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[Sep. 7th, 2010|09:35 pm] |
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So week 2 begins. I feel like there's so much to say, but when I sit down I can't think of anything really. I was really apprehensive about coming back today after 3 days off, but every day I feel like I'm getting more comfortable with the routine, so despite my ridiculous dread, today went really well. Still not nearly as productive as I feel like I should be, but I'm definitely heading in the right direction. I'm starting to learn who's who, and what shows are where and what the differences are between all the promotions and incentives.
I think I have put my finger on why I was so overwhelmed last week. I'm really not used to jobs where there's no clear start point and end point. Everything's very open ended and ongoing. There's no actual promise that I'll accomplish what I set out to do, so I sorta just keep putting myself out there until I accomplish something. Which might not even be what I set out to accomplish. Sales are tough, lol.
Oh, so funny story. I've apparently been giving out the wrong phone number ALL of last week. ... that's the end of the story, lol. Go me.
And on that note, I'm heading to bed. I'll try to talk about the shows coming up this weekend next time. 'night all! |
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[Sep. 1st, 2010|11:15 pm] |
Gonna keep it short tonight, I've gotta hit the sack. But life is less bleak than the other night.
Yesterday I really sorta hit my breaking point with frustration, in that I just felt super lost. Between the trophies, and everyone trying to get ready, everyone has been very on edge - so yesterday was very tense in the office, and the combination of my extreme tiredness and complete inability to be useful at all was kinda draining. In addition, my foot injury has been super acting up, so by the end of the day, I'm pretty much walking on a stub.
But I came in an hour early today and just sorta tried to dive in, and today went much better. It helped that today was "pizza day" so everyone was in slightly better spirits. and we finished building all 746 trophies today. I made my first phone calls, and hopefully I can start getting into a groove with those. I haven't actually gotten anyone to sign up for a show, or accomplished really what I set out to call them, but it felt good to know I was actually doing something. Even if I was failing. lol. I very quickly found our rapport isn't great in TN, so that will be an uphill battle.
Tomorrow I can finally really dig into my job without the trophy distraction. Also finally get to sit down with my boss and really talk out a plan of what to do. Still a bit apprehensive, but I at least don't feel like I'm completely wasting my time out here. Looking forward to maybe recharging this weekend.
Oh, and I watched Kick-Ass tonight. It was... well... Kick-Ass |
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| YEA, Day 1 |
[Aug. 30th, 2010|10:20 pm] |
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omg, I'm so crazy tired, haha... seriously though. Tired.
So today was best described as a whirlwhind. Or hurricane. Shitstorm? something that implies that my mind is so blown that it'll be weeks before I put all the pieces back together. Where do I start? Lets start with living arrangements, and then I'll get to my job.
So on top of this being my first day, I also had to move out of my first living arrangement. So I woke up at some ungodly early hour, packed up all my stuff and rolled out. I'm now crashing at Tara's, who has been absolutely amazing about letting me stay, and I even get my own room :D We really get along, so I think this will work out well. And there's reliable internet to theft so I don't have to fret so much that I won't be able to be productive when I get home. The only drawback is there's no A/C, but hey beggers can't be choosers. It's a roof :)
As for work... umm... holy shit. There's so much happening that I just walked into. Quick rundown of my day. We have daily meetings with the entire YEA staff every morning, which then breaks down into the respective department meetings. I've finally realized up to this point in my life, I've never been truly overwhelmed. Because at this very moment, I understand what overwhelmed really is.
Basically during the USSBA meeting (the big YEA one was deceptively chill), I was assigned that starting today I'm responsible for Maryland all the way down to Florida. That includes more or less all communications with every high school that covers, figuring out what bands belong to what areas shows, recruiting them into those shows, learning and getting to know all the band directors that covers, researching what markets we're missing, contacting all the bands that didn't return this year. All this while trying to learn the USSBA infrastructure, and how they run shows, and how to even find any of this information in their systems, and how to organize it all for myself. That being said, I have about a week to get through all of that, and then I start running shows. So. Rock Lobster.
And on top of that, it's trophy week! so the entire office is pretty much consumed with making trophies (we order the parts, and construct them ourselves. Saves money on the outsourcing. We only have to make 704 of them :P). So not only can I not find time to do this work, or even orient myself, everyone else is also crazy busy balancing that and their preparations for the season starting next week.
Oh! I did get my tour schedule, and that is kinda cool. I will be back in Towson for the USSBA regional there, so that's exciting. The weeks directly proceeding that I'll be in San Antonio, TX and then Orlando, FL. So that's kinda super crazy. Those will be the first two I'll be running solo too, so it's a little scary, but mostly cool. I'm sure I'll have the hang of it by then.
If this post is kinda schizophrenic, it's because that's how my head is right now. The combination of the overwhelming work and the uncertainty of my living situation, and trying to live out of a duffle bag is sorta taking its toll on me.
It's really not all bad. I really love the group of people I'm working with, and I am super excited about this job. I'm really gonna be digging deep this fall, so hopefully I can figure it out, and pull this all together. I'm gonna stay up a little bit longer and study and hopefully this will all make more sense in the morning. |
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| Allentown, Day (-)5 |
[Aug. 25th, 2010|10:47 pm] |
Hey... For newcomers to the blog, welcome! To people who remember when I used to be an angsty teen writing on here, welcome back! I promise there will be 120% less angst and ridiculousness than before.
Let me start by saying that I love you all and want to let you all know how I'm doing... but I'm very quickly realizing I don't want to retell the tale of my day 50 times. So I figured this might be the easiest way to convey the mystery and drama that is living in Allentown and working with YEA. I promise right now that I won't update this often, so don't check it every day unless you enjoy disappointment. I'll put a post on facebook to let you know to come check it out. I promise the entries be shorter than this one too.
Today was part 1 of the move. Until September 13th, I don't actually have a place to live. So I'm currently crashing on various people's couches/floors. They are all awesome, and amazing! (and if they're reading this, thank you so much!!) I'm currently at Courtney's sitting in her front door doorframe because it's the only place I can steal internet. It's just as cozy as it sounds. Courtney's moving to a new place, so I'm crashing at her 80% empty apartment -- so I more or less have the place to myself until Sunday, when I move to the next apartment. Kinda cool, but also sorta scary to be totally by myself in a city I really don't know at all.
Couch bouncing will continue until the 13th-- At which point, I'll be living with Rudy, the assistant director of the Cadets. Which is just as cool as it sounds, so you're correct in being jealous. Until then I'm more or less living out of a duffle bag. I'll be going home and getting the rest of my things the night before. Kinda confusing? That's 'cuz it is.
So yeah, the big excitement of the day (other than the 3 hour drive) was that I'm here about 2 days too early. The original plan was to get here 2 days early so I can settle in and explore the city then start Saturday. Unfortunately, due to some miscommunication (on both mine and YEA's parts), I don't actually start until Monday. So... I don't know what there is to do in Allentown for 2 extra days, but I'm here so I might as well make the best of it! If anyone lives in the vague Allentown area, and wants to explore the city or something with me this weekend, please feel free to drop a line :)
So yes, I'll be bumming for the next 4 days... I don't think I'll have much to report. Expect another entry Monday, and I'll tell you all the excitement that is working with USSBA! can't wait!! :) |
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[May. 25th, 2009|12:48 am] |
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huh... this is still here. Will wonders never cease? |
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