Saturday, March 3, 2012

Pintrest anyone?

I just joined Pintrest, and I'm confused. But that's not the real reason for my post. I'm posting because I just got a new job!

I applied at this non-profit place working with children. After my second interview they told me a little about the job, they asked if I could start in a week.

Normally I would say, "No, I need to give my job at least a 2 weeks notice", but I really don't enjoy anything I am currently doing. I thought my current job was going to be my dream job, but it turned out to be nothing more than a banker/loan officer type of job. Except people are way more angry. The only job I left in less than 2 weeks was my temp job in Tallahassee, but hey, I was temp, it wasn't a real job.

Tallahassee Capital Building
So I gave my boss my one week notice. I'm out of there! And I couldn't be happier. At this new job I will be working with children ages 6-12 that have emotional or mental issues. Which I am ready for.

I used to babysit this young boy (2 years old) who had Down Syndrome, Autism and Diabetes. I taught him how to communicate through a little bit of sign language. Prior to me he didn't ask for anything, and didn't apologize for anything, he really didn't know how to interact with anyone. I also talk him how to walk, and to be honest, it was the most rewarding thing I've done, ever. Well except for slap Zach in the face, that was really rewarding, but on a different level.

Zach's identical twin (not really) Don Cheadle
I wanted to go into social work to help children, but the system that I'm currently working in is really geared towards adults, although people like to say we are doing this for the kids all the time.

The only thing that I'm sort of worried about is that the coworker that said, pregnant ladies should smoke, applied to the same job right after I told her I got the job....bummer. I really don't want her to follow me around.

I'm really excited to move onto this new chapter in my life! Finally I will be able to make a difference.

In conclusion, can anyone explain Pintrest to me!?!?! I feel like an old lady...again.