It’s with a crazy mixed bag of emotions that I leave my Executive Assistant position at the hospital to return to bailiff-life at the Superior Court! In less than a week, I was convinced to submit my resume to one of the newly appointed judges, interviewed and accepted as his new bailiff. I guess I could have played it cool when he called with the offer, but I just felt compelled to grab the opportunity to work for this judge.

This is not to say that I didn’t enjoy working for my executives, directors, managers and board of directors at the hospital. It was an incredible learning opportunity and I feel that I have done much to improve processes and organization in my 12 months there. As my first corporate job, and one in an industry I’d known nothing about, I was fascinated by what it takes to run a hospital. I learned about staffing, capital, healthcare, insurance, supporting a board of directors, etc. I gained the respect and friendship of the people I worked with daily, which makes it difficult to leave.

I return, however, to a position I know like the back of my hand, for a newly appointed judge. It was a great honor to be asked to return as a seasoned bailiff. The relationship between judge and bailiff is very important and I am proud to say that I will be supporting a man who’s law practice is both impressive and inspiring.

So it is with great honor and respect that I start my new position. Leaving behind friends and wonderful associates. But already my old friends have started to hear the news and I’m receiving messages of excitement and welcoming me back. And as I set to make my current position ready for my replacement, I do so with a smile on my face as the court prepares for my return.

Wish me luck!