She'll do just fine here.

File Cabinets. Think of the stock opportunities. by Jessica Mullen on Flickr

So, my new job.

I like it. A lot.

It's weird that I find myself so happy in an office setting when, four years ago, I quit my very first job (receptionist) and swore I'd never work in an office again. I worked retail for a while. That was hell. I did the coffee shop for almost two years. That wasn't quite as bad but still made me want to stab myself in the [insert any body part here] after every shift.

Obviously working with the public wasn't for me. I began longing for an office. A computer. A mug of coffee or tea while I work. File folders. Copiers (WHAT. I hate copiers and printers!) A little corner of the world where I could stay tucked away while I worked. I wanted to be an office jockey.

And now I am. I finally get to wear cute clothes to work (which I'll be sharing a la Kramey Martin), drink my coffee or tea at my desk (I have my own desk!), and do something important. Am I helping cure cancer? No. I work in a property appraisal firm. Which is still kind of important, I get the files ready for the appraisers to go inspect & appraise the property and file property-related things. I deal with a tiny bit of business finances and have access to top secret Muni of Anchorage stuff. (Ok, so it's not top secret but whatever.)

Is it something that I want to do for the rest of my life? No, of course not. But it's a fantastic day job for me while I build my business(es.)

Also, one of my coworkers has a habit of bringing coffee and/or muffins for the office so that's kind of awesome.