It makes all the difference

[Tink]

My manager is on a short vacation for a few days, which leaves me in charge of the branch with a single teller to help me. I got to do things today I've not gotten to before, such as ordering money from the big vault, and making a judgement to deny a check based on the fact that I wasn't convinced it was valid. (I had to laugh when the party who tried to cash it left mumbling about the fact that other banks had refused it as well!)

The day went well!
I didn't run into anything I couldn't handle, and got a good referral for someone in need of investment advice. (I earn a bonus if they end up closing the deal) My teller said it was the most fun, relaxed day she's had since she started there, and when we closed for the day, everything was balanced and accounted for.

If every day went like this one, I'd not hesitate to stay in my current job. My manager won't be back until Monday, so I'm hoping to have at least 2 more good days before then. I wish it could go like this when he's there... but sadly, it doesn't ever seem to. When he stands over me, my mind goes blank. When he's around, I second guess myself and make foolish mistakes just because I know he's expecting me to. I hate being critiqed and criticised all day long!

Just having him gone makes such a difference. SIGH