We finally heard back from the rheumatologist's office today. All of the tests that they have results for are normal. But some of the tests "were not obtained" so they are sending us a scrip to have more bloodwork done. WTF does the tests "were not obtained" mean? Did you lose some of the 15 bazillion vials of blood that you already took from my kid? Were they broken, contaminated?
TT will be thrilled to learn that she has to be vampirized again.
Meanwhile, my funk continues. It is more than just being worried about TT. It is also because I'm not happy with my job. I have been very slow for several weeks now. It is always unsettling to be low on hours for an extended period of time (although it is good timing with all of the medical appointments and end of the school year activities), because the possibility of layoffs always lies in the background. But I am reasonably certain that I would not be the first to go even if things don't pick up soon.
But besides being slow, I am bored. I work in a specialized niche of commercial litigation--and this particular field just isn't especially exciting. I feel like I do the same thing over and over. I would kill for a little variety, but I am in a true boutique firm (no, a 40 person insurance defense firm is not a litigation boutique, Mr. Recruiter).
I need something exciting, something that challenges me and makes my brain work. I'm not getting that right now, and the days just drag.
But I am hesitant to make a change. I have a level of comfort in my firm. I'm afraid of another crazy boss, and I get along with the attorneys that I work with now. I also have flexibility. I can leave early for a teacher conference or stay home with a sick kid and nobody really notices or cares as long as I am getting my work done. No one has ever made a peep about my billable hours. My billables requirement is low, and I am paid well--especially considering the billables requirement. And I am certain that I am on a 7 year partnership track, if that is what I want.
Besides, the job market is still pretty soft. But I really need some interesting work before my brain goes soft.
3 comments:
Glad everything's normal so far!
Are you able to take on cases of your own that might be in different areas? Maybe a little dabble with variety might spice things up while things are slow. Your pro bono work seemed interesting.
Agree with Proto on exploring pro Bono to spice things up.
Hope there are answers for TT soon. I had similar mystery illnesses as a kid. Stressed my parents to the max, especially when i had to endure test after test after test. Im so sorry for her and for you.
Yeah, my pro bono is the only chance for something new. Unfortunately, it is usually family law related, which is my least favorite practice area.
Thanks PT. We're still waiting on the newest round of bloodwork, hopefully not too much longer.
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