I did have a bit of a roadblock in my life a couple weeks ago… It had me questioning my abilities and work ethic. But also made me realize how fortunate I am to have this job.
One thing I can definitely appreciate about working in the Centers is that I know I am appreciated. Working on campus is also a growing opportunity. There is a lot of feedback from both sides, the employee and the employer. Communication is key.
I was recently let go from a part time job that I had only had for about three weeks. They did not give me a good reason as to why they let me go, and I didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. I later found out from some faithful friends, I had managed to make, they thought I “had an attitude.” I will agree on this to some degree. I think I cared too much, something that has been deeply embedded in my work ethic from working on campus. I wanted to do things the right way, and I was fired for it? There was a guy who would come in for his shifts drunk and only ever got warnings. Figure that one out. But, this is an issue they could have easily confronted me about and I would have made a conscious effort to change.
In all honesty, I think I may have intimidated them. I wanted to do things the right way because that is the only way I know how to do things. I have a lot of job experience in the field this job was in and they just simply didn’t like the fact they couldn’t push me around.
I am seeing a growing trend in regards to this. It appears to me the more people are in need of jobs, the more employers are treating their applicants and current employees poorly. Employers *know* people need jobs and are taking advantage of how poorly people will let themselves be treated in order to get a paycheck.
My sister for instance, is a substitute at a local amusement park in my hometown. Instead of the people who need someone to take their shift doing their own dirty work and finding someone themselves, the subs have to call around to see if anyone needs a shift covered. That is bogus. If I need someone to cover a shift, that shift is my responsibility to take care of and find someone to work it.
I have a lot of friends looking for employment at the moment. Most of them are recent graduates. Not to scare you, but they are having a really hard time finding employment. I do believe that by the time you are a college grad, the market will be in better shape. Especially if you have an impressive University Centers job on your résumé and know how to market it to employers (I will talk about that at a later date).
Anyway, when my friends are submitting applications they are not informed of the status of it for weeks, if they are lucky to even hear back at all. It is up to the job seekers to again do someone else’s work. I will be the first to prove calling people to tell them they did not get an interview or the position are not the easiest phone calls to make, but are a common courtesy.
Let’s face it, this generation of employment seekers is a very ambitious one. We are finding ourselves bored at our internships and holding three and four jobs at a time if we can get hired.
All I can say in light of the situation is stay positive and confident you can find employment. Get as much experience while you are on campus as you can. Seriously, you will be allowed to make mistakes and learn from them here. You will get so many opportunities at professional –type tasks and responsibilities you will think you can conquer anything.
I feel like that sometimes! Especially after a successful first week of classes and events!
The events the first week of school, I believe, sets the tone for the whole semester. And this semester’s first week events is definitely a fabulous one.
The Poster Sale will be held in front of the DUC Pergola all week (Mon. Aug 31-Fri. Sep. 4) from 9am to 5pm.
Tuesday, Sep. 1 Judson Laipply will be on campus. I know you know who this is (unless you have been living under an Internet rock)!
click on the photo!Wednesday, Sep. 2 Saving Jane is gracing the campus with their presence. Their hit song, Super Girl, has been on my Mp3 player for months!
Come to these events to find out about more Centertainment events. Also, look for an events calendar in your awesome stack of information on your desk in your res. hall room when you move to campus.
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