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My previous post was as close to useless as they come. I am going to delete it as soon as I post this. I really haven’t had anything to say lately, but I’m going to try-even if it’s only for my own amusement, or so I can look back in years to come and reflect upon my current state of mind.
I’ve been working at the University of Phoenix since April 21st 2003. I finally achieved the goal of becoming a permanent employee on March 1st 2004. I will finally receive my employee benefits starting May 1st 2004 (in two days). Now, starting May 9th, I will be working as a Level 2 Internet Technical Support Specialist in the Resolution Center which comes with a 4% raise.
Permanent Apollogroup employees are reviewed annually to determine eligibility for a raise. Since I was only recently hired on as a permanent employee, my clock has just begun ticking. It was imperative for me to receive the promotion as soon as possible, because any time you receive a raise, your “clock” for annual review resets. When I receive the Resolution Center raise, my clock will reset at the most advantageous time possible.
My first career goal has been accomplished.
I had a long talk with my dad last night. We don’t speak often and usually I like to keep it that way. I know that his marriage is crumbling, but last night I really took some time aside to realize exactly how miserable he is. I explained the situation between Heather and I to him, and how lost I am without her. I don’t open up to him often (or to anyone for that matter). I think I really cheered him up by showing him I care enough to talk about my feelings and counsel him through his own hardship.
He seems to be distracting himself with school to avoid his own personal issues. I think I stole his self-defense mechanism; whenever I’m sad or lonely I just try to stay busy. It isn’t so bothersome when I don’t have time to think about it. I guess that’s another reason that I’m pleased to receive the Resolution Center position at work-helping out other technicians-paired with an endless slew of special projects-will keep me busy enough to be content. It also gives me a sense of purpose beyond what I feel now; I really feel like I am getting somewhere. The Resolution Center is a stepping stone to bigger and better things. I can move on from there to the Projects team, or into a Supervisor position.
Ah well. Enough for now. I’m going to get some lunch.
I’ve been working at the University of Phoenix since April 21st 2003. I finally achieved the goal of becoming a permanent employee on March 1st 2004. I will finally receive my employee benefits starting May 1st 2004 (in two days). Now, starting May 9th, I will be working as a Level 2 Internet Technical Support Specialist in the Resolution Center which comes with a 4% raise.
Permanent Apollogroup employees are reviewed annually to determine eligibility for a raise. Since I was only recently hired on as a permanent employee, my clock has just begun ticking. It was imperative for me to receive the promotion as soon as possible, because any time you receive a raise, your “clock” for annual review resets. When I receive the Resolution Center raise, my clock will reset at the most advantageous time possible.
My first career goal has been accomplished.
I had a long talk with my dad last night. We don’t speak often and usually I like to keep it that way. I know that his marriage is crumbling, but last night I really took some time aside to realize exactly how miserable he is. I explained the situation between Heather and I to him, and how lost I am without her. I don’t open up to him often (or to anyone for that matter). I think I really cheered him up by showing him I care enough to talk about my feelings and counsel him through his own hardship.
He seems to be distracting himself with school to avoid his own personal issues. I think I stole his self-defense mechanism; whenever I’m sad or lonely I just try to stay busy. It isn’t so bothersome when I don’t have time to think about it. I guess that’s another reason that I’m pleased to receive the Resolution Center position at work-helping out other technicians-paired with an endless slew of special projects-will keep me busy enough to be content. It also gives me a sense of purpose beyond what I feel now; I really feel like I am getting somewhere. The Resolution Center is a stepping stone to bigger and better things. I can move on from there to the Projects team, or into a Supervisor position.
Ah well. Enough for now. I’m going to get some lunch.