It’s taken two weeks, but it’s finally over. I’m finally caught up on the 4″ stack of requisitions that have been sitting on my desk for the past 3 weeks. It’s definitely been an exhausting venture and I’m glad it’s over because it means I can actually work on something else. I have worked on… Continue reading Finally done!
Category: challenges
Things haven’t quite gone as planned
What an odd couple of weeks it’s been. My interview went well. I felt confident and comfortable and feel as though I presented myself well. Having done my homework, truly paid off—thank you very much to two very special people that took their time to work with me. So, my interview was on Monday. On… Continue reading Things haven’t quite gone as planned
Monday is the big day: my interview. I’ve been thinking about for a while and, oddly, I’m not all that nervous or anxious. Of course, there is some … anticipation; after all, I’m taking on a completely new task, one that I haven’t experienced in nearly 14 years. Luckily, I have someone that I trust that was willing to conduct a mock interview with me yesterday. She seemed satisfied with most of my answers and made great suggestions on how I could improve my responses. Today I’m meeting with someone else to help fill in other gaps that I may be asked about Monday morning.
Overall, I feel pretty confident, in part because I know that even if I don’t get the job, I already have one that I enjoy. Maybe that—and the Tao of Steve—is why I’m not overly nervous.
What is the Tao of Steve?
Be desireless
Be excellent
Be gone
In other words:
Want without attachment
Present your best self
Walk away
It’s become a bit of a mantra since hearing a member of Toastmasters outline it. I should send him a thank you letter.
I know my job. Really, I do.
My position is unique. Most people probably think administrative assistant duties are all pretty much the same across the board. This may be true to a point, but only in the most general of definitions. For the most part, all admins manage phone calls, type, file, and requisition supplies. Unless you work for a government—or… Continue reading I know my job. Really, I do.