So everything should be going swimmingly right? I should be so pleased with myself now. And it's not that I'm not pleased or happy that I'm psuedo-employed, but I don't feel challenged enough. I've answered phones and posted mail for the past five working days. I have not been given any creative prompts, projects, or plans (though I have asked, numerous times). They said I would be given something, when something suitable came up for me to work on. Ok.
But when I signed up for this, it was with the understanding I wouldn't just be answering phones. And that's all I've been doing. I'm sure this will change.
I hope it will. Professional life aside, I've been watching Mad Men. Quite lovely. You know, in a smokey, man-driven, sixties way. It's all about the men in advertising on MADison Avenue- hence the name of the show. I haven't finished the first season yet, but I'll give full review once I do. It's interesting how women (and blacks and Jews and....) were boxed into particular roles even if they did work. There's a guy talking about who writes copy and he says "Yeah, even some women write copy, but you can always tell. It's usually not as good..." or something to that effect.
Guess I would have counted myself lucky to have the position I do now, if were the sixties. I'm gonna call it - I'm REALLY GLAD it's not.
I'm sorry to hear that it's not going according to expectation, but it has only been 5 days. Perhaps things will start to look up next week. I don't exactly know how they work, but I've been told over and over that after you graduate, you start from the very bottom. And whether or not answering phones is the very bottom, I don't know, but it means that you'll eventually work your way up. I'm sure of it. So for now, do the best that you can and give 'em a run for their money! YOU CAN DO IT :3
ReplyDeleteStick in there Shannon. Even if you're not doing the most glamorous work it's going to look good on a resume and hopefully you'll meet some good people.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think we can ALL be glad it's not the sixties. I'm glad that you're calling it.
Also, if you're watching Mad Men, then maybe I will have to start. I've been meaning to, for a while.
I think you should, Cerasi. I'd like someone to talk to about it! :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, thank you both <3
There's been talk of another internship possibility at another firm, but it's basically the same thing. I guess I just have to go through this phase.