OK...so week one is done, and I am beginning week two. So for thhose of you that have been asking, here goes...
I am a little fish in a big pond. Akward feeling. I come from small ponds where I was the big fish...so to now walk into a reality where there are fish bigger than me...it is really intimidating.
I've walked into welcoming smiles...and those weird, "if you ever need me..call me", talks. But, I have also been welcomed by the "just remember, you are working for black women...so the welcomes won't last long...", conversation as well.
Where do I fit in? What is my purpose there? What do I bring to the table? What can I take from the table? More confusion to add to my life.
So far, in one week, here is my answer...
I am not sure where I fit in, but once I get my role and the tasks at hand, and my CEO, and am able to make it all my own...I will excel as I have always done. My mom raised me right. If anything, she taught me all about work ethic, so while I am intimidated for now...I will be just fin.
My purpose, is to answer the question that I've been asking myself all year. What now? All through school--both highschool and college, I've been active. I've been in a club, on a committee, or just that go to girl. Then, I let life happen, and I stopped caring. I want to be me again. I am surrounded by active women. Women active in their community, in ther church, at their workplace, in their school. And as they say, when in Rome...So, when I get my first paycheck...NCNW, here I come. I have also joined the PTA. I will learn the ropes with the hopes to become an elected member next year. I am on the fence about the church thing...stay tuned. I have even talked my husband into becoming active. After all, we have lil eyes watching our every step. He has since joined the Faternal Order of Police, will be paying his fraternity dues soon to become an active member, and is looking into joinig another fraternal order.
What do I bring to the table...I am able. 'nuff said.
What can I take from the table...as much as my arms can bear. There are so many divisions and so many lessons to learn. My boss is the type to pull from you what you didn't think you owned. For example, a woman that is a part of the HR department wore an african garment to work. From there, it is now her secondary job to organize the first annual ethnic day for our job. Not something that she thought sh knew how to do...but it is something that was pulled out of her. And for me...my boss knows that I like to plan events. So now, I am helping with the Scholarship Dinner Dance this January, and I will be organizing the Summer Family Picnic. Can I do this? Yes. I am able. 'nuff said.
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First of all, 'bout damn time! Secondly, I'm so excited for you. I admire you, but you know that already. I was just thinking about that tonight. I've been so in my own head that I forgot to learn about the world around me. So help me learn the world around me lil big sis.
You are amazing and will do just fine. What I have learned and utilized over the years and which I share with those not as experienced (they might be but don't yet think they are) or who have gotten a promotion, brand new job, new assignments and think "what now" because they don't know how they "landed" where they did (as if not by hard work but by accident), I tell them "even when you don't feel confident act as if. I don't mean anyone should say and do things that will make them look like an insecure novice, but it's the way you walk, talk, stand, speak that exudes the confidence which will make everyone around you sit up and take notice until you are really, really confident enough that it becomes a part of your persona".
That said, it doesn't mean you shouldn't do your homework, learn everything before hand that you can about the meeting, project, event, etc. You alwys have to be prepared - get to the meeting a few minutes early when you can, waiting for the others to arrive, have all your paperwork prepared (agenda, attendance sheets, hand outs, note pad, information, etc)You know from experience I'm not the most organized person but many people I work with would never know it.
Also, a lesson I have learned and used minimally over the years but am using even more now - FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS IS TO LEARN HOW TO MANAGE YOUR BOSS :O)
As for the other things, joining the PTA and other orgs are good but do it because it enhances you and our family - not to "keep up with the Jones" so you'll have conversation around the water cooler. Some people join a multitude of orgs just to say they belong and enhance their resume but are the ones who never chair a committee, don't do any of the hard work at volunteer orgs and barely show up to support the functions.
Love ya' little girl
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