New Job

I have recently acquired a new job as an Administrative Assistant in Madison from 8am-3pm Monday through Friday. This job involves assisting the Human Resources Director, sorting and handing out mail, and manning the front desk. Let's get down to it- IT'S EXTREMELY BORING!

I've decided to keep a log of what I've done today, so all of you reading can see what I mean. Anytime that I am not working on something specific, I am either reading or blogging.

8:00-8:15- turn on the lights, sort mail, put new applications into Excel
8:15-8:30- hand out mail
8:45-8:46- ask HR director if I may take on more responsibilities (She said not today as she has a lot of work to do)
9:45-9:46- call Keith to tell him that his 10:00am interview is here
9:46-9:50- an elderly couple come in and look at the shirts that we have for sale
10:00-10:01- let someone through door to accounting
10:10-10:12- type up document for HR director
10:24-10:25- let someone through door to accounting
10:45-10:46- let Mike know that a customer dropped off some disfunctional equipment
11:20-2:15- mail out postcards, review data for the HR director- WOW I actually worked for three hours (with a 30 minute lunch break in there)

So today wasn't too bad actually. After I asked the HR director if I could have more work, I think that she felt bad that I was just sitting in the lobby by myself all day with nothing to do! There's no doubt in my mind though that I totally miss teaching and my students. In fact, in my time off during the day, I found that it's much more interesting if I read about education and brainstorm ideas for the fall.

Thanks for listening!