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March 09, 2005
Outplacement Workshop Part 1
Today went by quickly. I started the morning early as usual (up at 5am) however I actually slept until the alarm went off, which is unusual for me. Usually Im up before the alarm. Guess my body needed sleep.
Anyway, I was on the phone again with sprint trying to get help in setting up my VersaMail account. Ive tried everything and know its set up right. After another grueling conversation, I ended up with a supervisor who agreed to at least try and help me out. They didnt want to help because its a 3rd party email account rather than sprint. Guess buying 2 top of the line phones wasnt enough.
So its a good thing I didnt have to leave until later this morning and thankfully I had the outplacement workshop which was here in the city. No Bart for me today. YAY!!!
I was expecting the workshop to be pretty basic, you know, teach me the stuff I already know but kept an open mind. It turned out I learned quite a bit about what I want to do and where I want to go. I actually learned Im on the right path and my decision will be made regardless.
The one thing that didnt resonate with me is the issue's of resume's. I know the structure has changed so much over the years but I found it a bit insulting to hear "Im here to convince you that your resume is crap". Especially since I did my homework, research building it from scratch, and had MANY job offers with it when I arrived. Im pretty proud of my resume and to be told it isnt up to standard really doesnt sit well with me.
One thing that was kind of cool is the test we took. It was the old Myers & Briggs test which shows your strengths and weaknesses. I was kind of amazed how accurate it was for me.
Flexible and tolerant, they take a pragmatic approach focused on immediate results. Theories and conceptual explanations bore them-- they want to act energetically to solve the problem. Focus on the here-and-now, spontaneous, enjoy each moment that they can be active with others. Enjoy material comforts and style. Learn best through doing.
Some career choices for me would be Entrepreneur, Executive, Promotion, Development, Performing Arts, and Architecture.
Interesting......
So I now have homework due upon arrival for part 2 on Friday. I need to redo my resume to what they want to see. Yes, some of the idea's were good but to rework the entire resume, just for their benefit is just plain silly. Its time and work that I dont need to do.
We got out of there about an hour early which means I was home early. Nice!!!! For some reason I was really tired and a bit droopy (if that even explains it). I had no energy and just wanted to lay there and not move. It was almost as if I had done something physical that wore my body out.
After watching TV and still trying to screw with my email on my palm, my friend Rick called. He wanted to meet and hang out for a bit, so I met him down in the Castro. Its always nice seeing him, although I went through a quick re-evaluation of our friendship just a few months ago. Sometimes after meeting someone and hanging out with them a few times (in this case quite a bit), you still dont get to know the person. Finally I think Im understanding him more and really becoming comfortable in our friendship.
Its funny but he just became part of a relationship and one thing I really admire is that he hasnt dropped off the face of the earth and is still destined to keep his friendships. He is the type who knows everyone and I actually feel honored that with all the people he knows, he chooses to hang out with me. Not that Im not worth hanging out with, but just most people in his place dont have time for ALL their friends. I seem to get a bit more of the share than most which makes me feel like I actually have a friend here. At least someone who is on their way to becoming a good friend.
So that about it, my day in a nutshell (what does that mean exactly? In a nutshell?). Tomorrow its back in the office (where Ill use my time to do my resume *chuckle*) and then Friday its back to the workshop.
Also tomorrow is a baby shower for Loretta, a girl I work with who finally after all this time, have been getting to know better. Too bad its almost over. She's actually a really great person and pretty cool about things. Today she pointed out the obvious and that with everything going on, how important it is to like your job. Its also noticable at home when you like your job because you end up boasting about your day in a positive way. If you hate it, it becomes negative and brief.
How was your day? Great, I did this and this and so and so did that.
or
How was your day? It sucked. How was yours?
Guess you catch the drift.
Well Im off to dreamland soon so Ill end here. Monday my computer comes YAY!!! Ive gotta make room and set up for my new baby. Perhaps that will be tomorrow night. *smile*
Posted by Des at March 9, 2005 09:07 PM
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