Greetings from a hotel room in St Louis. Yeah, that’s what my life has come to; travel, lots and lots of travel.
- This weekend, Shauna and I are road tripping to Orlando for a night just to hang out with the HRFlorida crew.
- The following weekend we are Atlanta bound for holiday the weekend.
- The following week I’m in LaPalma California.
- The next week I’m in Orlando again for a center opening
- The next week I’m in St Louis
- The next week the Minion and are descending on Chicago for the HR Technology Conference
- Every other following week I’m in St Louis with some Girls Night Out and weekend trips sprinkled in.
Holy crap. I swear I’m not a consultant, I’m an HR Generalist. So, what is an HR Generalist doing traveling this much? Well, I’m filling in for someone at our corporate office that is out on maternity leave. I’m managing our HR systems, benefits, and back end work on acquisitions through the end of the year.
Can you hear the nerdy giggles in my voice? I’m so looking forward to the work, not so much with the travel, but the work tickles me to no end.
I’m finally, albeit for a few months, doing what I enjoy most. I expressed an interest to my boss in learning more of the back end work and she’s letting me do it.
I communicated what I wanted. I took control of my own professional development and career. Does your boss or leadership team know what your goals and interests are? Maybe you should tell them. Worked for me.
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With you gone so much, who will keep an eye on Shauna?
Yes, I’ve tried to be straight up and ask for what I want from my manager. No, they don’t seem to care.
But my blogging and other stuff is way more fun anyway, so I can hang on to that for a little while. :-p
@John – That is an excellent question, are you volunteering?
@Ben – You know where I stand your current employer. If they wont listen to you and help further you in your career…well, you know.
You know my story. Ironically, I communicated just that today with the understanding that I have come to the point of move on or move on out…. The economy not withstanding, I am tired of spinning my wheels.
Valerie: a-freaking-men
@John – That is an excellent question, are you volunteering?
@Ben – You know where I stand your current employer. If they wont listen to you and help further you in your career…well, you know. 