The End of a Journey

Today marks the last day of a job I have had for nearly 9 years. For the past 8 1/2 years I have been a 911 dispatcher. I started dispatching when I was 19, and it has been the only real job I have known since I have been an adult.

There are things I will miss and many things I won't. I'm so over the 12 hour shifts and having to get up at 4am to be at work by 5:30ish. I won't miss the non-stop drama that is the world of dispatching. I won't miss entering warrants! But I will miss some of the people I work with. I will miss the rush you get from a 10-80 or a 10-50 needing lifestar. I will miss the days that I have laughed so hard I cried.

Even in the last few years of working here I already missed the way things use to be. Missed the people I use to work with, missed the office I use to work in (even though we have a great new building now), just miss the way things use to be done.

Me at our old dispatch office.

 



I have made so many wonderful memories, but there have been sad times too. We lost two deputies since I have been here: RIP Michael Larson and Robert "Bobby" Crapse you are greatly missed! Definitely won't miss that call in the middle of the night letting me know that a co-worker has passed away.

I have seen lots of people come and go and then sometimes come and go again. I have made life long friendships with some of my co-workers. I can't believe this journey is about to come to an end.

As far as my weight loss journey I think changing to a new job is going to help. I won't be sitting still at a desk for 12 hours, I won't be scarfing down food while I have time, and instead I will be on normal working hours where I can get a set routine with my workouts. I'm excited for the new journey I'm about to take on. Wish me luck!

P.S. Some pics of good times at work!

 

Maria on her birthday!

 

 

 

 

Mickey trying on the ear warmer I made. LOL!

 

 

 

 

April Fools Day...we TPed Mickey's vehicle.