Work

One of my favorite people is leaving my job in a week and a half. I am so happy for her. I am trying not to ruin it with my sadness. She has been my mentor and friend for five years. When she leaves, she will complete a total change in clinical management within a year and a half. Many of those that have left were my good friends. Most of them went to work with the VA. What they hell is going on? Well, we got a new director and she had new ideas. Some people went with the new ideas. Most did not. I like the new director, and I usually like new ideas. The ones I don't like, I use this philosophy: "Suck it up girl!" Fortunately, the new director likes me, and often includes me in exciting projects. This keeps me motivated.

However, my new direct supervisor started in January. I don't get to meet with the director as much :( and it is a big adjustment to meet with this new supervisor. She is sweet and supportive. So I have to... "Suck it up".

It's all good. I am still thinking about that other job though....

The kids are on spring break this week. I wish we were going to Hawaii! Or somewhere really fun. They are enjoying sleeping in and doing very little, at least. My super supportive supervisor told me to work from home some this week to keep an eye on them. That is definitely a perk.

I made one of my staff cry today. I was very direct with her, and had to explain my expectations regarding the treatment of one consumer (meet them where they are at, not where you think they should be). I feel bad that she cried. I really do warn people when I hire them that I am pretty direct and I have a passion for consumer's rights and respectful treatment. I know that I need to work on my delivery of those messages. In fact, I need to get a lot better at fostering growth with those messages, rather than 'the smackdown'. I am involved in tearing down walls and pushing out barriers on so many movements (mental illness, equal rights, multi-culturalism) that I forget how to push softly to build up the walls.

The warm breeze on my face was heavenly today. Truly. My sheets are still soft. And I don't work for AIG. :)