What to do, what to do...

Well, I'm back from my trip to Texas. I was so wore out by the time I got home Wednesday night. I was worried about Stinkerbelle while I was gone. I had left plenty of food and water out, but was worried about her being alone the three days. I left the TV on for her, though. And yes, it was on Animal Planet. When I walked in the door, she greeted me at the front like she always does, then wouldn't let me pet her, again, just like always. *grin* But I knew she had missed me when I went to bed. I've talked before about how she usually wakes me up between 3-5 a lot of times, to pet her. But Wednesday night, as soon as I laid down, she hopped up on the bed and laid on top of me for her petting. She came back in 3 more times for more petting.

Well, Thursday I was back in the office, and just a little before 5, my boss called me into her office. She's leaving. She received an offer from another company that is an opportunity she just didn't think she could pass up. I'm not happy about this. I mean, I'm happy for her, but I really wish she was not leaving. One, we're friends, and this job will mean her moving to Ohio. Two, she's a great boss to work for. She does NOT micro-manage at all. Her POV is that we're all adults, we know what our jobs are, and what we need to do, and we don't need her looking over our shoulders.

So now, I'm faced with a few decisions of my own. Do I apply for her job? More stress, more responsibilities, actually being a supervisor and responsible for all the A/R, not just the Medicare portion. Do I do nothing, just stay where I'm at? Do I look outside the company for a new job? My fear is if they promote from within, and one of the other two women in our department apply and get the job. Or if one of two regional people should apply and get the job. These 4 women are the type to micro-manage to the point to specify what font type and size to use on file labels, and what color pen to use for different things. I know, they could hire someone from outside of the company who could be just as bad.