12.7.05
Thought I’d take a short break from the books to put in a couple posts, been pacing myself for the mental marathon of sorts that we call the evening, part-time program. We’ll get to see soon enough how much of this learning curve has kicked in over the past 4 months. I’m cautiously anticipating this round, as always, hoping for the best.
Countdown to 1 of 3 Exams is 16 hours or so, I’ve been studying all day and night and its time to get some kind of shuteye in. I notice the mindset this time around is very different than what I had in grad school, not too surprising really, but a bit sobering in realizing the progression of thought and processing. It is a different game this time for sure.
Took leave from work for the better half of the week, so I have some time to focus, been having some observations on my experiences and placement thus far, true to the game I think I’ve been experiencing a somewhat non-traditional path. Although it is a path that fits my interests in more than one way. I think I’m learning a lot from the older, more experienced staff, and am definitely challenged with the work - something that I couldn’t honestly say 1 year ago.
Coincidentally my periodic rating was today, and when I checked in, I got a happy email notifying me of my latest raise. I guess now I’ve passed yet another benchmark of income that will no doubt subject me to higher taxes, and ultimately abolish any right to complain about financial stability compared to the regional and national average income for people in my household situation. I find myself looking at ways to limit my tax liability now, and debating whether certain benefits such as student loan repayments, are actually worth the extra numbers on the April 15 forms. Auwe.