First Day Back at Lennox

Today was my first day back in over 3 years, and it was quite the experience.  I woke up early because I was excited and nervous.  I had the feeling of an elementary aged child on their first day back to school.  There were butterflies in my stomach for the new experience and new people I would meet, but looking forward to the friends I would see and the familiar place.   

It did not end in disappointment.  My day was, in fact, better than I anticipated!  It was probably apparent I was excited to be there, because I showed up 30 min before I was scheduled.  My first day started off by having a meeting with the boss, creating my new "home", and sitting in on the job as a trainee.  I completed some orders, went over product, and realized I remember a lot more than I expected I would!  It was amazing to me all the things that came back.  It's such a wonderful feeling.  A lot has changed, but a lot has remained the same.   The office still smells of freshly made coffee and printed paper with a comforting smell that reminds you of home.  Familiar voices surprised me as I listened in on the calls.  It was reassuring to hear the sound of people that remember me and excited that I'm there!  I enjoyed being able to recite model numbers and recall details in ordering and tonnage that I didn't realize I still knew.  

I grew ever more confident of my opportunity and how grateful I am to be here. Even though these things are all familiar one thing is different.  Before, I was just a temp, today I am part of the Lennox team.  Today was the start of a new beginning for me; it was the start of my Career...and I couldn't be happier :)

New Job Opportunity!

I will be the new Area Sales Administrator for the Portland Market of Lennox Industries!  I am very excited for this opportunity.  For those that don't know, I worked for them over three years ago as an administrative assistant through a temp agency.  I put forth a lot of effort there and somehow because of that they remembered me three years later!  So, when this position opened, one of the managers looked me up on facebook and asked me to apply!  After some time and a near loss of hope that I was not what they were looking for after-all.  I was surprised with a call from Corporate to offer me this position!  I am now getting ready to start my new position this week! So this is proof, working hard does pay off!  Even when you don't think anyone cares or notices, you'd better do your best because you never know who's paying attention and what it can do for you or someone else later in life!