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Surprise! And something new at work

April 27th, 2006 at 12:47 am

The last couple days I have been majorly procrastinating on running my dishwasher. It was to the point where I knew I would have to do it today or not have a spoon to eat my cereal with in the morning. Well, when I got home from work today and went into the kitchen to let Monkey out onto the balcony, I had a surprise waiting for me! All my dishes were cleared out of my sink (and off the countertop) and my dishwasher was empty!
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I called my Dish Fairy (my dad) and found out that his courier job had brought him over by my neck of the woods this afternoon and he'd had some time to kill between runs, so landed at my place. I thought that was so sweet of him. Smile

Today at work I was asked if I'd be interested in learning how to do another aspect of our company's work. Of course I said "Yes!" So tomorrow morning instead of heading into the office in the morning, I'm going to meeting S at a company that has all the maps and records for Texas. She's going to show me how to look up the information the guys in the office need. Then I guess we have to make copies of the information.

I'm excited to do this for a couple reasons: 1. It gets me out of the office for a few hours (and away from answering the phone!) and 2. It gives me another skill/way I can be of help to my company.

I used to be a much more positive minded person, but now I tend to take most things/situations with a grain of salt and an attitude of "I'll see if that happens." But from a couple comments made to me today, along with other comments made to me at other times, I seem to get the feeling that there actually might be a place for me in the company other than the front desk receptionist/Admin Assist.

All I know is that I will take every opportunity they present me with to learn more about what makes the company run. I'd be fine staying just where I am now, but ..... if moving up is offered to me . . well, I sure wouldn't refuse it! Smile

KIF,
Laura

6 Responses to “Surprise! And something new at work”

  1. mjrube94 Says:
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    Laura,

    I just noticed your link to Television WIthout Pity...I love that site. I visit it every day.

  2. Thrifty Ray Says:
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    When looking for someone to promote, I always looked at attitude then skill. I wanted the person who wanted to learn and engage...the person who wasn't waiting to leave at 4:55 and who showed up at 7:55 rather than 8:01. Honesty, reliability, integrity...then skill.

    Keep up the good work, it sounds like your on the right track and someone may be noticing!

  3. boomeyers Says:
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    It's always a great idea to grab any knowledge you can get! I've always taken the Jack of All Trades approach at work and it has always done me well. You can help anywhere and fit in any where making you an invaluable employee! Go get em!

  4. baselle Says:
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    It never hurts to learn more, and best of all, the novelty makes the day go faster.

  5. markio26 Says:
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    i think your attitude is greatly to be admired.. life is a game and you have to learn how to play it.. life usually has a way of working itself out....
    i want to do less not more work...lol.

  6. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    MrJube - Yes, TWOP is probably my favorite non-financial website. Smile I don't post much there. On some shows I have to limit myself to the first 10 pages per episode, or all I'd be doing is reading that website!

    Everybody else -- Thanks for your comments! Although I'm perfectly happy doing what I am doing right now, I'm sure not going to pass up any opportunity to learn something new!

    Laura

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