After breakfast this morning and before I left for work I checked my emails and printed off a couple of copies of my letter to work explaining what was going on.
I took them with me to the office just in case I needed them. I think I really wanted to let work know ASAP as the worry over doing it will be hanging over me until I have done it.
After lunch our MD came back and we had a little chat as he often comes to see how things are going. I asked him if he had any time next week for a chat and he said why don’t we have a chat now.
I said I would be up to see him in 5 minutes. I quickly tried to get my thoughts together and got the letter out. I went and made us both a mug of tea and went up to see him.
I then opened up and basically told him what has been going on for the last few years and that my next step is to go full time. He asked me if I was happy at the company to which I replied yes.
He then went on to say that he didn’t have a problem with it as long as it didn’t affect my job. He said in his opinion that most people at our company would be fine with it.
We discussed a few options in ways we may handle things and the approximate timeframe. I explained I would not want to wait more than 2 – 3 months but was happy to agree something to enable us to make a smooth transition for me and the people at work.
I have given him the name of my counsellor who also offers transition support for companies to help them plan and implement the transition. I am hoping that he calls her as I think it would be a benefit for us both.
We agreed that on Tuesday when I am out with one of the other Directors that I will tell him. On Wednesday I will probably tell our financial director also.
That will allow me then to plan with the board the timing and procedure for coming out internally and externally.
He was as good as I could have hoped for and that has given me hope that I can transition at work successfully. He said he admired me and that I was key to the success of the company.
He did ask how I was and my family. I didn’t go into a lot of detail but enough to show him that I am not going to be a burden and in fact expect things to carry on as normal other than a slight distraction for a couple of months while we go through the process.
So I guess I am one happy girl at the moment.
I feel so much better than I did before I did it.
As great as things went I still had a nervous energy when I get home. I often have this after major events and have found I need to get rid of it to help me on an even keel. So when I got home I got into my running gear and my dog and I went for a 5 mile run. It made me feel better about having the Chinese takeaway we have just eaten!
Now I am celebrating with a couple of glasses of Chardonnay. :- )
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12 comments:
Now that is absolutely bloody briliant! Key to the success of the company, that has to be good! Well done!
Congratulations! That was a huge hurdle. And thank you for the hugs on my entry. You need your own.
Hugs,
Sophie
You should be one happy girl! I have a big grin on my face from reading about it. So glad the first step in your work transition went so well. Hope the next comings out go as smoothly. The key is that they value you and your work and want to keep you.
Celebration time!
xoxoxo (extra for this one)
Excellent! Glad to hear it went so smoothly. You must be so happy.
Rachel XXX
Wow! Congratulations!
I am so happy for you. I remember your first intonations about work and transition on P.E. last fall. Glad you didn't listen to me about going into business for yourself! ; )
Key to the company? Simply awesome.
I will hoist a California chardonnay tonight in your honor, from across the pond.
This is inspiring. Thanks for sharing with us.
Cheers,
Karin
Outstanding, Lisa! How comforting it must have been to hear that your boss not only doesn't have a problem with it, but thinks you are valuable asset to the company! Good for you girl!
Chinese takeout? I love it, but living out here in the sticks, I don't get it very often, usually only when I'm at my mothers back in town. I wonder if people in China eat British or American takeout? ;-)
Melissa XX
After all the fear and anxiety!
You are going to be a shinning example of how this can work out in this day and age.
Nobody who saw you on your visit could believe that you had to get all dragged up in male garb to go to work.
A suit looks so much better on a woman anyway and you get so much more choice of how to style it if you still need to wear a suit!
This opens the floodgates for all the other stuff. You lucky devil!
Caroline xxx
Absolute wonderful, do the English have a drinking song to go with the wine? Then sing it loud and strong.
I remember the pent up emotions still lingering after having to tell someone your story who is important for your life. It's like a shaking up a bottle of coke and then opening it. It just runs ever where. It make the next steps seem like nothing.
I am so happy that your value to the company was recognized my your manager. Hurrah for you.
Sarah,
Dear Lisa
I am so pleased for you.
Another big step on your journey.
With all that weight lifted you could be running for Gold in the Olympics!
What wonderful support from your boss.
((((((hugs)))))
Debbie x
That's great to hear! Congratulations! I hope things continue to go smoothly.
Thank you all so much. Your support means a lot to me.
x
Alright!!!!!!!!!!!
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