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Posted by fallsfall on October 17, 2003, at 16:44:32
Finally! Good news!
I have been volunteering at my local library since early September. I go about 5 hours a week. I put new children's books into the catalog and do some computer stuff.
5 years ago when I was starting to feel better from my first depression I volunteered there and then was hired as a part time children's librarian. It was a great place to work. When I got better enough, I got a full time job as a Software Engineer.
So, now they have a 10 hour/week paid opening at the library. I submitted my resume, and the Library Director told me today that as long as my references and background check come out OK that I get the job!!! (Why we have to do references and background check since I worked there before and volunteer there now neither one of us can figure out, but I will jump through the hoops)
I could always volunteer 10 hours, but it is a little different when it is a real job. When you get paid you can't just decide that you don't want to show up a lot - so it requires more commitment. You also get a different attitude from the staff - they aren't as indebted to you because, after all, now you are getting paid. And if you do something wrong they can get mad, whereas if a volunteer does things wrong (after reasonable training), they tend to just give that kind of work to a different volunteer.
I'll be doing the same kinds of things I do as a volunteer, plus running the desk sometimes and shelving and whatever else they want me to do.
It is such a wonderful place to work. 99% of the people who come to the library are really nice people. I like the other staff. Libraries are very orderly (well, probably not as orderly as you think), and that is good for perfectionistic people like me.
Now I just have to hope that therapy is not so taxing that I can't find the energy to give it 10 hours a week. I told my therapist that in a week like this was, that I wouldn't be able to put in 10 hours. He may have to push a little less (though I like the amount of progress we can make when he pushes). We'll have to see how it goes. And if I can't do the 10 hours, they can advertise the position (which they didn't do this time because I expressed interest), and I can go back to volunteering. That would be OK, and the library staff wouldn't think badly of me if that happened.
Finally, a win-win situation!
Posted by Tabitha on October 17, 2003, at 17:32:08
In reply to I have good news!, posted by fallsfall on October 17, 2003, at 16:44:32
Congratulations, falls. It sounds like a nearly perfect part-time job. Quiet, surrounded by books and readers, a cross-section of humanity, and you get a paycheck. Good going.
Posted by Ayla on October 17, 2003, at 17:36:29
In reply to I have good news!, posted by fallsfall on October 17, 2003, at 16:44:32
Yay!!! Way to go Falls!!! I am sooo happy for you how exciting! Well I just thought a big congratulations was in order so CONGRATULATIONS!!
I hope that you do well and enjoy yourself.
Ayla
Posted by Dinah on October 17, 2003, at 17:38:36
In reply to I have good news!, posted by fallsfall on October 17, 2003, at 16:44:32
I know you can do it. And I know you enjoy doing it.
You've got me wanting to work in a lobrary. :)
Posted by octopusprime on October 17, 2003, at 20:35:15
In reply to I have good news!, posted by fallsfall on October 17, 2003, at 16:44:32
Posted by HannahW on October 17, 2003, at 20:43:07
In reply to I have good news!, posted by fallsfall on October 17, 2003, at 16:44:32
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Even more people (library staff) proclaiming they love you out loud! How can they help themselves? It's a wonderful testimony to your work and your personality. They got to try you out first, and they STILL wanted you!
I'm going to be a software engineer when I grow up, too! How cool are we? :)
Hannah
> Finally! Good news!
>
> I have been volunteering at my local library since early September. I go about 5 hours a week. I put new children's books into the catalog and do some computer stuff.
>
> 5 years ago when I was starting to feel better from my first depression I volunteered there and then was hired as a part time children's librarian. It was a great place to work. When I got better enough, I got a full time job as a Software Engineer.
>
> So, now they have a 10 hour/week paid opening at the library. I submitted my resume, and the Library Director told me today that as long as my references and background check come out OK that I get the job!!! (Why we have to do references and background check since I worked there before and volunteer there now neither one of us can figure out, but I will jump through the hoops)
>
> I could always volunteer 10 hours, but it is a little different when it is a real job. When you get paid you can't just decide that you don't want to show up a lot - so it requires more commitment. You also get a different attitude from the staff - they aren't as indebted to you because, after all, now you are getting paid. And if you do something wrong they can get mad, whereas if a volunteer does things wrong (after reasonable training), they tend to just give that kind of work to a different volunteer.
>
> I'll be doing the same kinds of things I do as a volunteer, plus running the desk sometimes and shelving and whatever else they want me to do.
>
> It is such a wonderful place to work. 99% of the people who come to the library are really nice people. I like the other staff. Libraries are very orderly (well, probably not as orderly as you think), and that is good for perfectionistic people like me.
>
> Now I just have to hope that therapy is not so taxing that I can't find the energy to give it 10 hours a week. I told my therapist that in a week like this was, that I wouldn't be able to put in 10 hours. He may have to push a little less (though I like the amount of progress we can make when he pushes). We'll have to see how it goes. And if I can't do the 10 hours, they can advertise the position (which they didn't do this time because I expressed interest), and I can go back to volunteering. That would be OK, and the library staff wouldn't think badly of me if that happened.
>
> Finally, a win-win situation!
Posted by Emme on October 18, 2003, at 9:15:39
In reply to I have good news!, posted by fallsfall on October 17, 2003, at 16:44:32
That's great! They like you. You like them. It sounds like this could be really enjoyable. Have fun!
Emme
Posted by fallsfall on October 18, 2003, at 15:00:11
In reply to Re: I have good news! » fallsfall, posted by Emme on October 18, 2003, at 9:15:39
Posted by noa on October 19, 2003, at 11:19:30
In reply to I have good news!, posted by fallsfall on October 17, 2003, at 16:44:32
Congratulations! That's great!
I hope it works out. It sounds like a great job for you, since you know you enjoy it. Libraries are great.
Maybe working can take your mind OFF the drain of therapy sometimes?
Best of luck.
Posted by Adia on October 19, 2003, at 15:52:24
In reply to I have good news!, posted by fallsfall on October 17, 2003, at 16:44:32
Dear Fallsfall,
I am so happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!! That´s wonderful news. You deserve it!!!
I am sure your therapist will help you so it gets a little easier too.
Sending you lots of support and hugs,
Adia.
> Finally! Good news!
>
> I have been volunteering at my local library since early September. I go about 5 hours a week. I put new children's books into the catalog and do some computer stuff.
>
> 5 years ago when I was starting to feel better from my first depression I volunteered there and then was hired as a part time children's librarian. It was a great place to work. When I got better enough, I got a full time job as a Software Engineer.
>
> So, now they have a 10 hour/week paid opening at the library. I submitted my resume, and the Library Director told me today that as long as my references and background check come out OK that I get the job!!! (Why we have to do references and background check since I worked there before and volunteer there now neither one of us can figure out, but I will jump through the hoops)
>
> I could always volunteer 10 hours, but it is a little different when it is a real job. When you get paid you can't just decide that you don't want to show up a lot - so it requires more commitment. You also get a different attitude from the staff - they aren't as indebted to you because, after all, now you are getting paid. And if you do something wrong they can get mad, whereas if a volunteer does things wrong (after reasonable training), they tend to just give that kind of work to a different volunteer.
>
> I'll be doing the same kinds of things I do as a volunteer, plus running the desk sometimes and shelving and whatever else they want me to do.
>
> It is such a wonderful place to work. 99% of the people who come to the library are really nice people. I like the other staff. Libraries are very orderly (well, probably not as orderly as you think), and that is good for perfectionistic people like me.
>
> Now I just have to hope that therapy is not so taxing that I can't find the energy to give it 10 hours a week. I told my therapist that in a week like this was, that I wouldn't be able to put in 10 hours. He may have to push a little less (though I like the amount of progress we can make when he pushes). We'll have to see how it goes. And if I can't do the 10 hours, they can advertise the position (which they didn't do this time because I expressed interest), and I can go back to volunteering. That would be OK, and the library staff wouldn't think badly of me if that happened.
>
> Finally, a win-win situation!
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