Kick Ma Butt!

Written: Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:32 PM

It's been three weeks since I started my new job.  Or about 2 1/2 weeks almost 3 on Wednesday.

To put it in plain words, I really enjoy working where I do.  I love the atmosphere and the energy.

Even though I'm not recruiting which is what I really wanted to, I sit across from the recruiter and my manager who does recruiting also.  It's pretty fun because I'm learning a lot from both of them and everybody else around me.  Everyone is happy and considerate and inspiring.

One of the things that I overheard my manager say she was talking to someone, describing what the job is like, she said, "this job will kick your butt."

She was not kidding.

When I went for an interview almost 3 weeks ago, the manager and I got along really well.  I was excited to see what was there, but a little nervous because I didn't know what to expect.  But I hope I exuded the idea that I knew what I was talking about.  So within the hour, the manager put me into what she called, "a work interview."  What this was, was putting me to work to see if I could do the job.  I had no problem.  I just told her give me whatever and I'll do it.  One of the things she had me do was go through the applicant tracking system and look at people who would fit in certain positions.  I had no idea what those positions really entailed other than the job description available.  So I went through for a couple hours and did some other things.  About noon, I had a meeting with the manager and she hired me on the spot.  I was really happy that I was feeling wanted and needed by a company.  After my last position, I was a little upset and disappointed in myself.  But as it came out to be, maybe the previous job for wasn't the job I was supposed to do.  I was absolutely miserable because I wasn't allowed to use my talents, my knowledge, and skills to the best of my abilities.  I wasn't challenged.

This job challenges me.  It kicks my butt but in a good way.  I am learning so much although I'm more of an office manager or administrative assistant.  But I like that.  I like when the sales people come up to me and asked me if I could do something for them.  I love the atmosphere.  I love working in downtown San Francisco.

I never thought I wanted to work in the city after being around for earthquakes.  But I love the atmosphere of the city.  I knew deep down inside I was a very big city girl.  When I travel to London, Toronto, and even Paris, I just loved the feeling of the big buildings and all the people around me.  Oh, I forgot New York, too.  I just love strolling down the street and seeing everything.  Walking down the streets when I have time is a new adventure.

This job keeps me busy for hours because I'm still learning the ropes and I get home really late.  I also have to really schedule my schoolwork better.  For example, today is Sunday and I finished the majority of two papers that are due this weekend.  Tomorrow I'm going to try to finish up my discussion work so that I won't have to worry about the rest of the week.  When I don't have homework due or any assignments, my whole focus is on the job.  I can really see myself working in this position for a long time after finish school.  It is not easy to work school and job together in this type of environment.  But I am working around it.

The other thing about this job is that when they hired me, they said they needed me for five hours a day maybe few days week.  I've yet to leave before five o'clock in the afternoon and have worked every Monday through Friday.  It might slow down a little bit after we finish hiring a lot of people.  That's fine.  This position was also temporary.  It's given me a lot of experience.  It's also a start up company.  I've always wanted to work for start up company.  I knew I could do it and even listening to the recruiters I almost feel like I can do that job.  I'm not sure for want to do for this company but I could see myself looking for another type of company and learning the jargon and helping them find the right people.

Every day is a new adventure and I'm asked to do something new all the time.  Every time I get a new assignment, I am challenged but then it becomes second nature.

One of the things I am responsible for is buying office supplies and there are a lot of supplies needed, plus lunches and happy hour goods.  What other place could I shop and spend someone else's money?  It's pretty fun.