Archive for November, 2009
Help! I’m stuck in my office!
Help! I’m stuck in my office and I can’t get out!
I’m sitting in my not so comfortable office chair, wrapped in a blanket and heated bean bag…don’t ask…OK, do…furnace has apparently gone on strike. Yes, trying to be very professional, getting all my work done while freezing is not easy. I keep moving around from time to time just to get some circulation happening in my extremities.
Being stuck in my office is not good. I know I have to get work done but what would be great is to wiggle my nose like Samantha in Bewitched and BAM! It’s all done.
At one point I did step outside during my lunch break and thought…“Is it warmer out here, than inside?” I think so. I’ve got to complain to the boss!
“Where is my ergonomic chair?” “Isn’t there a policy about creating a healthy work environment?” “If so, what are you going to do about the heating problem?” “I think I had expressed in my contract the need for more tea breaks.”
Then it dawned on me, I am the boss. I really should start taking my grievances seriously and by the way ….the office is now closed for the day.
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A Bloggers Anniversary
It was one year ago when I started blogging.
My initial concern was the exposure to so many people and how to maintain my professional image while dispensing personal opinions. Early on my friend and colleague mentioned about “finding your voice,” as every blogger has their unique style represented in their posts. I’m not sure if I have found “my voice”, I think so…though I can’t quite put my finger on it.
I do know that I have posted less material that would address my professional knowledge as it pertains to careers and concentrated mainly on interests. I admit sometimes I hold back in my posts. In my professional life I’m contemplative, I like to think before I speak. I have a vast amount of information but fall heavily back on my counselling skills to hear the story before providing counsel. My approach is supportive and non-judgmental and I truly assess what is in the best interest of my clients or students.
My blogging and writing is at times all together different!
