OT - I can't help it...
Today is my 20 year anniversary with the Park District!!! 
I can hardly believe it. I THOUGHT it was yesterday, but checked my file - 1/30/89 was my start date!
And NO, I was NOT wearing diapers when I started...
What has 20 years seen?
I met my husband at work, one month after I started. He came in to watch the deer out behind the Nature Center. We got to talking, he came in the next day, and the one after that, and finally asked me out. We got married, had two kids, have moved twice, been up and down and all around.
I have held 2 positions with the Parks - one at Richardson Nature Center, and my current position, which I was promoted to in 1996. I feel SO FORTUNATE to have a job I love, with a boss I ADORE, in an agency I am proud of!
My co-workers have seen me at my heaviest, and now at my healthiest adult weight ever. Some make a big hairy deal of it, some have never even mentioned my weight loss. And it's all good, because it's for ME and my kids, and I'M giddy over it!!
My nephew and kids have had opportunities to do things most never have - pet/hold owls, snakes, even a wolf pup. I have developed interesting relationships with wild deer, adopted a "tame" bluejay that came hopping into my office through a sliding glass door. I've watched inner-city children react with everything from amazement to TERROR at the sight of squirrels and chipmunks! Had a few of those squirrels come in through the chimney, and chased them around a classroom trying to herd them out an open door they could not comprehend. I have had raccoons, wild turkeys, 'possums, pheasants, coyotes and a plethora of raptors and songbirds look in at me from outside my window. WAY cool, in my animal-loving opinion!
This summer, Bailey will be working her FIRST job ever - where? For the Park District, of course! The kids have done so much volunteer work with me for special events, I've already been told all she has to do is go through motions, and they'll be THRILLED to hire her! Travis too, once he's old enough!
I am truly thankful, in this economy, to have what I have. I'll never get rich here, but it's a good place to be. And I pray for everyone who is being negatively affected in their employment...
I hope you don't mind me babbling on like this, but TWENTY YEARS?? It's nothing to sneeze at these days!
And just think - 16 more and I may be able to retire!!! LOL....
I can hardly believe it. I THOUGHT it was yesterday, but checked my file - 1/30/89 was my start date! And NO, I was NOT wearing diapers when I started...
What has 20 years seen?
I met my husband at work, one month after I started. He came in to watch the deer out behind the Nature Center. We got to talking, he came in the next day, and the one after that, and finally asked me out. We got married, had two kids, have moved twice, been up and down and all around.
I have held 2 positions with the Parks - one at Richardson Nature Center, and my current position, which I was promoted to in 1996. I feel SO FORTUNATE to have a job I love, with a boss I ADORE, in an agency I am proud of!
My co-workers have seen me at my heaviest, and now at my healthiest adult weight ever. Some make a big hairy deal of it, some have never even mentioned my weight loss. And it's all good, because it's for ME and my kids, and I'M giddy over it!!
My nephew and kids have had opportunities to do things most never have - pet/hold owls, snakes, even a wolf pup. I have developed interesting relationships with wild deer, adopted a "tame" bluejay that came hopping into my office through a sliding glass door. I've watched inner-city children react with everything from amazement to TERROR at the sight of squirrels and chipmunks! Had a few of those squirrels come in through the chimney, and chased them around a classroom trying to herd them out an open door they could not comprehend. I have had raccoons, wild turkeys, 'possums, pheasants, coyotes and a plethora of raptors and songbirds look in at me from outside my window. WAY cool, in my animal-loving opinion!
This summer, Bailey will be working her FIRST job ever - where? For the Park District, of course! The kids have done so much volunteer work with me for special events, I've already been told all she has to do is go through motions, and they'll be THRILLED to hire her! Travis too, once he's old enough!
I am truly thankful, in this economy, to have what I have. I'll never get rich here, but it's a good place to be. And I pray for everyone who is being negatively affected in their employment...
I hope you don't mind me babbling on like this, but TWENTY YEARS?? It's nothing to sneeze at these days!
And just think - 16 more and I may be able to retire!!! LOL....
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
That is quite the achievement I have to say! 20 years at one job... dear Lord... I can barely handle two years at a job without hurting myself. You are definitely the type of person who deserves an amazing job that you can handle for 20 years - with a great boss and a great EVERYTHING!!
Darla,
Congrat's my friend......20 years isn't anything to sneeze about........That is quite an accomplishment.........Sounds like a wonderful job to have.........
That is awesome that Bailey can work there this summer......Cool....And Trav too when he's old enough.......Cool......
16 more till you can retire......Heck that will fly........:)
Kelly
Congrat's my friend......20 years isn't anything to sneeze about........That is quite an accomplishment.........Sounds like a wonderful job to have.........
That is awesome that Bailey can work there this summer......Cool....And Trav too when he's old enough.......Cool......
16 more till you can retire......Heck that will fly........:)
Kelly
Darla...congratulations on a job well done!!!
They are damn lucky to have you.....and they do obviously realize that.
Happy 20 year Anniversary!!!
Good for Bailey...you are setting a great example for her. She will do well....so will Travis.
I envy you your job. What a beautiful place to work.
Love ya...hugs.....connie d
They are damn lucky to have you.....and they do obviously realize that.
Happy 20 year Anniversary!!!
Good for Bailey...you are setting a great example for her. She will do well....so will Travis.
I envy you your job. What a beautiful place to work.
Love ya...hugs.....connie d
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