I did something for ME today............

Mars · Post by **Mars** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:08 pm

Hi everyone,
As you all know, I am in a highly stressful work environment due to the nature of the beast. I enjoy my job and honestly, I think I also strive on the demands and awards that come my way when I know I have done a good job!

Anyways, I wear many hats in the office but my main job is Fiscal Director. We are a nonprofit housing development agency that rehab, build and provide housing to low/moderate income families. It is a job to to be proud of. Many children are living in substandard housing that their parents pay through the nose for and are laden with lead paint, etc. We are revitalizing substandard neighborhoods and providing better housing.

I have learned from experience at the many jobs that I have held over the years and quite honestly, I have learned the bookkeeping aspect over the years too. Nonprofit accounting is a hard bird to learn too - nothing is ever the same - each funding is different, etc. Anyways, although I have a board member who has shared his experience and wisdom with me, I have always felt inadequite because I seem to fudge my way through a lot. (Can you say STRESS??????)

So..................................

To relieve some of the stress (even if it is only inside of me and not required or expected of me - my boss and the board says I have come a long way and am hardest on myself), I enrolled in a diploma on-line course for accounting. It will take me through the beginning to the end of basic accounting principles and applications and will help give me the confidence I think I need to do a better job.

All of the other hats I wear in the company come easy to me - I am good at everything except accounting which is my main function (according my job description anyways hahahahah). I think this is something I need to do for ME! It will relieve some of the stress off of myself!

The course is designed to take 12 months but can be done at your own pace. I should be able to wizz through a lot of the lessons but struggle with others. OR - the lightbulb will suddenly come on and I'll laugh at myself at how hard I have made some things when they needn't have been! I'm such a goof!

Anyways, I should have access to my first lesson by tomorrow or the next day and the hard copy books will arrive in 2 days. I'm excited!

:dancingpenguins:

Love,
Mars

Carol Arnett · Post by **Carol Arnett** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:49 pm

Good for you, Mars! I am excited for you. I, too, have always been harder on myself than any boss I ever had. I am sure you do an excellent job no matter which hat you are wearing but if it will build your self confidence then by all means, go for it. Congrats on being a new Gramma again, You sure sound excited. Love, Carol

Post by **tex** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:06 pm

Mars,

Good for you for smiting the dragon, (whether real or imagined), that you feel has been harassing you. I hope the course goes smoothly.

Love,
Tex

kate_ce1995 · Post by **kate_ce1995** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:12 am

We are hardest on ourselves aren't we! And that does lead to so much stress. Good luck with the program and keep us posted on how it's going.

Katy

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:30 am

You are to be admired Mars. Taking on a course and dealing with everything else will take patience and determination - both of which you have exhibited in my knowing you.

It is never too late to learn something new - in your case something you have been doing but now want to know the "real" way of handling.

You are to be congratulated.

Love, Maggie

barbaranoela · Post by **barbaranoela** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:54 am

Much good wishes coming your way Margie---

U are to be congradulated----U are a winner in this field of *life*

And a new grandbaby to boot-----

--the best news to hear

luve Barbara

PS. wanted to add----- the word *ME* is very important and SPECIAL--sometimes we forget about *ME*

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:09 am

Mars, you are definitely a lady to be admired.........and I do.

Love, Shirley

Mars · Post by **Mars** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:14 pm

awe, you all make me

I needed to do something - hate being in this rut I'm in. Now if I could get my health to straighten up, I'd be much happier!

Thanks for the good wishes everyone - I'll keep you updated on my "success" in my schoolwork. I should receive my first set of books by Thursday and be able to access my first set of lessons on the internet after that.

The kids are here (probably the last time before their move and Eddie has to report in on May 10) thru the weekend, so I won't begin anything until next week.

Love,
Mars