Monday, April 11, 2011
My Exit From Camp
I'm sure by now most people know that I am no longer in the Launch Program at Hidden Acres Christian Camp. Some people know why and some have heard false stories. I just want to clear up everything. I left because I felt that I was not growing in the Lord. There was also a situation that occurred that I felt I could no longer be around. I wish the rest of the students luck on the program. I hope you enjoyed my last thought.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Assignment #22
Give an example of an team building process you gone through in a job.
The team building process I have experienced is reinforcement. This happened at the best job I have ever had at the Hampton Inn. Working at this hotel is interesting because most of the employees are only there during the day. So when I got in for 2nd shift I worked alone. (Which I loved.) I loved the regular guests that I had. It was just great all over. Hampton Inn came out with a competition that lasted a few months. It was called "catch me at my best." The guests fill out what they saw us doing for other guests or themselves or just with our co-workers. It made us feel good that our guests saw how much we care about them. It really made us think about our guests. Even though it was a competition it was fun and everyone got involved. Greatest job ever! I hope you enjoyed my thoughts.
The team building process I have experienced is reinforcement. This happened at the best job I have ever had at the Hampton Inn. Working at this hotel is interesting because most of the employees are only there during the day. So when I got in for 2nd shift I worked alone. (Which I loved.) I loved the regular guests that I had. It was just great all over. Hampton Inn came out with a competition that lasted a few months. It was called "catch me at my best." The guests fill out what they saw us doing for other guests or themselves or just with our co-workers. It made us feel good that our guests saw how much we care about them. It really made us think about our guests. Even though it was a competition it was fun and everyone got involved. Greatest job ever! I hope you enjoyed my thoughts.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Assignment #21
I took a personal assessment and now I am to list the three things I agree with and at least one that I do not agree with.
In the description of the assessment of me I am called an inspector. The one word that best describes me is super dependable. I would agree with this because my close friends say that they can depend on me. Most of my jobs that I have had I have also been called very dependable by my bosses. In my work situations I try to take as many hours as I can and I fill in for people when they have emergencies or vacations. My bosses have also told me to slow down or I will become overworked but when situations arise that I can get more hours it just makes more sense to me to work longer because when I go home I'm bored anyways.
I have a greater need for private time. I agree with this statement as well. I am very independent and like having quiet time with myself. I like being able to make decisions for myself and doing them. When going into town for shopping I prefer going alone because I can leave whenever I want but when going with a group we have to set a time to be ready and if someone isn't ready then we leave later. One of my biggest pet peeves is being late. I try to arrive at least 10 min early to anything I go to.
The last thing I will agree with is that I will assume a great deal of responsibility. When I know what is expected and I feel very confident of the task or project I definitely like being in charge. I have been known to take on too much at a time but everything works out for the best.
The one thing I disagree with is the field of work that attracts me. This test says that I would do best in finance, insurance underwriter, office manager, or bank examiner. Not one of these is anything like I want to do in life. I am horrible at math and really suck at spelling so these jobs would not suite me at all. I hope you enjoyed my thoughts.
In the description of the assessment of me I am called an inspector. The one word that best describes me is super dependable. I would agree with this because my close friends say that they can depend on me. Most of my jobs that I have had I have also been called very dependable by my bosses. In my work situations I try to take as many hours as I can and I fill in for people when they have emergencies or vacations. My bosses have also told me to slow down or I will become overworked but when situations arise that I can get more hours it just makes more sense to me to work longer because when I go home I'm bored anyways.
I have a greater need for private time. I agree with this statement as well. I am very independent and like having quiet time with myself. I like being able to make decisions for myself and doing them. When going into town for shopping I prefer going alone because I can leave whenever I want but when going with a group we have to set a time to be ready and if someone isn't ready then we leave later. One of my biggest pet peeves is being late. I try to arrive at least 10 min early to anything I go to.
The last thing I will agree with is that I will assume a great deal of responsibility. When I know what is expected and I feel very confident of the task or project I definitely like being in charge. I have been known to take on too much at a time but everything works out for the best.
The one thing I disagree with is the field of work that attracts me. This test says that I would do best in finance, insurance underwriter, office manager, or bank examiner. Not one of these is anything like I want to do in life. I am horrible at math and really suck at spelling so these jobs would not suite me at all. I hope you enjoyed my thoughts.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Assignment #20
Being an expressive personality how would I relate to our guests, staff, and development of the camp?
When relating with our guests here at camp I put their needs first and foremost before any of my own needs. I think if I were more approachable then I could work more with the guests when they are here and make sure everything is taken care of but unfortunately I am shy when around bigger groups of people I don't know.
When working and relating with my fellow co-workers I think that I am a bit hard to work with. I can be strong in my opinions of what I think should happen instead of listening to others and what they know and has worked for years. I don't like taking directions from people who shouldn't really be giving me things to do but I need to start thinking that I am not doing it for that person but for the camp, its guests, and the Lord. If I were a real expressive person I would be able to work with anyone and be very enthusiastic about it all.
For development around the camp I have a few different ideas but most of them don't work for this area. As a Launch student I will have to complete a project for camp in May. I have an idea thus far but I would like to expand on it. However, I am not great with building things so I may end up keeping it simple. I also have to keep in mind that after Launch is over I won't be around to keep it up. I had a plan starting a garden but that takes a lot of work that the full time staff here just don't have the time for. The reason I wanted it was so the kitchen could have fresh produce to use but overall its just not worth it.
I hope you enjoyed my thoughts.
When relating with our guests here at camp I put their needs first and foremost before any of my own needs. I think if I were more approachable then I could work more with the guests when they are here and make sure everything is taken care of but unfortunately I am shy when around bigger groups of people I don't know.
When working and relating with my fellow co-workers I think that I am a bit hard to work with. I can be strong in my opinions of what I think should happen instead of listening to others and what they know and has worked for years. I don't like taking directions from people who shouldn't really be giving me things to do but I need to start thinking that I am not doing it for that person but for the camp, its guests, and the Lord. If I were a real expressive person I would be able to work with anyone and be very enthusiastic about it all.
For development around the camp I have a few different ideas but most of them don't work for this area. As a Launch student I will have to complete a project for camp in May. I have an idea thus far but I would like to expand on it. However, I am not great with building things so I may end up keeping it simple. I also have to keep in mind that after Launch is over I won't be around to keep it up. I had a plan starting a garden but that takes a lot of work that the full time staff here just don't have the time for. The reason I wanted it was so the kitchen could have fresh produce to use but overall its just not worth it.
I hope you enjoyed my thoughts.
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