Up, Up, and Away

I've been neglecting the blog for a while. This isn't because I've become bored with it. I actually don't seem to have enough time in the day anymore to even take a bathroom break. A couple of weeks ago, I was pleasantly surprised with a promotion at the new job. I had been working there all of about five weeks when the VP called me into her office one evening (thank goodness I decided to stay late that day.) She came by my desk at around 5:15 and asked to have a word with me in her office. The last time I was called into a VP's office, I was laid off, so needless to say, I was a bit nervous. However, the fears were all for naught, because as soon as we both sat down, she informed me that I was being promoted.

I think it's been about 2 weeks now that I've been in my new position. At first it didn't seem like I was doing much more than I had been before the promotion, but reality soon set in. I am busy from the time I get in to the time I leave. I eat lunch at my desk everyday while plugging away at all the work that seems to endlessly stream in. Although I am nearly drowning in work, I'm actually enjoying myself. I found my niche in educational publishing and am learning more everyday. Feeling like I'm making a contribution is an added bonus.

On the downside, the weekends seem to fly by now. Before I know it, Monday has arrived and I see a long, work-filled week ahead of me. At least my office is small and very casual. It makes work more comfortable. Even the owner and VPs walk around in sneakers. Speaking of the big bosses, they promised me a raise the day they promoted me, yet they haven't given it to me yet. I've already mentioned it twice to them and they have yet to respond with anything more than a "we're working on it." Now, I don't want to seem pushy and greedy, but I need me my money! Oh, what to do.....