more beansAt the risk of sounding ungrateful, I am going to complain about some things at my new job. This does not mean I am not happy to be there. I was freezing cold, sneezing and practically shivering. The director apparently did not know which themostat controlled our offices. When I spoke to the previous AD briefly on the phone, she told me where it was. Then I had to find someone with a key to open it and she needed batteries to fix it. Hopefully it will be better today.
The chair was uncomfortable and rocky, so I am bringing one from home (the one that was replaced when Ray got me this nice new one for my birthday). The computer is set up on the desk--I have seen this in lots of offices. How can you spend a lot of time on a computer whose keyboard is too high? You will have back problems. I don't think they have changed any furniture; perhaps she was not constantly on the computer? The director's is the same way. The keyboard should be at a height you can comfortably reach with your elbows bent less than 90 degrees. Raising the chair can help sometimes, but you should still have your feet touch the floor. I am not sure how I can advocate for different furniture. It is a "nice" older desk, with a matching file cabinet.
The third complaint is pretty mild and easy to change--no music on the computer. Actually, there are a few songs from groups I have not heard of (except the Shins, which was way too loud for work). I will bring in the CDs I have in the car and put them on. Most of the time I won't be listening to music, while the director and the PR Americorps volunteer are right next door.
Do you remember what it's like to start a new job? Fun and exciting to be shown around and given keys and meet people...but you feel out of place and ignorant. Everyone else is coming and going, doing what they are supposed to. Every now and then, they bring you a piece of paper and say, "I don't know what Jane did with these..." And you think, there doesn't seem to be that much to do. I don't know how she kept busy for 5 hours a day...but I know that won't be a problem after a while. People ask you questions you can't answer.
However, I have already written myself my first paycheck and can't wait to start making ends meet!
After work, I came home and worked a little on my video before going to my next-to-last class. I discovered that I should have used a remote mike to tape Karen at UUFA. The sound is not loud enough to use, which is too bad. She really said everything well. I will have her talk into my headset (thaks, Molli), which I have been using for my voiceovers, and re-record everything. I'm not sure how I am going to get that done before Saturday morning! Going to work is taking up some of my free time!
The chair was uncomfortable and rocky, so I am bringing one from home (the one that was replaced when Ray got me this nice new one for my birthday). The computer is set up on the desk--I have seen this in lots of offices. How can you spend a lot of time on a computer whose keyboard is too high? You will have back problems. I don't think they have changed any furniture; perhaps she was not constantly on the computer? The director's is the same way. The keyboard should be at a height you can comfortably reach with your elbows bent less than 90 degrees. Raising the chair can help sometimes, but you should still have your feet touch the floor. I am not sure how I can advocate for different furniture. It is a "nice" older desk, with a matching file cabinet.
The third complaint is pretty mild and easy to change--no music on the computer. Actually, there are a few songs from groups I have not heard of (except the Shins, which was way too loud for work). I will bring in the CDs I have in the car and put them on. Most of the time I won't be listening to music, while the director and the PR Americorps volunteer are right next door.
Do you remember what it's like to start a new job? Fun and exciting to be shown around and given keys and meet people...but you feel out of place and ignorant. Everyone else is coming and going, doing what they are supposed to. Every now and then, they bring you a piece of paper and say, "I don't know what Jane did with these..." And you think, there doesn't seem to be that much to do. I don't know how she kept busy for 5 hours a day...but I know that won't be a problem after a while. People ask you questions you can't answer.
However, I have already written myself my first paycheck and can't wait to start making ends meet!
After work, I came home and worked a little on my video before going to my next-to-last class. I discovered that I should have used a remote mike to tape Karen at UUFA. The sound is not loud enough to use, which is too bad. She really said everything well. I will have her talk into my headset (thaks, Molli), which I have been using for my voiceovers, and re-record everything. I'm not sure how I am going to get that done before Saturday morning! Going to work is taking up some of my free time!
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