I am employed at a Canadian company.  I accepted a permanent position at a small market research firm this morning.  I've been working there for a month on a temporary basis, and they liked me enough to hire me on with no experience other than what they've given me over the last few weeks.

It's flattering, for sure.

I never imagined myself in market research; I never really imagined much about market research beyond picturing myself self-strangulating with the phone cord during long surveys I hadn't signed up for.  I am pleased to report I will not be doing that sort of thing.

My commute is short.  My pay is decent.  My coworkers are nice.  My computer is all right for what I need to do with it.  My chair is comfortable.

I can breathe now.