Burnt out....

I am in a funk lately.

Work is pushing all of my buttons.

I get irritated at the little things.

I feel unappreicated.

I haven't had a raise in 3 years.

No more annual raises expected for atleast 5-6 years.

May get cost of living increases or Market Adjustments (bad part about market adjustments is, they compare your job to others in other cities. My job doesn't really have any one to compare too, since I do so many odd things!) I hardly ever get Market increases.

I got my year end statement. I only made just over $17,000 this year. Granted I chose to go from full time to part time...

But I really don't kow if $17,000 is worth all of the effort and loyalty I give this place.

I have great benefits.

Health insurance.

Vision insurance.

Dental insurance.

Life insurance.

Disability.

KPERS (retirement plan)

If I stay in the KPERS system I can retire when I hit 85 points. Points are earned when you add your age + your years of service. I started this job when I was 18. So I can retire at the age of 52.

I'll be 30 in February.

Can I just hold out 22 more years???

I know that seems like a long time.

I've already been here 11, actually 12 years in June!

Ugh.

I hate this feeling.

I enjoy my co-workers for the most part.

I'm getting a new boss in May...that scares me. The whole "fear of the unknown"

I am taking a vacation to Myrtle Beach (seperate post) in March with the kids and Jason. This is the first real vacation I've taken since my cruise in November 2010. I really don't take vacations, I've always used up all of my vacation and sick time for maternity leave with all three kids.

I'm hoping a break from reality and work will be just what I need.

I want to be happy in my work.

I want to enjoy the people and the process of my day.

I want to continue to be loyal to my organization.

I just need to break out of this funk and start looking at the positives.




Thanks for letting me vent...