And by “we,” I mean “I.” It’s a week for the royal “we,” uttered in a low, desperate tone wrought by the prospect of a stretch of days so full of work that only having duplicates of myself would alleviate the burden.
Apparently, it’s also a week for being melodramatic. Woe is me.
After a series of conversations following my resignation, my supervisor realized that I do quite a bit of work that would need to be reallocated upon my departure. Even worse, she realized that only I knew how to manage my specific projects, so in addition to the actual work I had slated for this week, I had to add documentation and training for my replacements. It’s funny, though not at all comedic, how all of that extra preparation takes up much more time than actually doing the work.
I’m grateful that this week is my last week at this job. I only have four days left — hooray! Only four days left to write up instructions, train three people on four projects, tie up loose ends so that all of my contacts are transitioned smoothly, and complete forty hours of software testing. I’m on deck for a lot of dinners this week since JG has a heavy volleyball schedule and I volunteered to host a game night at our house, so there is no rest for the weary. It’s the last push until the end, I’m telling myself. Just get through this and then you have a whole, lovely week off.
I can do this. Everything will get finished. We will make it.
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Good luck getting through the week! In my experience one of the best things after a long day of work is puppy snuggles.
Ted is on a rather naughty streak these days, so I’m just hoping he doesn’t add to the wear and tear of the week…
Whew! Push through!
But don’t let your sense of duty / perfectionism overtake you too much. Give as much instruction on your projects as you can and then let it go.
And, if all else fails, just repeat Newjobnewjobnewjobnewjob under your breath!
That’s very good advice for me. It’s tough because I want to do a really good job, but I have so little attachment left.
Yes! You will get through this!!
But I agree with Laurel - don’t expect everything to be perfect. You have an insane amount of work to do this week.
When I left my last job, I had to train someone to take over a lot of tasks and it was…a challenge. OK…it drove me totally crazy. I was trying to make everything happen perfectly. There lies the path to madness!
I hope you get some chances for deep breaths and laughs and relaxation, even in the midst of all this.
I know, I don’t have to be perfect, but…letting go of control was never something I was good at!
Good luck training everyone….and keep thinking happy thoughts for a week off and a new job!
Thanks, Erin. I’m trying…
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