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Weeks that is. Give or take a few dozen. (For those of you who are math-challenged, that works out to a little over 19 years.)

I started a new career, the second half of my professional life if you will, on Monday. I now work as a Systems Engineer for Harris Corporation here in sunny (and rainy) Melbourne, Florida.

This has been (yet another) week full of change. New job...new employer...new office. And all the ancillary stuff that accompanies said changes.

There are the small things. Gotta figure out the best driving routes to and from the office. (Of course, can't get too settled into those routines 'cause it will all change again when we move into our new house in a few months.) Had to learn the building stuff: where to get supplies, what are the food options, etc.

Then there are the big things. First and foremost: I ain't workin' for the gov-ment no more. That's not meant in a positive or negative way. It just is. And after 20 years of Federal service, it will take some getting used to.

But I will adjust, just as I have in every other work transition I've been through in the past. And I've got plenty of time to do so.