OK, so, uh...HUH?
Sorry. Totally exhausted yesterday. Today there are two.
First Day of Work (Monday):
I think I have a better understanding of a few of 1. What Alice felt like when she went through the looking glass, 2. What SG has been going through during his transition in his new position, and 3. The mystery behind the phrase"What? oh, um where am I?"
After what seemed like an endless train ride to York thanks in part to my mind spinning with what lay before me I walked into the SEEK office and introduced myself. I was promptly welcomed by my new boss who amidst doing what appeared as seven THOUSAND tasks at once, attempted to be as comforting and supportive as possible. I will say this, she is very energetic. The woman does not sit still and discusses multiple topics simultaneously. She paused only briefly when it became apparent that my eyes had glazed over from trying to take in the information that she was throwing my way. She (Dean Leland) kept explaining to me how happy she was that I was there and how much she has been looking forward to my working at York. She brought me to my new office, which like hers is private (cool) and told me that the people haven't had a chance to paint or fix up, but they will soon. Sounds ok so far.
I was then taken to HR where Dean Leland informed me she had meetings to attend and that she would speak to me later on. After the usual stack of forms to fill out I walked back (slowly, forgot my way) to the office, went inside, sat down, and realized...I had no clue as to what I needed to do. I tried the computer, but it had a password. I stared at the phone, the desk, my feet, the ceiling, my thumb, scratched my arm, looked at the phone again, the doorway, the shelves of various books, the computer that I couldn't use...where am I? Toto I don't think we are in Kansas anymore. So, I walked into the two tutoring rooms and introduced myself. People sure are friendly there...creeps me out. I don't like it!
The Dean has returned! Must speak to her and find out what she wants me to do. She tells me, "DO WHATEVER YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO. PRIORITIZE. CREATE. I HAVE UTTER FAITH IN YOU. YOU ARE MY RIGHT HAND MAN. SECOND IN COMMAND." Now, can anyone tell me what that HELL that means? How does this answer my question? Where am I?
I know! I will make a list of questions regarding the tutors, procedure, hiring, computer use, stuff I used to deal with at the BC Learning Center. Well, an hour and a half and two 11 x 17 pages (back and front) later, I decide to go and try to get specific answers. On my way to the Dean's office (a short walk to the other side of the large outside office) I am greeted by one of the office workers.
"Hi there, my name is Rudy. Welcome to SEEK."
"Thanks, I'm Peter Pampalone. I am the new Tutor Coordinator"
"Ok, nice to meet y--Peter. Can you come in for a second?"
"Of course Dean Leland."
I go inside and she informs me that I am not to introduce myself as Peter, but as MR. PAMPALONE because we must keep a division between us and them. Umm..huh? She continues by walking me to the outer office and introducing me to everyone and then informs me that they all work for me. In fact, with the exception of her...EVERYONE IN THE SEEK OFFICE ANSWERS TO ME. That's why they are all so friendly. Still creepy. Still not liking it.
I spent the remainder of the day in my office, away from everyone just looking at stuff...waiting to go home.
Second Day of work (today):
New day. More weirdness. No computer.
I realize now I glazed over my office thing. It is actually kinda cool. BIG. My guess is like 17 x 11 1/2 feet (yesterday I counted the floor tiles). BUT...it is painted white and SALMON...like dirty Pepto. Like someone ate so much pink that they needed to vomit this horrid color, then painted my walls with it. NO NATURAL LIGHT. Lots of bulbs. Just adds to the oockiness factor.
Phone works. I now have my own extension and voice mail. No luck with the computer, the tech never came. Oh well, back to staring at stuff. NO! I CAN'T! MUST FIND SOMETHING TO DO! THE FILES...HA YES, THE FILES! I will look through the files and discard whatever I think is crap. TOOK ME ALL DAY AND I AM STILL NOT DONE!
Alright, now lets back track to the weirdness. I finally had the chance to sit and briefly speak to Dean Leland. She is giving me complete freedom to revamp the tutoring as I see fit. I will begin working on all of it as soon as the TECH GUY GIVES ME ACCESS TO MY COMPUTER! I was informed today that she really meant what she said. I am indeed the second highest ranking person in SEEK. I will be the only other signatory and will be in full control and will be called upon to make global decisions whenever the Dean is not around. OH. MY. GOD!!!!!!!!!!
I am really very concerned. I am here to oversee the tutoring...not budgets, purchasing, timesheets, you know--IMPORTANT STUFF! Too much pressure and responsibility. I also have to go to CUNY Tutor Coordinator meetings, once a month. In Manhattan!
Oh! did I mention that on top of all this Dean Leland told me that I may not be getting the salary I was first offered? NO? Well, now I told you. Seems the HEO Committee is having issues with giving me such a bump up in salary from part time at BC to full time at York. The Dean, Provost, and V.P are fighting on my behalf, but the Committee will have final say. Yes, that's right. I get BAIT and SWITCHED(thanks SG) into a far more involved job then was posted and now they want to give me LESS MONEY! I just have to wait and see. I am now SO GLAD that I accepted the interview at Hostos. Not that I am ready to pack it in, just I still have options.
ALMOST forgot, there's more. Oh yes...there will be complications! Yesterday Dean Leland told me I have until June to complete my MA degree. She said that it will become an "issue" for reappointment if I do nothing about it. Anything else? First born? Left testicle? My dignity? Any hopes I had about maybe living a normal life?
This is a cruel joke right? Where are the cameras?
Please let there be cameras....
WHERE AM I?
First Day of Work (Monday):
I think I have a better understanding of a few of 1. What Alice felt like when she went through the looking glass, 2. What SG has been going through during his transition in his new position, and 3. The mystery behind the phrase"What? oh, um where am I?"
After what seemed like an endless train ride to York thanks in part to my mind spinning with what lay before me I walked into the SEEK office and introduced myself. I was promptly welcomed by my new boss who amidst doing what appeared as seven THOUSAND tasks at once, attempted to be as comforting and supportive as possible. I will say this, she is very energetic. The woman does not sit still and discusses multiple topics simultaneously. She paused only briefly when it became apparent that my eyes had glazed over from trying to take in the information that she was throwing my way. She (Dean Leland) kept explaining to me how happy she was that I was there and how much she has been looking forward to my working at York. She brought me to my new office, which like hers is private (cool) and told me that the people haven't had a chance to paint or fix up, but they will soon. Sounds ok so far.
I was then taken to HR where Dean Leland informed me she had meetings to attend and that she would speak to me later on. After the usual stack of forms to fill out I walked back (slowly, forgot my way) to the office, went inside, sat down, and realized...I had no clue as to what I needed to do. I tried the computer, but it had a password. I stared at the phone, the desk, my feet, the ceiling, my thumb, scratched my arm, looked at the phone again, the doorway, the shelves of various books, the computer that I couldn't use...where am I? Toto I don't think we are in Kansas anymore. So, I walked into the two tutoring rooms and introduced myself. People sure are friendly there...creeps me out. I don't like it!
The Dean has returned! Must speak to her and find out what she wants me to do. She tells me, "DO WHATEVER YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO. PRIORITIZE. CREATE. I HAVE UTTER FAITH IN YOU. YOU ARE MY RIGHT HAND MAN. SECOND IN COMMAND." Now, can anyone tell me what that HELL that means? How does this answer my question? Where am I?
I know! I will make a list of questions regarding the tutors, procedure, hiring, computer use, stuff I used to deal with at the BC Learning Center. Well, an hour and a half and two 11 x 17 pages (back and front) later, I decide to go and try to get specific answers. On my way to the Dean's office (a short walk to the other side of the large outside office) I am greeted by one of the office workers.
"Hi there, my name is Rudy. Welcome to SEEK."
"Thanks, I'm Peter Pampalone. I am the new Tutor Coordinator"
"Ok, nice to meet y--Peter. Can you come in for a second?"
"Of course Dean Leland."
I go inside and she informs me that I am not to introduce myself as Peter, but as MR. PAMPALONE because we must keep a division between us and them. Umm..huh? She continues by walking me to the outer office and introducing me to everyone and then informs me that they all work for me. In fact, with the exception of her...EVERYONE IN THE SEEK OFFICE ANSWERS TO ME. That's why they are all so friendly. Still creepy. Still not liking it.
I spent the remainder of the day in my office, away from everyone just looking at stuff...waiting to go home.
Second Day of work (today):
New day. More weirdness. No computer.
I realize now I glazed over my office thing. It is actually kinda cool. BIG. My guess is like 17 x 11 1/2 feet (yesterday I counted the floor tiles). BUT...it is painted white and SALMON...like dirty Pepto. Like someone ate so much pink that they needed to vomit this horrid color, then painted my walls with it. NO NATURAL LIGHT. Lots of bulbs. Just adds to the oockiness factor.
Phone works. I now have my own extension and voice mail. No luck with the computer, the tech never came. Oh well, back to staring at stuff. NO! I CAN'T! MUST FIND SOMETHING TO DO! THE FILES...HA YES, THE FILES! I will look through the files and discard whatever I think is crap. TOOK ME ALL DAY AND I AM STILL NOT DONE!
Alright, now lets back track to the weirdness. I finally had the chance to sit and briefly speak to Dean Leland. She is giving me complete freedom to revamp the tutoring as I see fit. I will begin working on all of it as soon as the TECH GUY GIVES ME ACCESS TO MY COMPUTER! I was informed today that she really meant what she said. I am indeed the second highest ranking person in SEEK. I will be the only other signatory and will be in full control and will be called upon to make global decisions whenever the Dean is not around. OH. MY. GOD!!!!!!!!!!
I am really very concerned. I am here to oversee the tutoring...not budgets, purchasing, timesheets, you know--IMPORTANT STUFF! Too much pressure and responsibility. I also have to go to CUNY Tutor Coordinator meetings, once a month. In Manhattan!
Oh! did I mention that on top of all this Dean Leland told me that I may not be getting the salary I was first offered? NO? Well, now I told you. Seems the HEO Committee is having issues with giving me such a bump up in salary from part time at BC to full time at York. The Dean, Provost, and V.P are fighting on my behalf, but the Committee will have final say. Yes, that's right. I get BAIT and SWITCHED(thanks SG) into a far more involved job then was posted and now they want to give me LESS MONEY! I just have to wait and see. I am now SO GLAD that I accepted the interview at Hostos. Not that I am ready to pack it in, just I still have options.
ALMOST forgot, there's more. Oh yes...there will be complications! Yesterday Dean Leland told me I have until June to complete my MA degree. She said that it will become an "issue" for reappointment if I do nothing about it. Anything else? First born? Left testicle? My dignity? Any hopes I had about maybe living a normal life?
This is a cruel joke right? Where are the cameras?
Please let there be cameras....
WHERE AM I?