Chris Marquette Message Board / Thanksgiving 2009

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (BiggestChrisMarquetteFan) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:12:27 +0000

Good luck with your job search, Lindsey.

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (TheCentralScrutinizer) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:38:43 +0000

Being any kind of teacher, you're busy all the time. LOL!

Oh, I'm not complaining about the job itself at all. I think it'll be a happy situation when I get a grasp on it all and we some things organized. It's a bigger adjustment for my new boss, probably even. She has to get about half of what she does out of her head and into mine. Wish humans could just download, ya know?

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (EOcean214) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:06:56 +0000

Perk up Deb, its just the first week! Things will be easier once you get settled in. Glad you like your colleagues though, that's the main reason why I staid at my old job for so long! The people you work with can make or break your experience.

I have some interviews lined up for the next few weeks. I will be certified to teach early childhood. My favorite age is kindergarten but I also like the upper grade levels too and am not too picky. I like energy level and attention needed in kindergarten. Your busy all the time.

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (BiggestChrisMarquetteFan) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:57:07 +0000

I hope things get better for you at work, Deb.

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (TheCentralScrutinizer) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:37:34 +0000

Yes, I have a cube right beside my boss and across from her hubby the sales rep, Megan & Daniel. This office is only a couple of miles further than CP was from my house, but it's in a terrible area right next to a mall so traffic is going to suck more and more every day until after the holidays. But since I've left after 6 PM the last 2 nights, it hasn't been so bad. Trouble is, I've had to go shopping the last 2 nights, which we all know I HATE. I had to make 5 stops tonight to find everything we needed, and I got caught in a torrential downpour coming out of the 3rd stop, so I was literally dripping wet from head to toe during the last 2 stops. It was miserable. I'm already looking forward to March when all this crap will be over. And I won't go shopping on my own time for the office ever again. I've just been too busy being overwhelmed the last 2 days to get out of there and do it on company time.

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (TeeJay) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:40:34 +0000

Do you have your own cubicle? Also, how far do you have to drive to and from home?

-TeeJay

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (TheCentralScrutinizer) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:37:03 +0000

Yes, similar to CP, but closer to what I was doing at Citizens. The place is kind of laid out that way. Just a big room with a bunch of cubicles. So far, the people seem really cool. The job will be totally fine once I get a handle on it. Today was better than yesterday. And even though I threw up this morning, I was finally able to eat a meal at lunch and I feel much better. I hadn't been able to eat properly since Saturday due to a terrible attack of nerves.

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (TeeJay) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:10:08 +0000

I meant to ask you this before. What will you be doing there? Something similar to what you did at Corporate Promo? Hope it turns out that you like the place and the people, once you get settled. I've learned that it's often even more important you get along with your colleagues than liking the job you do.

-TeeJay

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (TheCentralScrutinizer) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:03:33 +0000

Thanks, Mel. It was very intense. So much coming at me I could barely follow it. I think I'll like it there once I learn the job, but it's a LOT to learn. The people seem really cool.

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (BiggestChrisMarquetteFan) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:55:30 +0000

I hope your first day at your new job went well, Deb. :hug:

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (TheCentralScrutinizer) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:54:07 +0000

Well, you're my hero then. I'll aspire to have the best possible first day too.

One of my closest friends is an elementary school teacher. What age kids are you working with?

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (EOcean214) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:15:35 +0000

Deb - Change is never easy but I'm sure you'll do great! Its normal to be nervous before but once your there you'll feel better.

I started a new job myself too. Today was the first day, It went pretty well but I'm still going to have to adjust to their structure and lesson plans. Its tutoring for part time work. I'm 'in between' jobs right now as I move from student teaching to a full time teaching job- Its hard to get one in the middle of the year.

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (TheCentralScrutinizer) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:34:50 +0000

Awkward is an understatement. I'm a bundle of nerves, having trouble eating. I hate change. I'll get over it, but probably not until I'm actually there.

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (Editsound) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:07:05 +0000

Yeah, have a good first day. It is always a little awkward, but I'm sure it will go well.

Re: Thanksgiving 2009

dummy@example.com (domesticelefant) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:41:00 +0000

Good luck from me too.