I received my first pay check at my new job. If I stated only my title and the frm I work for, you would think I am really a rocket scientist. It is very impressive. However, I am not a rocket scientist in any way. I do enjoy my work though, and it makes me good at what I do.

My old job paid very well. But this first check equalled my check at my last job. What's interesting is that at my last job they didn't deduct taxes and I got paid every two weeks. This check was for one week with taxes deducted. I think that means I am making more than double what I was making.

Sometimes change brings about unanticipated bonuses. Not money so much, though you usually know in advance what that will be. The unexpected items are more emotional. Like feeling good because you get up earlier and have more structure in your days. Or because you work with professionals who aren't so driven by profit or status. More of a team spirit.

I tried to encourage a team spirit in my last job. The management was so dysfunctional that they actually sabotaged the attempts. That frustration helped push me to a new job. I know this is the "honeymoon" period, where everything seems great. But even when it wears off, I think that this will prove to be a big step forward for my career. Some people my age are looking towards retirement. I have been so busy living hand to mouth sometimes, that I can only shiver when I think of my old age.

Funny how I am in a security business, when I don't have any real personal security. My home has an alarm, but I am thinking of financial security. To me, that is at least as important. At least at this stage of my life.

I am already being selected for a leaddership position in the project work. It didn't take long here. I may actually get to do what the job descriptionsaid I would do. At this firm, you need to prove yourself before any authority is handed out. No matter what you are supposed to be doing.

My last several blogs were self serving, including this one. Sometimes you need to just get it out and put it on paper (or hyperspace). More on security and protection in my next blog. Unless I need to talk about myself again. Life is full of short skits we play out. We really live one day at a time, sometimes acting through many skits in the same day. Almost like several soap operas running together. Cool