By: Pam Killman, Project Manager
When I began working for VisionBridge, I knew I had found my calling. In every organization I had been in, I had created written procedures (or my personal operations manual) for my job responsibilities. It was never asked of me; I did it for my own sanity. I knew I could take a day off without worrying. Every process was documented if an emergency arose.
What I didn’t realize is how much I systemize in my personal life. Recently, I moved from one end of Indianapolis to the other. I had lived in my home for three years and had accumulated much more than I ever thought possible. Then add in the additional “stuff” my boyfriend moved in last year and it was overwhelming.
Without realizing it, I was packing and stacking boxes in a systematic way. Office, books, kids, crafts, even my kitchen – I went cabinet by cabinet. Then, because I’m pretty awesome (and neurotic), I even numbered those kitchen boxes with #1 being the most important to unpack first. I placed all of the boxes in the garage, nice, neatly, just as the moving company suggested.
I did have a slight panic attack when the three movers took a stack of boxes from three different sections of the garage completely dismantling my beautiful system. But, I eventually talked myself down and was pleasantly surprised when I could find my pillow for a quick siesta once everything was delivered to our new home!
Now, my boyfriend, on the other hand, would have been happy to throw everything in a box and figure it out later. I guess that’s why I was in charge of the move!