This is the second week of my internship at the Office of Student Life, and I have discovered something about myself: I am very uncomfortable working with someone who is flexible. The most difficult part of the internship so far is learning the business details. My boss lets me come and go as I please and I find that very frustrating. It's difficult to know what someone expects of you when they give you complete discretion. I've been given flexibility on hours, atmosphere, and projects.
The reason I am so uncomfortable with a flexible boss could be because I have always been in very structured work environments. I've never had a professional job before since I've been completely underqualified. I've worked in the restaurant business since I've been in college, so an internship in which I sit at a computer or discuss whether or not to use a particular phrase is a very different experience for me. I am really having a hard time adjusting.
Monday, January 26, 2009
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