I didn't know many people in the Arlington area when I first moved here. I had a few college friends over in Maryland, but I really didn't know anyone other than my three housemates, whom I'd just met.
Fortunately, that all changed when a new employee started in HR at the Smithsonian. Mary C. was sent down to my office so I could train her on the latest computer program in use. I had been in HR since April, and Mary C. arrived sometime in July. Obviously, I was the expert with 3 months of experience.
It didn't take long for Mary to become my first friend in Arlington. That was 40 years ago.
We may be 40 years older, but every get-together is just as fun and silly as those first ones we shared way back in our twenties.
My job at the Smithsonian may not have led to a career in Human Resources, and that's okay. I got something better- a lifelong friend.
Diane (newtreemom)
ReplyDeleteA lifelong friend is a true treasure.
Friends in any workplace help to make the work more fun. Friends who stick with us beyond the workplace are extra special.
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