Tomorrow, sadly, marks the end of my time in Joint Staff Protocol. I was detailed there for 6 months, extended for another 6 months, and the last request for extension was denied as the folks that own my billet want it back. (This is something that I fully understand as they pay my salary and I don't actually even work for them...) Anyway, back to Joint Staff, I have so enjoyed my time there!
The people that I worked for and the team that I worked with have been some of the best and I look forward to continuing my friendships with them long after I depart.
I guess the next questions is "what's next??" AND I'm asking myself that very question. I was in a bit of denial as my last day inched closer and closer and I didn't really have a chance to plan out my next step. For now I'm just trying to embrace going back to my former home base. They do not have a job sorted out for me yet so for the time being I'm assisting in the Admin office and taking the time to figure out exactly what I want to do. I have a few ideas and I'm finding that I'm at a point in my career where I can take a little bit of time to find the perfect fit. I want something that will allow for me to take on more responsibility, the chance to manage a team, and the opportunity to make real changes in my workplace.
Now as I'm remaining positive about figuring out what is next it does not mean that I don't have my freak out moments where I'm balling to my hubby or close friends... In fact, last Friday I lost my sh*t at the idea that I truly have NO idea what is next for me. In the mean time while I'm sorting it out I just feel blessed that I have a job right now even if it isn't the one I want....
So here is to finding the right fit in 2015 and taking on a job that I can really get excited about. Looking forward to determining if I will remain at the Pentagon or go back to my Party roots.
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