Turning Twenty
Tomorrow is the “Holiday Party” at our company. Being the (very) socially shy person that I am, I usually don’t go to such events. Once in awhile, I’ll surprise people, and go. I’ve been asked to come to this one because for some reason, it’s “very special” this year. In past years, other departments of the company have had holiday parties. This year, it was made clear that there is just one party this year, and that will be tomorrow.
I’ve been asked to be the “official photographer” this year. That basically means I’m responsible for taking all the photos of the party, organizing them, and posting them for people to see.
This party also has significance to me. This year, I will be presented with my 20-year service award. It’s sobering that I’ve been with the same company for 20 years. It doesn’t seem that long. But I’ve seen so many people come and go, and many fine people are no longer with us. I’ve seen all of that. And no other person in my position has lasted as long as I have. I’m a survivor, but I sometimes wonder if I’ve stayed too long, and if it’s time to move on.
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Concentrating on the holidays sounds like a winner to me. I'm just happy I don't have to work for 10 days! :-)
20 years...wow...
The longest I've been in a job is 4 years (almost to the day), though I guess if you count McDonalds through high school and college (though different stores), that was almost 10 years.
Thanks for the thoughts on my job when you commented. I don't know - sometimes I feel like I should do something about it and other times I don't. Ah well...I'm gonna enjoy the holidays for now and not let it get me down.