Do You Want Room for Milk?
I have asked this question more in the past two weeks, then ever before in my life. You see, I am the newest counter gal at the Main Street Coffehouse and Cafe. I bet you are wondering "How did this happen?"
As you may recall, prior to moving to New Jersey, I had agreed to be a research analyst for a company specializing competitive intelligence. I would be able to work from home researching companies and calling into to them to "interview" key players in the organization. That all sounded great. However, and this is a big however, I couldn't very well call a company's president and say "Hi, I'm working on a project for your competition, could you please answer these very specific questions about your business operations?" So, the plan was to call into companies and say things like "I'm an independent consultant working on a project for a client (all true) and I know you're an expert in your field, do you have a few minutes to chat?" While, this wasn't quite a lie, it wasn't straight up either.
It turns out, that while I love research, learning about new companies,and talking to people - I can't in fact lie. While some might argue that I wasn't lying, I certainly wasn't being up front with these people. So, I graciously bowed out of the CI game and have started a full blown job search.
The coffee house gig is a great diversion from sending out coverletters and searching the web. It's fun to learn how a food retail business works and it's great to talk to real people. And, I get to wear a white apron, the kind that goes around your neck and ties at the waist. I feel awfully professional when I put it on. I'm only working part time, a few afternoons a week, but it's very fun. It's also good for the soul to mop a floor, bake cookies, and make a mean froth on a cappucino.
I've only had one big mishap, last Saturday during peak breakfast hours, I was making a latte. The milk was done steaming and I pushed the off button and pulled the pitcher of hot milk away from the steam spout. Turns out, the steam spout was still on and I sprayed myself and a 10 foot radius with hot milk. I was sticky from head to toe.
Since the last update, I'll have you know that I've connected with some very nice people (who just might turn into friends), found a great realtor, and in general, am feeling less hostile about the Garden State. Especially since we only got 10 inches of snow and today it's going to be 45 degrees.
But, no matter how little snow we get, it still doesn't change the fact that I miss you all very much.
As you may recall, prior to moving to New Jersey, I had agreed to be a research analyst for a company specializing competitive intelligence. I would be able to work from home researching companies and calling into to them to "interview" key players in the organization. That all sounded great. However, and this is a big however, I couldn't very well call a company's president and say "Hi, I'm working on a project for your competition, could you please answer these very specific questions about your business operations?" So, the plan was to call into companies and say things like "I'm an independent consultant working on a project for a client (all true) and I know you're an expert in your field, do you have a few minutes to chat?" While, this wasn't quite a lie, it wasn't straight up either.
It turns out, that while I love research, learning about new companies,and talking to people - I can't in fact lie. While some might argue that I wasn't lying, I certainly wasn't being up front with these people. So, I graciously bowed out of the CI game and have started a full blown job search.
The coffee house gig is a great diversion from sending out coverletters and searching the web. It's fun to learn how a food retail business works and it's great to talk to real people. And, I get to wear a white apron, the kind that goes around your neck and ties at the waist. I feel awfully professional when I put it on. I'm only working part time, a few afternoons a week, but it's very fun. It's also good for the soul to mop a floor, bake cookies, and make a mean froth on a cappucino.
I've only had one big mishap, last Saturday during peak breakfast hours, I was making a latte. The milk was done steaming and I pushed the off button and pulled the pitcher of hot milk away from the steam spout. Turns out, the steam spout was still on and I sprayed myself and a 10 foot radius with hot milk. I was sticky from head to toe.
Since the last update, I'll have you know that I've connected with some very nice people (who just might turn into friends), found a great realtor, and in general, am feeling less hostile about the Garden State. Especially since we only got 10 inches of snow and today it's going to be 45 degrees.
But, no matter how little snow we get, it still doesn't change the fact that I miss you all very much.
posted by Susan P. at 11:53 AM
1 Comments:
Well, many if not all of us miss you too, even though a few of us (or many of us) don't live anywhere near Boston anymore.
Searching for a job stinks. (I feel your pain.) But my VALENTINE'S DAY sure didn't stink!!! (Thanks!!!)
Have you seen "Garden State"? I mean to ask you every time I listen to the kick-ass soundtrack.
Talk to you soon, gorgeous.
Love,
Monica
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