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September 15, 2011 angie

If I had to describe the one prevailing emotion I’ve been swimming in the last few weeks, it would be anxious.

I’m a planner, a girl who thrives on continuity and routine.  I like to know what’s coming up, not only today, but tomorrow, next week and preferably for the next 6 months after that.  As you can imagine, I’m a real party animal and oh-so much fun to live with.

The last few months have been everything but routine.  Summer, in general, throws my whole equilibrium off.  It’s fun at first, and I can pretend that I’m a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants girl for a few weeks, but then I get crabby and prone to dramatic fits.  We had a family vacation that was up-in-the-air for awhile before we finally had to cancel it a week before we were to leave.

Then we had the whole transition to public school looming before us.  For our entire school experience, save the first two years of preschool for Elena, we’ve returned to the same school.  No first-day jitters, no new routines to contend with, just the same old school with the same old rules.  This back-to-school was filled with new faces, new rules, new everything.  It was a great transition – couldn’t have asked for it to go any better – but it still wore me out.  It’s who I am.

It’s the last couple of weeks that have really had me pacing the floor and lying awake at night, though.  A few months back I learned that The Container Store was opening their first store in Indianapolis.  The Container Store and I go way back.  My sister Suzan lives in Dallas, where The Container Store is headquartered.  She first introduced me to the mecca of home organization, and from that point on The Container Store has been my happy place.  When we travel to a new city I ask two questions:  “Where do we eat?” and “Is there a Container Store?”  Priorities, people.

I’ve also known for a while the reputation The Container Store has for being an excellent place to work.  They consistently get voted in Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Places to Work.  When I saw they were opening here, the first whispers of “Should I?” began to swirl in my head.  I filled out an online application months ago and left it to fate.  In the meantime, though, I was anxious.  What if they want me?  What if they don’t?  Can I do this?  Can I afford not to?

Nearly 3 months and 3 interviews later, I am officially a Container Store employee.  I start mid-October and will be working about 15 hours a week.  This will be new for all of us, but we’re excited.  Well, everyone but Eli.  We haven’t broken the news to our favorite mama’s boy yet.

I’m excited to use my brain in a different way, and to be around new and different people (gasp, adult people!).  I’m excited about the company.  I’m excited to start bringing an income into the fold again, and to finally start saving in a big way again.  I’m excited for my family to take back some of the responsibility I’ve been too eager to take on for them, just because I was here.  And yes, I’m very, very excited about the employee discount.

 

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  1. Kelly says

    September 15, 2011 at 7:48 am

    Congrats on getting the job!!!

  2. Jaent says

    September 15, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Congrats on the new gig!

  3. Alane says

    September 16, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    To say I’m jealous is an understatement. When I first learned they were coming to town, I squealed. Then, I saw them featured on CBS Sunday Morning as a great place to work. And, at that point, I wanted to quit my full-time job and go work for them. But, alas, that is not the best idea for me at this point in time. Which means I jealous you get to work there! And… I’m envious of that employee discount too! 🙂 CONGRATS!

  4. Lesley@houseofsawyer says

    September 18, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    AWESOME!!!! I can see you already.. working your way up to Quality Control manager.

  5. Katie says

    September 19, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    Congrats on landing the job! Not that there was ever any question 🙂

    So, when does the store open and where is it located? I’m stupid excited for it to get here! Now all we need is an IKEA!!

    • angie says

      September 21, 2011 at 7:00 am

      Katie: Thanks! The store opens October 8th and is located at 82nd and Dean Rd (near Babies-R-Us and the Fashion Mall). I hope you’ll come by and say hi! I keep saying there’s an excellent spot for an IKEA right around the corner from me, if anyone’s listening 🙂

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