I have to admit that I lied, unwittingly, about failing the technology test. The only way I can figure out what happened is that my teacher graded me with consideration for my lack of experience with the subject matter. Because he gave me a B-. Yup. I was totally shocked. I didn't even look at the grade until I had left the classroom, and when I saw the B- I checked to make sure it was my test I was looking at. So, I have to apologize for insisting I failed the test because I didn't. I really really thought I did though. So Savy; you were right; I'm sorry I insisted otherwise. And thanks.

Last week was a difficult one for me. I was worried about the test, there's a negative vibe at work, and then I read various blog posts about the dearth of librarian jobs available. That last bit of news nearly killed me. My supposed ticket out, the thousands of dollars I'm spending, the anxiety and hard work all for naught. I was in a bad place emotionally. I ended up posting about the blogs on our class's Curr3nt Aw@reness forum. I got some good responses. One guy said we're always hearing messages about one job shortage or another, and it always changes so the best thing to do is focus on what you like to do and by doing that, you'll do your best work. Another said that it might be true that actual librarian jobs aren't so plentiful, but that the degree can be used in other ways. He also encouraged me to stay away from those blogs and their negativity. Good stuff.

So I'm feeling better so far this week. The negative vibe didn't seem to be there at work today. Of course, I didn't get into any long conversations with BB today. I like him, but he sure can bring the clouds, even though he says he just wants me to be aware of stuff. I don't know though; we'll see. And yes, I still am going for that other job, but the posting doesn't close till November 30 so it's going to be a while.

One final thing, the next technology assignment is a tutorial, and mine is on Skype. Anyone out there tried it? If so, what do you think? I've tried it a few times on Sweetie's Macbook (which I'm using right now as a matter of fact), and I think it's pretty cool. I would be love to hear others' opinions of it.

Labels: library science, school, technology, the blues, work

posted by Miss Rachel 11/19/2007 09:12:00 PM

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