New Girl

My 2020 word seems to be pretty apropos.

I started a new job last month and boy, was that uncomfortable - I haven’t been the new girl in 30 years!  It took me back to my elementary school days where I experienced being the new girl several times. Now, as it was back then, there are cliques (we call them teams), some people are more friendly than others, and it sometimes feels like people are speaking another language with their inside jokes and shared experiences (and company lingo). 

I have also gone from being an expert to knowing nothing! With time I will get there but it’s been a minute since I’ve had this feeling of helplessness and lack of confidence.

NOTE: I am excited about my job and look forward to the challenges/rewards it brings! 😊

And speaking of learning new things, I am going to back school. The learning part isn’t as uncomfortable as acknowledging that I never finished my degree. But a year from now, I’ll have one less regret and that is part of what my word is all about.