So sorry...
I didn't realize it has been 26 days since I last posted. I am scum. Blog scum.
Anyway, things at work have been great. I really do like this new job. The people are awesome, the work is stuff that I can do practically in my sleep, and I don't really have to think that much. Don't get me wrong...I'm not saying that it is mindless work. It's just that I have done this type of secretarial work for so many years that it comes easy to me. I have enjoyed the fact that since I don't have to worry about HOW I do my job I can concentrate on the WHY of my job. Being in the County Extension Office I have the opportunity to work for 4 different agents: 4-H, Agriculture (known as Ag from now on), Horticulture (known as Hort) and FCS (basically home ec. stuff). I was in 4-H as a kid, but I don't remember much about it. Now I am reliving the experience in a way and I find it fascinating. I really don't know much about Ag and what it entails, but I have learned some really cool stuff. Hort has never really been my thing. I love the idea of being someone (like Melinda and my dad) who can plant and grow flowers and plants and it be really beautiful, but quite frankly, I'm too lazy. But, I am learning easier (okay even lazier) ways to be a green thumb. Finally, the FCS...what can I say? I'm not exactly Martha (nor do I ever plan to be). However, I have learned a few things and I think even shared the knowledge I have (what little there is). I know that my mom would be proud of me.
I think one good thing about this job is the fact that I can be anal about almost everything and not get on people's nerves. The office is basically a blank slate for someone who knows what they're doing. I have free reign to set up the copy room my way, the reception area is all mine--that's right, DON'T TOUCH MY STUFF! No, really, I just like a neat work area and I don't want a mess when I leave for the day.
I do know that my co-workers/bosses absolutely love me being there. I work hard, I give 110%, I want to make their job easier, and I'm good at what I do. They are very appreciative about everything that I do and I know they are sincere. It's really sad when they get excited about me being able to use Excel efficiently. Honest! The other day my head boss, Jennifer, the 4-H agent, came to me and said that she needed us to come up with a way that she can keep track of all the mailings that we send out with specific numbers. "Oh, that's easy," I said. "I can just put together a spreadsheet in Excel and we can get those numbers anytime we need them--already added together for us!" Honestly, I thought she was going to have a cow. "You would be willing to do that? That would be GREAT!" Now, that's sad. Willing to do that? That's my job! Of course, I'm willing! I love it that they are so easy to please!
Here's hoping that the job will continue to excite and will provide the much needed financial relief for our family.
Anyway, things at work have been great. I really do like this new job. The people are awesome, the work is stuff that I can do practically in my sleep, and I don't really have to think that much. Don't get me wrong...I'm not saying that it is mindless work. It's just that I have done this type of secretarial work for so many years that it comes easy to me. I have enjoyed the fact that since I don't have to worry about HOW I do my job I can concentrate on the WHY of my job. Being in the County Extension Office I have the opportunity to work for 4 different agents: 4-H, Agriculture (known as Ag from now on), Horticulture (known as Hort) and FCS (basically home ec. stuff). I was in 4-H as a kid, but I don't remember much about it. Now I am reliving the experience in a way and I find it fascinating. I really don't know much about Ag and what it entails, but I have learned some really cool stuff. Hort has never really been my thing. I love the idea of being someone (like Melinda and my dad) who can plant and grow flowers and plants and it be really beautiful, but quite frankly, I'm too lazy. But, I am learning easier (okay even lazier) ways to be a green thumb. Finally, the FCS...what can I say? I'm not exactly Martha (nor do I ever plan to be). However, I have learned a few things and I think even shared the knowledge I have (what little there is). I know that my mom would be proud of me.
I think one good thing about this job is the fact that I can be anal about almost everything and not get on people's nerves. The office is basically a blank slate for someone who knows what they're doing. I have free reign to set up the copy room my way, the reception area is all mine--that's right, DON'T TOUCH MY STUFF! No, really, I just like a neat work area and I don't want a mess when I leave for the day.
I do know that my co-workers/bosses absolutely love me being there. I work hard, I give 110%, I want to make their job easier, and I'm good at what I do. They are very appreciative about everything that I do and I know they are sincere. It's really sad when they get excited about me being able to use Excel efficiently. Honest! The other day my head boss, Jennifer, the 4-H agent, came to me and said that she needed us to come up with a way that she can keep track of all the mailings that we send out with specific numbers. "Oh, that's easy," I said. "I can just put together a spreadsheet in Excel and we can get those numbers anytime we need them--already added together for us!" Honestly, I thought she was going to have a cow. "You would be willing to do that? That would be GREAT!" Now, that's sad. Willing to do that? That's my job! Of course, I'm willing! I love it that they are so easy to please!
Here's hoping that the job will continue to excite and will provide the much needed financial relief for our family.
posted by Cari Chase | 8:05 PM
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