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I have a new boss

Category: Landscaping Girl | Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 11:54 pm

So, this summer was my tenth year at my job, which is with a landscaping company. It began with my boss, and three employees working out of a garage. Fast forward 2015, the business is on 20 acres with a big new shop and offices. Lots of employees, so many I lost count... 30 maybe?
I helped grow the business with my hard work,and skills with plants and people. It was a good run, as gardening is my passion and it came easy.
This year, however has had it's challenges, and I was running ragged by the time August arrived. I had very early mornings, long hours in a variety of weather conditions. Sometimes a crew of inexperienced guys with no knowledge of what to do. That is maddening!!!
My dear husband was seeing the toll it was taking on me before I did. He sat me down one evening, and said "I want you to quit your job." I was surprised at first, but after we began to discuss it , things became clear and I agreed that it was probably the best thing to do for my family.
I was anxious about departing. Don't mean to brag, but my leaving would create a huge vacuum in the company. I held an important position.
But I did resign, or retire as my boss thought of it. I stuck around for a while to "train" a very lovely young women to replace me. She has no experience, but is confident, and wants the challenge.
It feels like a relief now, to be out of the craziness.
I have time I need to take good care of my gardens and home, my husband, and be available to my kids and grandsons. By the way, I will be having another grandchild next April Yay!
To fill my spare time, I will be doing gardening for select people. Mostly elderly women I know from my mom, and Bob's work. Just enough to keep me busy, and help people with my skill and passion.
So- my new boss is ME!!!

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