09.15.05
Posted in at 10:04 am by queent
I haven’t talked about Katrina mostly because it hit pretty close to home for me. The Boy’s godmother lives in VA but is from New Orleans. Most of her family is there and for about a week or so, the only “located” member was her older sister. I spoke to her the Wednesday after the storm first hit, and I could hear that she was trying so hard to be strong, I wanted to be for her too. Because inside I was terrified. So many people were feared dead, I was afraid for the worst. When we spoke again, her sister had been found to be here in the Atlanta area. Her mom was found later that day to be in Texas and on her way to Atlanta the next day. I immediately made myself available in any capacity. Now after some time has gone by, her brother is still missing. I can still hear her trying to be strong, now not only for herself but for her mom as well, and I still worry and pray for her and the family. I am so thankful that she has her husband by her side to support her through all of this.
If ever I complained about Atlanta, what has been done in the past week wil forever renew my faith. In the past few weeks, so much has been done to raise funds and provide assistance to the victims of this unimaginable tragedy. From the food and clothing drives held by both Hot107.9 and V103, to the school supply drive held by Q100; the competition set off by TI against all the other area industry people to the concert beign held this Saturday with all the proceeds going to the victims. I love this city and how much they are able to band to gether and take care of not just our own but our surrouding “family” as well. It does a heart good to see the camaraderie.
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09.13.05
Posted in at 3:12 pm by queent
Before I realize it, my time in school will be ending. After the two classes this Fall and another two in the Winter, I will have officially graduated. Back in the spring, I just knew that once I completed these classes I would be done. No grad school, no more certificates, done. But now that the time is approaching, I’m not so sure.
I’m on the fence about it for a couple reasons. I am torn about what MBA program to pursue. My ultimate goal is to be able to get in to corporate training. That coincides well with the technical communications degree already in place, as it positions me to have the background to write my own training materials. A degree in Adult Education would provide me with the training know how from a “people” perspective. A degree in Learning and Knowledge Management Systems would provide a smaller portion of the “people” perspective but much more from a technical aspect, which broadens the scope of fields I can enter into. So I am a little torn on which is more important toward reaching my goals.
With that, comes the decision of where and how to attend class. I have been taking classes on line for over four years now. I have adjusted and do well with that style of learning. Not to mention how well it fits into the “working, single mother” lifestyle. However, I don’t want to have to work while pursuing my degree. I want to be able to focus solely on accomplishing that. I know that many people are able to quit their jobs and live off of the funding they receive from attending grad school. I admit that scares me a little, but at the same time it provides me with freedom. Freedom from this hell of a work place, and freedom to put some more energy into the business. By the time I start grad school next Fall, it will require a lot more attention than it currently does.
Which leads me to the other reason I am unsure. The business, while it is certainly a worthwhile effort and is one I believe can and will last in its current state, and will continue to grow and expand into other areas, it is not in my desired area. If you cock your head to the left and squint your eyes, it still doesn’t fall in to the category. So while I would love to have the freedom of solely running the business and not having to work in corporate America, that would not allow me to work in the field in which I wish to work in. The one midpoint I see that could possibly provide me the best of both worlds would be to take the degree and land a consulting position.
I’m really at a big crossroads right now. I am going to consult with a few people, and put that with my own research and make a decision. I still have time, but I don’t intend to wait until the last minute. Especially since now it the time to start looking for the funding for next school year. Wish me luck.
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09.07.05
Posted in at 4:06 pm by queent
It seems like every three months or so, a few people around me land new jobs. I wouldn’t want anyone to take this the wrong way. I am happy to see anyone around me happy and doing well, and improving whatever situations around them they want to. I congratulate them; and I am very sincere about it. But a part of me, is envious and jealous. I want and deserve a new job too.
I have been searching for about the past 6 months with no luck yet. Granted my field, my experience and my degree are all specialized. So I can’t just go out and snatch up a job. And I also recognize that the job market is very saturated right now. These are all things that I Know. But I don’t feel them after my co-workers and friends call me up and share their great news with me. I am elated when I am talking with them. But it sinks in down the line that “damn, someone else got a new job…and again, it wasn’t me”. Yeah I know “my time will come” and “the right job is not ready for me just yet”. But all of that is kinda hard to remember when I have to go to my favorite place in the world (***dripping with sarcasm here***) and deal with these wonderfully, sweet, polite people (**don’t miss the sarcasm here too***) day in and day out.
I’m gonna keep praying; my time is soon approaching. Until them, ya’ll pray I don’t lose it!
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