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badseed1980Ok, so I think I am getting pretty serious about this whole job search idea. I have some time today, really, because most of the work I have to do is busy work, so I thought I'd look into it.
The sales guy e-mailed me today asking me to print a bunch of attachments, label them as he instructed, and put them on the boss's desk. Ok. Everything laid out neatly, labeled clearly, and I even consulted with the sales guy to discuss exactly how that should be done. Put the stuff on boss's desk. The boss asked me, "Did you put stickies on it?"
Huh? No one mentioned stickies at any point. I just said, "No, I didn't."
"Well, it's impossible to know what's going on in this kind of structure without stickies...blah blah blah. I printed the stuff out myself, and I'll just use that and put the stickies on. You can take these away."
I called sales guy and told him. He said, "You know, sometimes I feel like shooting myself."
Sales guy is boss's golden boy for the most part. If HE feels that way, you know it's bad.
So I went online to check out what Houghton Mifflin and TWBG had available for jobs. I found this on TWBG's site:
Posting Job Title Copyediting Assistant
TimeWarner Division TimeWarner Book Group
Location United States - Massachusetts - Boston
Requisition # 39882BR
Position Type Full Time
Posting Job Description Copyediting Assistant
Full-time opportunity to work in the Copyediting Department at Time Warner Book Group (Little, Brown, Bulfinch and Warner Books) in Boston, MA. The copyediting assistant will be responsible for logging in and distributing materials for the department, will traffic mechanicals to and from the Art Department, prepare department reports, handle reprints, assist manager and copyeditors, will proofread for the department and may copyedit Children’s books as time permits. Other duties included include ordering supplies, filing, faxing, photocopying, answering phones, etc.
Requirements
Strong command of and interest in the English language is required. Previous office experience necessary. Possess superior organizational skills that enable one to handle multiple projects simultaneously while keeping shifting priorities in order. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ideal candidates will be flexible, self-directed, multitask-oriented, and assertive. Must be a fast learner and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Previous copyediting and/or proofreading experience is a plus.
If interested in this position, please email your resume and cover letter to employment.manager@twbg.com and/or TWBGjobs@trm.brassring.com indicating job title.
Well, I've got a journalism education, an excellent command of the English language, great communications skills...think I may brush up the ol' resume and take a shot at this. I wonder how much they pay. I know people who are unhappy at TWBG, but it's a very different department from the one they're in, and who knows? This might be kinda nice...
I just hate my boss so damned much. I am seriously losing any motivation I ever had, working here. I don't want to hate going to work anymore.
The sales guy e-mailed me today asking me to print a bunch of attachments, label them as he instructed, and put them on the boss's desk. Ok. Everything laid out neatly, labeled clearly, and I even consulted with the sales guy to discuss exactly how that should be done. Put the stuff on boss's desk. The boss asked me, "Did you put stickies on it?"
Huh? No one mentioned stickies at any point. I just said, "No, I didn't."
"Well, it's impossible to know what's going on in this kind of structure without stickies...blah blah blah. I printed the stuff out myself, and I'll just use that and put the stickies on. You can take these away."
I called sales guy and told him. He said, "You know, sometimes I feel like shooting myself."
Sales guy is boss's golden boy for the most part. If HE feels that way, you know it's bad.
So I went online to check out what Houghton Mifflin and TWBG had available for jobs. I found this on TWBG's site:
Posting Job Title Copyediting Assistant
TimeWarner Division TimeWarner Book Group
Location United States - Massachusetts - Boston
Requisition # 39882BR
Position Type Full Time
Posting Job Description Copyediting Assistant
Full-time opportunity to work in the Copyediting Department at Time Warner Book Group (Little, Brown, Bulfinch and Warner Books) in Boston, MA. The copyediting assistant will be responsible for logging in and distributing materials for the department, will traffic mechanicals to and from the Art Department, prepare department reports, handle reprints, assist manager and copyeditors, will proofread for the department and may copyedit Children’s books as time permits. Other duties included include ordering supplies, filing, faxing, photocopying, answering phones, etc.
Requirements
Strong command of and interest in the English language is required. Previous office experience necessary. Possess superior organizational skills that enable one to handle multiple projects simultaneously while keeping shifting priorities in order. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ideal candidates will be flexible, self-directed, multitask-oriented, and assertive. Must be a fast learner and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Previous copyediting and/or proofreading experience is a plus.
If interested in this position, please email your resume and cover letter to employment.manager@twbg.com and/or TWBGjobs@trm.brassring.com indicating job title.
Well, I've got a journalism education, an excellent command of the English language, great communications skills...think I may brush up the ol' resume and take a shot at this. I wonder how much they pay. I know people who are unhappy at TWBG, but it's a very different department from the one they're in, and who knows? This might be kinda nice...
I just hate my boss so damned much. I am seriously losing any motivation I ever had, working here. I don't want to hate going to work anymore.
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Date: 2005-03-31 04:06 pm (UTC)This wasn't a mistake, this was a "Laura was never given instructions to do this, has never had to do this before, and was not aware such a thing was even done" moment. At least he didn't actually get mad at me. That's a plus. But yeah, he's good at making me feel three inches high. I want out before I have to do another employee review...those crush me.
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Date: 2005-03-31 04:36 pm (UTC)OOH! OOH!
Date: 2005-03-31 04:10 pm (UTC)If you refer me or Erik, we get $$!
Let me know!
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Date: 2005-03-31 05:56 pm (UTC)you can get an RSS feed to show up on My Yahoo - since that's how i get most of my daily news, that works GREAT!
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Date: 2005-03-31 04:24 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2005-03-31 04:53 pm (UTC)GO YOU!
Apply! What's the worst that could happen? They say "no"?
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Date: 2005-03-31 04:57 pm (UTC)*ahem*
Date: 2005-03-31 06:40 pm (UTC)http://www.livejournal.com/users/dancer/622297.html?view=2257113#t2257113
It might be something you wanted to get away from, but it is health-related admin, and the next town over. Copyediting sounds more related to what you got your degree in, of course, and is in town, but I thought I'd point it out.
Re: *ahem*
Date: 2005-03-31 06:48 pm (UTC)