work update!

I finally have work updates! Yay! I really need to get better about updating this little corner of the internet, but things have been busy lately, and my desire to write has been zapped. Luckily, I'm all settled in right now, getting ready to watch Real Housewives of Atlanta season premiere (OMG MY BODY IS READY FOR ALL THE DRAMA), so I can give a little update on my situation.

I got the pod I wanted! Hallelujah! I kind of knew I was going to get it before it happened, but I wasn't sure who else would be with me. Our pod is going to be a little smaller than the others - we only have 6 people, but everyone is a hard worker and low drama. THANK GOD. I cannot say that for some of the other pods, cuz those bitches be crazy. I have the same boss, which is perfect because she is fun and interesting and doesn't expect us to be chained to our desks 24/7. Also, homegirl can drink. I love a woman who can drink. One of my teammates I've been working with all year and I really like her - she's super creative, a little junior, but really eager and motivated. Two girls sit in the NYC office and then the other girl is someone I've worked with onsite and enjoy spending time with. I'm all set.

I got my performance review for the quarter and I'm exceeding expectations. Yay! My boss wants to start thinking about getting me to that next level over the next year. I'm leading my own event in February and I'm really hoping to have an bigger role on our executive event in early 2015. Things are looking up! I don't feel as stifled as I did before and I'm really ready to get dedicated to my job. There are so many amazing things about working in events, especially at my company, and I'm not ready to give it up just yet. The San Francisco office location, my amazing team, the amount of freedom and flexibility we have. Not to mention, working in events anywhere is pretty sweet. I think I was just in this terrible rut because I (a) didn't have enough work, (b) didn't have work that was challenging in a good way, and (c) this year we got fucked over by having our major project canceled. I'm all about going into 2015 with a positive attitude. Here's hoping I can keep it up!