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[geminigirl]

I posted the other day, something about wanting to know that I kicked ass at my job. So here's the latest...

We had an issue of sorts with one of the local school districts about a program in a middle school. It was really about a lot of things being taken out of context. But it did spur some good discussion in the office about stuff. So the end result is that because the program that I run is being conducted more and more in the middle schools, I'm going to get to redesign the curriculum to be more targetted and in some cases more age appropriate to middle school needs.

I'm pleased that I was asked. And overwhelmed and intimidated about it all at the same time. It's a great experience to have nonetheless.

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[roosterbear.livejournal.com]

I posted the other day, something about wanting to know that I kicked ass at my job. So here's the latest...

So how many episodes like this is it going to take before you take it in that you rock at what you do?

*playful poking at ribs*

Congradulations hon.

[geminigirl]

Um, do the words "bite me" mean anything to you?

Someday, I'll learn that I'm good at what I do-maybe when I make more money. Or get my PhD. Or something.


I should go get ready to teach more middle school kids about HIV.

[roosterbear.livejournal.com]

Um, do the words "bite me" mean anything to you?

Depends on whether or not the speaker is naked.

Someday, I'll learn that I'm good at what I do-maybe when I make more money.

There is that. But I really think you are not giving yourself enough credit. It's not arrogance or conceit to acknowledge that you know your stuff.

[geminigirl]

I was wearing nothing but a navy blue t-shirt when I posted it. And I had that much on because the computer-spot has a great view of the balcony and sliding glass doors, and I was posting during prime dog-walking time. Not really in the mood to put on a show this am.

So what does that mean?

It's really not about the money for me. I love my job so much...more money would certainly be nice. I have passion for what I do, and I think that makes it wonderful. And there's certainly meaning to what I do. It's incredibly satisfying. It's also challenging, and frustrating, and makes me wonder if I'm doing right. (See the next entry for more on that.)

The thing is, I acknowledge that I have the technical knowledge. I'll even say that I'm good at presenting in front of a group. In fact, I love that part. What I don't know is if the whole thing is good...if I'm reaching the kids I talk to and work with, if the information that I'm giving them is giving the message that I want to get accross-make healthy choices, wait til you're ready to have sex, if you chose to engage in sex do it carefully and with consideration for you and your partner and so on and so on. But am I doing the best job I can at encouraging the kids to do those things?