I'm on a mild-mannered job search right now.
I'm looking... sort of. I look over job postings on a few hospital websites and apply when I can. I have literally no idea what I'm looking to do, at least not as far as what a job title might say or where to find such a job. I know what I want, or at the very least what I do not want.
This calls for a list.
- I want a job where I can learn.
- I want to be part of a team, with people who discuss things and ask questions and act.
- I want to help people. I'd like to help in a healthcare field. I'd like to help people who need help.
- I do not mind getting dirty or gross stuff. Today I cleaned up puke. Twice. (Separate pukers even!) I do not mind this whatsoever. I'm strong-stomached, weak-nosed and (to be very honest) I get paid more than most of the other puke-cleaning candidates so I should glove-up and take care of the puke.
- I like to organize things. I worked late today just to create files (though my color-coded system was thwarted by a lack of green file folders). I'm good at organizing things. I use a delightfully smart system of folders on my PC's desktop. Seriously.
- I like a challenge.
- And I also don't mind stupid work including answering phones, lifeguarding, or organizing mal-organized things.
- I work well with people - people who cry, people who whine, people who are stupid, people who are confused, people who are upset.
- I'm very capable at communicating. I can make dweeby newsletters, write letters, create "Lice Alert" signs, edit a newspaper, etc...
- Also, at this very moment I'm sipping wine out of a monogrammed glass with a letter "R" on it. That is because I'm rad.
So, anyone hiring?
2 comments:
You sound like you would be a good fit for a hospital social worker or patient advocate. I've had an amazing time working along side these people this summer. I'd look into it.
1. It's a "B", not an "R".
2. You actually cleaned up puke three times yesterday if you count the cat.
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