First Impressions
My first impressions about my workplace are very positive. From the very first hour, we were doing work that was meaningful and relevant to the work they actually do. The first thing that struck me about my workplace was how comfortable and open the office is. Some of the interns actually worked from the assemblywoman's computer in the assemblywoman's office (because she is in Sacramento right now), and the rest of us got a desk with a computer to work from. I also really like my new colleagues. On my first day, they were more than willing to answer any and all questions that I had for them (and there were quite a few), and were incredibly helpful in offering me advice and feedback on the work I was doing.
I have to say that what strikes me most about the work that I am doing is it feels so official. We spent the entire day formatting certificates and writing their language, writing letters on behalf of the Assemblywoman and her offices, as well as manning the phone lines and interacting with the Constituents of California's 80th District. I never thought that formatting certs would be so time consuming or headache causing in my life, and now I really appreciate every certificate I have ever received even more. Until I was asked to do it, I never really thought about the fact that someone had to write and print the certificates I received. Now that I was on the other side of it, I have a newfound appreciation for the people that did.
I am extremely excited about expanding the type of work that we are doing. It's only been one day, but so far I absolutely love my internship! Aside from continuing to expand my workload and realm of work, I am really looking forward to meeting the Assemblywoman, finding more delicious places for lunch in Downtown, and exploring my city on my commute to and from work, as I am taking public transportation and walking.
I have to say that what strikes me most about the work that I am doing is it feels so official. We spent the entire day formatting certificates and writing their language, writing letters on behalf of the Assemblywoman and her offices, as well as manning the phone lines and interacting with the Constituents of California's 80th District. I never thought that formatting certs would be so time consuming or headache causing in my life, and now I really appreciate every certificate I have ever received even more. Until I was asked to do it, I never really thought about the fact that someone had to write and print the certificates I received. Now that I was on the other side of it, I have a newfound appreciation for the people that did.
I am extremely excited about expanding the type of work that we are doing. It's only been one day, but so far I absolutely love my internship! Aside from continuing to expand my workload and realm of work, I am really looking forward to meeting the Assemblywoman, finding more delicious places for lunch in Downtown, and exploring my city on my commute to and from work, as I am taking public transportation and walking.