Friday, March 28, 2008

Off For 3 Months (Sort of)

Before I get too deep into this blog let me say that I realize that I will not be "off" and doing my own thing with no responsibilities for the next 3 months. I get it, I'll be taking care of a baby. With that disclaimer, let me get to the meat of this blog:

Today was weird. When you go on vacation there is tons of stuff that you don't hand off because it can wait, when you are going to be gone for 3 months things just can't wait that long. For the last month I have spent my time finishing up every outstanding project, issue, phone call that I owed and all other items that required my action. At the end of today I had no Peoplesoft worklist items, ZERO emails in my inbox, no outstanding Outlook tasks.

I left the office feeling great! I feel confident that everything that could have been finished, has been. I also feel really grateful that I work with such great people who always take care of business whether I am there or not. You all rock! Thanks for giving me the peace of mind that I can be off and not have to worry!!!! You're the best!

Check out my office white board

7 comments:

Jane said...

While you are "off" can I hire you to manage my inbox?

Jenn Ann said...

So jealous! However I also left work today with ZERO emails in my Inbox! I consider that quite the accomplishment given that I'm only going to be at a global sales meeting next week in Vegas.

Ruth Anne said...

What a feeling of peace and awkwardness!

(But it is always feels weider going back to work. I always forget all my passwords.)

Ruth Anne said...

Hey, I will have my baby during your maternity leave!

Jinjer said...

A. I am up at 4:15am because I can't sleep. Is this a pg side effect???

B. I commend you on a job well done of getting everything completed prior to your maternity leave.

C. I LOVE the white board. The flowers are adorable!

Anonymous said...

We will miss you at work Kim.

Ann said...

Enjoy your time with Sydney, Kim. Before you know it you'll be back to work - and hopefully she'll be sleeping by then! :o)