Tuesday, June 24, 2008

stuck in a rut...

So I work for an educational assesment non-profit company as a program assistant. I work on our Utah contracts, so I get to travel out there quite frequently (every couple of months or so). I have been a full-time employee for a year now-on July 9th to be exact- and have enjoyed my time so far. I started off with this great boss who reminded me of an older sister. We had a lot in common-both complete preps-and we also worked together very well. She was tough, but in a good way. I learned so much from here and really admired her. About 2 1/2 months ago she decided to leave the company. I guess I didn't realize then how it was going to take a toll on me...

I'm really not enjoying work anymore. I always knew that this was not the field that I wanted to stay in forever, but this is a really good company to work for and like I said I've really been learning a lot. I feel like my boss/bosses now don't look at me like an equal as I was previously viewed before. I understand that I am significantly younger than they are, but I don't want to be viewed as their child. I previously felt like I had a solid standing in both of our contracts, but feel now that I am not viewed that way. A program assistant is not the personal assistant of the program manager. There are clear and outlined tasks that each of us are responsible for carrying out. But I feel like right now that is not how the Utah team is being run/the direction that it is going in. I don't know what to do.

I'm sorry but I really needed to vent. It's strange when you realize how strongly something/someone can effect you. I could really use some words of wisdom...

1 comment:

Red and White Preppy said...

I'm really sorry to hear that you are going through this with your job. If you feel this way, I would start looking for another one. Life is too short for you to be unhappy with an area that occupies SO MUCH of your time. I understand how difficult finding a new job may be, but you deserve happiness and career that challenges and delights you!
Good luck, and I'm always here if you need to vent :)