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After researching multiple positions; some come across as exciting, some come across as yeah right I could never get in, and some come across as this is beneith me. Of course I have to put myself out there as much as possible. I mean that would be the best way to catch a big fish. I assume the same way you would try to catch a mate online. The more bait the more probable to get a fish.

Plan:

Have multiple resumes ready. So when I find something I am interested in I can apply easier.

Looking at:

Sales/Catering Manager for a well known hotel like Marriott or Hyatt. Or even a smaller resort.
- talk to aunt cora to see if she has any connections
- talk to mom to see if she has any connections  maybe she can talk to shirley about it.

Seems exciting, but stressful and may put alot of pressure on to close the deal.
I know the life of working at hotels is it is not a set 9-5 job. some travel and weekend is probably involved.

* Feed the beast. Maybe get involved in volunteering or doing parties as a part time gig just to feel it out.... volunteer at my mom's hotel for an event.

Teacher:
I have thought about it seriously. Went to the information sessions. Jordan recommends it, but there is something that doesn't put me at ease. Well paid babysitter. Administraion does not back you up. No bonuses, but great vacation time.

* Feed the beast. Try being a substitute teacher for a day to feel it out.

Moving forward with the Banking Industry:

I love working for a credit union. It just leaves you with a good feeling that you truely help people. The logistics of the job sucks. Being on the phone sucks. I am very interested in staying with RBFCU and moving departments. getting off the phones. having my weekends off. It is a little frustrating but I know the opportunity is there. I just have to start speaking up. Thus why I have made this blog to start recording my processes.

According to my supervisors I am an average employee. I need to be above average. I need to exceed expectations. I need to be OUTSTANDING.

No tardys. No absents.
No errors.
More sales.
More personality. - I cant be that quiet girl in the corner anymore. I need to get out of my shell and start talking to people. From there I can start building rapport. What do you talk about? I guess just small talk untill you get close. And I guess the first way you start that is by sharing something about yourself. Im not really one to put myself out there but I more hello how is your day mine is going like this and do an example. I guess start sharing more about my life? Not be so private? Eh, let the work speak for it self. This is probably not the most deciding factor.

I need more time. and to really commit to this.

ashley s. analyst. yes. that is what i want to be.