October 27, 2004
The New Job / When it Rains it Pours
I started my new job on Monday. I'm surviving so far. Basically I and one other lady do all processes of the Registrar's Office for the continuing adult degree offered through the university. That means I do enrollment verification, registering, processing grades, entering transfer credits, creating call numbers, etc.
It's all a bit foreign since it's a different kind of undergrad degree. I am not sure I'd stay in this position forever, but I think so far I'm liking it better than the old job. I have privacy and I'm valued. Ahhhhh. This office also knows how to party!
In related news, since I've taken this job, more job opportunities have surfaced. It figures. The English Department wants to hire me because the secretary is moving to TN to be with her kids. What a loss for the English Department! Apparently I was the first person they thought of, but it was too late. I would have enjoyed the opportunity to work daily with the people who taught me everything I know (or forgot), especially Dr. B and Dr. P. But I guess it wasn't meant to be! I think it would have been a high-stress job anyway, since it also involves being the secretary for Humanities and Philosophy, and I'd have to do all the budget-related stuff. Overall, I probably wouldn't have taken it just because secretaries are meant to last, and I'll probably leave whenever we decide to have kids.
Also, there might possibly be a position in the library in about a year, which they really want me for. I'll deal with that when the time comes.
It kind of feels good to know that people are vying for me (and to know that Dr. P actually likes me - I couldn't tell!). Haha. No matter what, I'll actually be shown much more appreciation than I received in my previous job.
But right now, I think I'm happy where I am.
Posted by wendytime at October 27, 2004 12:40 PM | TrackBackChris is moving? A couple days ago I actually talked to her on the phone for a few minutes, but she didn't mention it. That's such a huge job though, I can't believe one person has to do it all.
I emailed a few profs last week and Dr. P wrote back to say Hi. Unfortunately I never actually got to be in one of his classes, but I went to a conference with him once so we got to hang out that way.
Anyway, glad you like the new job. I hate being the first/only commenter three times in a row but oh well.
Posted by: Jonathan on October 27, 2004 08:37 PMDon't feel bad about the comments. I'm glad SOMEONE cares! Heheh. I had a dream last night that you were hanging out with me in uptown Whittier a lot. Know idea where that came from.
But yeah, Chris came by my office to talk to me about it more. She actually has an assistant now, who works 30 hours a week, so that's a plus. In my old office we only had 2 people to handle over 400 students, and Chris has 2 to handle about 300, so it's doable.
I guess I'm a little bit upset I missed this opportunity. The chance to work with my "mentors" from college! Dr. P was great as long as you can deal with getting graded on personal responses to literature. He was big on the idea of how one connects to the literature one reads.
I don't know. I've got to pray about this and calm down.
Posted by: jeri on October 28, 2004 09:22 AMAnd if it's actually in your best interest, there's no reason why you can't take the job in the English Dept. Sure, HR will grumble something about paperwork but that's not really your concern. The opportunity isn't really missed yet, so if you think you'd be happier there, do it. You'll be glad later that you did.
Posted by: Julie on October 28, 2004 03:19 PMwell, it's kind of touchy because i have a job in a department with friends and relatives.
my questioning is if God put the timing in such a way to keep me from the job. i don't know. i'm praying.
Posted by: jeri on October 28, 2004 03:24 PMYou have friends and relatives in your dept? Run screaming away! Oh wait, maybe that's just what I'd do. I don't know your situation, but I've seen friendships fall apart because of work dynamics once the two are mixed. And it very nearly happened to me. Proceed with caution, I guess. Or you know...don't be a pessimist or something.
Posted by: Julie on October 30, 2004 12:14 PM