It's a very odd day for me in the office today. On Monday, it'll be public knowledge that I'm leaving my current job. I was offered a job on Tuesday, accepted Wednesday, and told my boss then. The problem is that the head of my department is out until Monday, and it wouldn't be good if everyone knew I was leaving before her. So a few people know at the moment, but most don't.
So today is really my last "normal" day in the office. After this, there will be a lot of questions about where I'm going, what I'll be doing, "We'll miss you," etc. I've watched other people leave; I know the routine. And it makes me want to hole up in my office with the door closed until February 10--my last day here.
The new job? Well, it pays a lot more. And I know that I'm not going to advance at all here. I won't be working on books, which I'll miss, but I'll still be performing a similar job function. I'm scared--very scared. I don't like change, and I've grown very comfortable here. But there are times when you need to leave your comfort zone. This is a good move, but it's so scary. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it.
I am looking forward to the week off I gave myself. Mmm, sleep.
Current song in my head:
"Whistling in the Dark" by They Might Be Giants