You were wasted there. in Bittersweet

My boss and I had a few minute conversation today. I asked to adjust my hours from 8-5 to 8-430 and only take a half hour lunch. Which she agreed to. But she made a comment to me that really makes me feel so good. It came about because I mentioned while going through all of our personally files that i found my reference checks. both of which said i need patience because im not very adaptable and have a hard time learning new things. Which i laughed about because i trained both of them! And anyone who really knows me, knows i roll amazingly with everything. So then she said how she thought that was funny too because not only have i learned all these new programs super fast but im teaching how to use them to multiple people. She said I must have been so stifled and held back. They didnt use my potential at all in my previous job. They kept people in boxes and never let them really branch out to do what they COULD do. Which is true. I said how i preferred where im at now. My job is so varied. The last two days ive been “collections” and calling clients to let them know their payments arent clearing. Im emotional support and office assistance. personal assistant, HR, payroll, authorized user on her bank accounts, have my own company card lol. But she said I was wasted there. And here. I have so much opportunity to do so many things.
No its not perfect. and i hate a 20-30 minute commute. I would love a higher pay rate. But im not going to complain in the least. She gives me so much leniency! I get all sorts of perks. I can fiddle on my phone, i can do so many jobs. I can come in late because of doctor appointments. I can comp time to make up for that. Ive been so damn lucky.
I love my co workers. No i dont get as much interaction, thats for sure. Im not as lively and outgoing. But i have some opportunity to chat and visit. But i have tons of chances to be useful and learn new things. Its a bit sad when I go into my old job and try to visit with people and less and less they are interested in anything going on with me. I ask how this or that is going. Keeping up on ones college, how things are going. But i guess its the natural progression of things. I didnt go into the boyfriend drama from the kid I worked with. But it ended with him in the military and her crying on my couch because he didnt love her the way she loved him. That was hard and rough. But shes 17 and needs a mom. Ive been invited to play corn hole a few times with my co worker. I guess its some kind of skiball game maybe? Ish? Like a bean bag toss lol. Im trying to convince tony to try it out this spring. I dont want to play outside in the dark. My boss and I have a lot in common. Our interests are similar. She likes to crochet and photography and some crafty things too. Not as involved as I am haha but some things. Which is nice! We spent 2 hours doll and dress shopping for her new doll. ( to use for photos) So that was hilarious.

We are still considering moving again. But it wont be for a couple of years. So this job is my home unless something happens. I want to stay and be happy there. Not feel buckled down or miserable… And im making it my home. They are embracing me and im loving being a part of what they do there. Except maybe calling people to say hey your card has been declined 3 times, I need a new form of payment by Friday or we are firing you… sorry…

Anyway, I gotta go to bed for my nightly insomnia ticktock spree… followed by some of my favorite you tubers ( rapunzels and historical seamstresses) And do it again tomorrow morning lol.