It's my first day of a new job. 7 1/2 hours into it and no complaints! I am an administrative assistant for an office on campus. I get to sit at a desk all day - and I didn't hear one screaming/crying child all day. ahhh.... so nice.
I'm still not quite sure what I "do" while I am here. Answer the phone, sort mail, file documents. That's about it so far. I had quite a bit of down time today - which was nice. I am pretty sure that it will pick up soon - but they weren't expecting to need a new employee so suddenly and everyone isn't quite themselves.
I'm going to like it. I have an hour lunch break - and I can do whatever I want during my hour! And I'm close to up-town, so I can have lunch with friends. And I could go for a walk during my lunch break. (There are more exciting things than a lunch break - but I've never had a job with a true lunch break. I would take my 2 15 minute breaks together once everyone in my class was asleep at nap time - and then I'd be "on-call" if some one had an accident - so this lunch break is really nice!) And the job is temporary! I don't know how long it will be until they are able to hire someone permanently - but at worst, I go back to school in September. And if it's only for 4 weeks - something else will come up. I don't have lots of responsibilities. Just mindlessness. So nice... (I say that just b/c I know it's not for the rest of my life.)
AND - I could wear clothes without having to think about if we were going to be painting that day - or if it was muddy outside - or worry if someone might pee on me. I can go to the bathroom when I need to - and not have to wait until there are enough adults in the room so I can leave. That's nice.
I was about to say that I'm not making a difference - but I am. I am able to light my light shine before all men.
I am going to like it here... :)
ps. here is a teaser for you -- I've started going to a step aerobic class!! I have decided to share more of my adventures with you tomorrow. - stay tuned!
pps. I just remembered the "traffic" at 5 on this side of town. I don't think I have an alternate route home though... hmmm...
3 comments:
sounds like a good day. I look forward to lunches with you. Are you free tomorrow?
Alternate route idea... A BIKE :)
"I get to sit at a desk all day - and I didn't hear one screaming/crying child all day. ahhh.... so nice."
But you don't have Lydia there. Right? You miss Lydia. I mean, she would scream and cry, but it was different with her. Right?
:)
1) A bike ride down Richland Ave at 5 PM sounds even less fun. I don't want to get run over!
2) It is very different when there is just one screaming and crying child verses 12.
3) I do love children. And I do miss parts of my former job - but this is much better for my emotional health right now.
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