Wednesday is my last day of work. I have been working at a wonderful adult literacy nonprofit for over two years now. While I didn't always love LP, I'm so glad that I had the experience. Adult literacy is important work, and I've been lucky to work with some outstanding coworkers.
This job has been tough, especially during the year that I had six different bosses--sometimes three at a time and sometimes none. But it's also been so uplifting and joyful. I've had so many happy moments, from completing a kickass set of meeting minutes, to seeing an event succeed, to seeing one of my students get it. My students and my coworkers have helped me become more confident, and I will miss them.
List time! Here are some of the things I learned at LP:
- I'm so fidgety because I'm a kinesthetic learner
- Bitching about something only makes it worse
- Adult literacy students are some of the smartest, kindest and greatest people ever
- They can also be the most challenging
- I do not know how to walk in heels
- Proofread even after you've spellchecked
- If you memorize too many numbers, your coworkers will think you know everyone's phone number by heart
- Focusing on the positives actually helps (so keep starting those meetings with highlights of the week)
- A five-minute walk, even if it's just laps around the office, can really clear your head
- There is always a cheaper option
- I'm really, really lucky
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