What a difference three years makes...

[dizzojay]

I had a great works night out yesterday, at an industry awards ceremony; dinner, dancing, posh frocks, lots of alcohol - you know the kind of thing.

There was a group of ten of us; three directors, five senior managers, a PA and me, and we had a blast.

It was during a - very brief - moment of downtime that I was able to reflect on the night, and it made me realise how different things are now.

Those of you who haven't been around my Lj for a long time may not be aware that I left my previous job almost three years ago, where a restructuring and management change left me with a manager who clearly thought that I, and everything I did for the company was beneath contempt, and barely even acknowledged my existence.  I moved on from that toxic atmosphere to this job where I now have a manager who's supportive and appreciative and makes every day in my work a pleasure.  I was at that event with a large part of the senior management team last night purely and simply because they thought I was worth it.

And that really made me appreciate how lucky I am to have fallen into such an amazing organisation!







The event was at Twickenham Rugby Stadium, so we were able to go out and look on the pitch - only look, mind; we weren't allowed to walk on it in high heels!!

Comments

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Never been to Twickenham, it looks posher than Murrayfield!

Three years since you had to work with that tosspot - wow, time flies! I'm SO glad you not only left but found something so much better! Not only is that awesome for you but it's like a poke in the eye with a sharp stick for your old rubbish job.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I've never been to Murrayfield so I can't comment! Twickers is one of those places that has a real aura about it!

[stir-of-echoes.livejournal.com]

Ack! There's nothing worse than being under appreciated, I'm so glad you're in a much better environment and wheee! posh dress :)

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It's so much better here, I can't even describe!It was nice to have an opportunity to get all booted and suited for a change :)

[herminekurotowa.livejournal.com]

And you look very lovely in your dress.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)
xx

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

Wow, I can't believe it's been 3 years! I am so pleased you had a great night out at Twickers, but I'm more pleased that you are working with people that appreciate you. And you look lovely, that's a beautiful dress *hugs*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It's amazing that it's almost three years - time has really flown :)
And it was nice to have an opportunity to dress up for a change!

[gotaprettymouth.livejournal.com]

I remember when you left your old job. I'm so happy to see you thriving here... I knew it would go well after posted after the first week :)

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It's so different, I can barely remember the old place!
:)

[kiramaru7.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're working in a better placer with nicer people! There's nothing worse than getting up, putting in a hard day's work, & being treated poorly by one's boss.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

You're absolutely right - there are some truly awful bosses around.

[kiramaru7.livejournal.com]

*nods* I know, I've had my fair share of them. XD

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

You Sound and look so happy, my dear. And your Dress is gorgeous *wants*
you all look fantastic! Thanks for sharing ,honey.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you. It was so nice to have an opportunity to dress up for a change :)

[kazluvsbooks.livejournal.com]

so happy for you hon <3

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[supernutjapan.livejournal.com]

Soany hearts for this and for you finding a happy work environment ❤️❤️❤️

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[fireheart13.livejournal.com]

I love to hear how happy you are now at this job!!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you. It's so different, I just can't even remember the old place!

[kattrip033.livejournal.com]

It's wonderful that things are so much better now and that you are valued and appreciated.

And it definitely looks like you had a hell of a night out :)

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It really is nice to feel so valued, after the misery that the last place turned into.
And it really was a great night out :)