The day started off quite well even with a threat of a big snow storm. I was actually getting geared up for it and was hoping to have a couple feet dumped on us today. It is into the 2nd week of December and we've barely had enough snow to cover the ground until today. Very unusual for the area where I live.
I got into work and was promptly greeted with an almost empty box of unsharpened pencils. Why does this matter? Well, where I work is a little slow on keeping up with the technology end of things. So why quite a few (generally larger) institutions have an electronic system in place for evaluations, we still do things the old fashioned way with paper and pencil. I had complaints about there not being any sharpened pencils; so I spent part of my morning sharpening pencils because the people who use them don't want to do it themselves. Ok fine. So in the midst of this task I had someone say to me "a college degree at work" and "let them sharpen their own damn pencils." The last part made me smile...the first part made me cringe.
4 years at a school to get a degree in a field where I can't even get my foot in the door (I've long stopped trying really) and here I am sharpening pencils.
I guess it's not the worst of fates. At least I have a job.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Highest Paying Jobs
Thank you Yahoo for once again letting us know what the highest paying jobs are for kids graduating out of college are.
Unfortunately, unless you are mechanically minded you're screwed. :)
High Paying Jobs
Unfortunately, unless you are mechanically minded you're screwed. :)
High Paying Jobs
Monday, July 20, 2009
Officially
I am officially, gainfully employed. I was offered my temp job about two weeks ago.
After I had decided that I was going to Boston...finally. I had nothing tying me down here anymore.
Once I told my boss I was planning on leaving in a month I got a call that night with an unofficial offer, and another call the next morning with an official offer, with pay raise.
So I tossed and turned over my decision.
Some may think "What's to decide? You got a job in this forsaken job market. Don't be stupid."
Well I was relishing the idea of doing something stupid for once, stupid in the sense of irresponsible.
But I have taken the job. I have done the responsible thing once again. If I didn't have student loans I would have been out that door and on my way to Boston. Ah, but the price of education.
So here's to hoping that this is the right decision and a happy one at that.
After I had decided that I was going to Boston...finally. I had nothing tying me down here anymore.
Once I told my boss I was planning on leaving in a month I got a call that night with an unofficial offer, and another call the next morning with an official offer, with pay raise.
So I tossed and turned over my decision.
Some may think "What's to decide? You got a job in this forsaken job market. Don't be stupid."
Well I was relishing the idea of doing something stupid for once, stupid in the sense of irresponsible.
But I have taken the job. I have done the responsible thing once again. If I didn't have student loans I would have been out that door and on my way to Boston. Ah, but the price of education.
So here's to hoping that this is the right decision and a happy one at that.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
After a very long hiatus
I think the hardest thing about right now is being able to balance things.
I find myself working 6 days a week and never really having a day to just have a day off.
Sundays don't count since I'm made to get up and do the church thing with my Mom and after that every other week a slew of family comes up and over and has lunch and stays for a few hours. I've just recently taken to screwing being a "good little hostess" and going about my own business after lunch and clean up. After all, I can only handle so many talks about health and dental issues before it all sounds the same and gets very boring or gross. Take your pick.
The next issue is finding time to be around friends.
Squeezing time in is hard when the only time really available is after work and all I really want to do is sit back and zone out in front of the TV. Especially now that cable has just found it's way to being installed on the grounds where I live (and I now have made it to the 21st century with the glorious switch from dial up to roadrunner). I love my friends and like to hang out with them but I don't always think I'm good company because they get me at the end of the day or week when I'm really tired and just wishing to catch up on sleep. Then factor in that I have about 3 different sets up of friends.
3rd problem, oh messy house. Who seriously wants to clean...ever? I'm cramming in picking up my room and cleaning the bathroom and kitchen between work and friends. Usually I work on it on Wednesday morning when I get to go into my one job a little bit later.
I can honestly say this adult thing gets old very quickly. After the glow of graduating and a new job wears off it hits you pretty hard in the face.
Although, I'm starting to settle in a little bit better. Occasionally, I still find myself ready to just drop everything and try being irresponsible for once. A big jump for me since most of my older co-workers, who have known me for quite a few years, tell me I was born 30. If I didn't have loans to pay off, perhaps I would just pick up and move to a random place in the states and pick my way through part time jobs and seeing the sights while I'm at it. :)
I find myself working 6 days a week and never really having a day to just have a day off.
Sundays don't count since I'm made to get up and do the church thing with my Mom and after that every other week a slew of family comes up and over and has lunch and stays for a few hours. I've just recently taken to screwing being a "good little hostess" and going about my own business after lunch and clean up. After all, I can only handle so many talks about health and dental issues before it all sounds the same and gets very boring or gross. Take your pick.
The next issue is finding time to be around friends.
Squeezing time in is hard when the only time really available is after work and all I really want to do is sit back and zone out in front of the TV. Especially now that cable has just found it's way to being installed on the grounds where I live (and I now have made it to the 21st century with the glorious switch from dial up to roadrunner). I love my friends and like to hang out with them but I don't always think I'm good company because they get me at the end of the day or week when I'm really tired and just wishing to catch up on sleep. Then factor in that I have about 3 different sets up of friends.
3rd problem, oh messy house. Who seriously wants to clean...ever? I'm cramming in picking up my room and cleaning the bathroom and kitchen between work and friends. Usually I work on it on Wednesday morning when I get to go into my one job a little bit later.
I can honestly say this adult thing gets old very quickly. After the glow of graduating and a new job wears off it hits you pretty hard in the face.
Although, I'm starting to settle in a little bit better. Occasionally, I still find myself ready to just drop everything and try being irresponsible for once. A big jump for me since most of my older co-workers, who have known me for quite a few years, tell me I was born 30. If I didn't have loans to pay off, perhaps I would just pick up and move to a random place in the states and pick my way through part time jobs and seeing the sights while I'm at it. :)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Keys to Successful Interviewing Part 2/First Day on the Job
Today was my first day temping. Whew. I went in at 8:30 this morning and filled out an application then got the run through of my duties. At first it was pretty overwhelming. But after I got back from lunch it went a little better.
My fine moment of the day is when I answered the phone. "hello. oh uh buh wait, Faculty Administration!" haha but luckily it was someone I knew and they knew I was new. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. So Hurrah! for a very successful first day at my new job :)
Now on to Keys to Successful Interviewing Part 2! (Info compiled by John Denio, Bryant University '04)
The Interview
Before the Interview:
-Take copies of your resume, list of references and your notes.
-Be on time, early is even better.
-Know the interviewer's name (how to spell and pronounce it) and title.
-Remember to be courteous to all personnel you meet. Good manners make a good impression
During the Interview
-Begin on a positive note, firm handshake, smile, and eye contact
-Be aware of your non-verbal attitudes, alert posture, eye contact, facial expressions, body language, and demeanor
-Allow the interviewer to lead the interview
-Be responsive to interviewer's questions; avoid short answers. The interviewer wants to know about you
-Be sure to bring up your assets and skills. Sell your strong points
-Wait for the interviewer to discuss salary and benefits
-Let your interest and enthusiasm show!
Closing the Interview
-Take the cue from the interviewer; do not prolong the leave-taking
-Ask what the next step will be in the employment process for this job
-Thank the interviewer for his/her time
-Close on a positive note, firm handshake, smile, and eye contact
That it's for during the interview. The only thing I would add to this is that you should have prepared questions for the interviewer, and hopefully they'll ask you if you have any. If they don't, towards the end of the interview say that you have some questions for them if they don't mind. I'll get more into what kind of question on another post. Look for the After the Interview points next post.
Have a great day :)
My fine moment of the day is when I answered the phone. "hello. oh uh buh wait, Faculty Administration!" haha but luckily it was someone I knew and they knew I was new. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. So Hurrah! for a very successful first day at my new job :)
Now on to Keys to Successful Interviewing Part 2! (Info compiled by John Denio, Bryant University '04)
The Interview
Before the Interview:
-Take copies of your resume, list of references and your notes.
-Be on time, early is even better.
-Know the interviewer's name (how to spell and pronounce it) and title.
-Remember to be courteous to all personnel you meet. Good manners make a good impression
During the Interview
-Begin on a positive note, firm handshake, smile, and eye contact
-Be aware of your non-verbal attitudes, alert posture, eye contact, facial expressions, body language, and demeanor
-Allow the interviewer to lead the interview
-Be responsive to interviewer's questions; avoid short answers. The interviewer wants to know about you
-Be sure to bring up your assets and skills. Sell your strong points
-Wait for the interviewer to discuss salary and benefits
-Let your interest and enthusiasm show!
Closing the Interview
-Take the cue from the interviewer; do not prolong the leave-taking
-Ask what the next step will be in the employment process for this job
-Thank the interviewer for his/her time
-Close on a positive note, firm handshake, smile, and eye contact
That it's for during the interview. The only thing I would add to this is that you should have prepared questions for the interviewer, and hopefully they'll ask you if you have any. If they don't, towards the end of the interview say that you have some questions for them if they don't mind. I'll get more into what kind of question on another post. Look for the After the Interview points next post.
Have a great day :)
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