I haven't posted here for a while, and one reason may be that I have maintained the status quo in my job for a while. This is in the process of changing, though, as I am accepting to take on an acting assignment for four months in a managerial position.
After two kids, and two year-long maternity leaves of absence, it has taken up to the past few months for things to settle into a rhythm. The kids are much more independent now, at 4 and 2 year of age. The 4 year old is in full-time junior kindergarten and has made a very smooth adjustment. My mother-in-law has moved in with us as of December 2014, and takes care of the younger one all day, and the older from the end of the school day.
There is some restructuring going at at work also, and changes to come. I am keeping an eye out for other opportunities that might involve advancement, and may involve changing departments. It was when updating my c.v. for one of these positions that I realized that I haven't had a change in level or job title since...2006. I've gained additional experience, knowledge, and abilities in my field, and have taken various training courses, have participated in various committees and initiatives, and improved my French language skills. I've had positive performance reviews, and received internal awards recognizing my contributions. I have also turned down this particular acting opportunity in the past, when the timing for my personal life didn't seem ideal. However, this time the opportunity arose again, and I volunteered for it.
As my colleague and I spend part of this past week doing a handover, I am excited about the prospect of this experience - learning and doing new things!
