So, my last day at UALR is "officially" tomorrow; however, I haven't been 'working' there since before spring break. Why? Because, as a system administrator, they know that I have the POTENTIAL to be quite destructive--access to sensitive areas of the campus in the wrong hands can be devastating. Fortunately (for them), I'm not a malicious-minded person. I just left quietly, utilizing the time they provided for me--with pay--to find other gainful employment. Thus begins the next chapter...
I begin working at St. Vincent Hospital in just a couple of weeks as a part of the Client Computing team. The kicker? I make a full 20% more than I was making at UALR! And the best part is, not only do I have a supervisor who's ego will fit within his own person, I don't have to listen to the ignorant asshats bicker like 5-year-olds in faculty meetings! I've never seen such an open display of pathetic egocentric-ism in my LIFE! Contrary to what these morons believe, the world does NOT revolve around them! There are billions more just like them, and with the exception of a small handful, their egos are self-contained. So, I guess the old adage that "When one door closes, another one opens" certainly holds true here. I just thank GOD that I'm getting out of there with my sanity.
Finally, my son graduates from Air Force Basic Training on May 7, and it looks like I won't be able to attend due to the timing with my new job. The AFB is in San Antonio, which is about a 9-10 hour drive. The graduation events begin on May 6 (a Thursday), with the commencement being held on May 7. Missing two days within a week of beginning a new job doesn't look too good...so it may just have to go without my attendance. As much as it pains me to miss, I am hopeful that he knows I'll be there in spirit, even if I'm not in body.
That's it for now. Until next time...
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