite challenging at times.

But, there's been a bit of a shake-up in the works this week, and now that everything is official, I can post it here and share with all of you.

There has been someone I've found particularly challenging to work with. Due to a number of factors, she has chosen to move on to other things. Her last day with our company was yesterday.

On Monday, I was made aware that these changes were coming, and asked to consider taking her position on. After praying and consulting some trusted advisors, on Tuesday I agreed.

Today, we formalized this new step, and I can now tell you that as of this morning my job title has changed from Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to Administration and HR Coordinator. I'm excited about the new step - concerned about the potential for ongoing conflict in our company, but excited to be stepping into a new and challenging position.

It does, however, feel a bit weird.

About a year and a half ago, when they created this position, before "particularly challenging coworker" was hired, I'd applied and was a strong candidate for the the position. Because of the direction God seemed to be taking me at the time, I withdrew my candidacy and they eventually hired "particularly challenging coworker". I left the country for five weeks, and returned to a bit of a maelstrom that has lasted for the entirety of the last year. The directions it had seemed God was leading me changed. The doors that had seemed wide open closed. I spent much of the year struggling with questions and timing.

And now, a year and a half later, I've accepted the position that I removed myself from competition for then. It was the door that seems open in front of me. It brings its own unique set of challenges, and a steep learning curve for a while.

I'm feeling a bit bittersweet, thinking about the year that has passed, what I thought would be, and what is. But I'm excited, too, to see things changing, hopefully for the better.

Here's to new things amidst the rubble of the old.