Sunday, August 19, 2007
by Amanda.
Tomorrow I start the new job - the one in marketing where I will have to dress like an adult and write like a fiend. Despite my inexperience in the field and my lack of any diploma certifying my ability to do business, I have to admit that this new endeavor is a lot less nerve-wracking than the day before starting a teaching job. I don’t know my first project, but I do know that no one is going to call me a “white monkey” or roll her eyes at every word I utter. And the potential passive-aggressive power plays of adults? Homie can play dat. My bosses in the teaching world taught me very well.
Monday, July 30, 2007
by Amanda.
Head Honcho teased me today, because I kept turning the air conditioner in the office I’m using on and off. I never could get comfortable in the stuffy room.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
by Amanda.
I went on another job interview today at a really big firm. The human resources person interviewing me asked if I would consider working with the technology or digital communications industry clients. I said yes, and imagined the shock in Cade’s eyes if I got a marketing job dealing with technology.
Friday, May 25, 2007
by Amanda.
Yesterday, my Advisory students threw me a surprise birthday party. The students served everything - cupcakes, a million different types of chips, and fruit punch. When we were eating, the students started singing “Happy Birthday,” which burst into a rousing, gospel version, complete with rocking back and forth, clapping, and a choral round. It was so loud, students from the hallway peeked in and started raising the roof. It was one of the most rewarding moments of my short teaching career.
