Work...

So it's been a while since I've last posted a blog entry. I've been really really busy with work and life as I am getting ready to move. I don't think I've worked myself this much ever in life but I like it. It keeps me busy so I'm not just sitting around sleeping or surfing the internet. My temp job gives me an inside scoop of the normal business day of higher ed professionals because I'm a temp worker between a few different offices.

I worked at Financial Aid until this past Wednesday and that was an interesting experience. I got the behind the scenes look at the software that helps compile award packages for all the students at NC State. Lots of problems with student accounts and my job was to correct them. Plus, last week was award notification week so I got to help stuff thousands of award letters and hundreds of denied letters. All of the work there was pretty mindless but I got to meet some really nice people.

Currently, I work at the Visitor Center and Undergraduate Admissions. These two offices work closely together but are still separate. As a former University Ambassador, I used to work for Undergraduate Admissions until the Visitor Center was built and started. Admissions work is truly a blast. I love working with my supervisor and all the Assistant Directors, Associates Directors, and Director. There is never a dull moment at that office. People call with the craziest comments and questions. I have gotten used to the statement, "I have one question," which actually equates to "I have 15 questions." I actually get comfortable in my chair if I get that question because I know it will be a long conversation. Also, I dislike when people tell me their name, where they are calling from, who they are calling on behalf, and their life story. I'm only a front desk temp worker! I have no access to your records or your student's records because of FERPA.

The Visitor Center has a different work environment. All of my bosses' are down the hall from the front desk and I am in the middle of a huge Rotunda. There is typically nobody at the Visitor Center unless there is a scheduled Freshman Information Session. We do have the typical walk-ins but that is still rare. I just sit on my butt the whole time and surf the internet.