1) Do you enjoy your work? Very much. Working in a library is my dream job. It is what I've always wanted to do, and it took a long time and hard work (including two jobs at one point!) to get there. There is a wonderful variety to what you do, there's always something to learn, you get to build friendships with regulars, newbies and other library staff. I like to think I've really come out my shell from a job stand point, embracing new opportunities and jumping at the chance to try fun things. Being an avid reader is also appreciated and actually helps in my duties. I could really go on here.
2) Are you overpaid or underpaid for the work you do (or last did)? Definitely paid better than my last job, which is a nice little bonus to being in a job I love.
3) What one thing do you dislike most about your work? Hardly a dislike, more a concern and it is the concern over the future of libraries. I love libraries and wholeheartedly believe there is a place for them in communities because they offer so much to people. However, it's always been a fight to protect them (something I am honoured that the communities I work in share too.)
4) What one thing would make your work life happier or more satisfying? A guarantee that the libraries will stay and that I can remain, though these troubling economic times make that difficult for all, not just myself. The job itself is immensely satisfying.
5) Do you try to fit into your workplace’s culture? What does that entail? My workplace is very warm and friendly because we are a team, my own branch and other libraries. I have helped out at other libraries and gotten to know the others that work there, so you really get a bond with other librarians and assistants. Though I sadly my health makes frequenting work night outs difficult, I do enjoy socialising and working with my fellow colleagues because we help and respect one another.
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Date: 2018-07-01 03:56 pm (UTC)Very much. Working in a library is my dream job. It is what I've always wanted to do, and it took a long time and hard work (including two jobs at one point!) to get there. There is a wonderful variety to what you do, there's always something to learn, you get to build friendships with regulars, newbies and other library staff. I like to think I've really come out my shell from a job stand point, embracing new opportunities and jumping at the chance to try fun things. Being an avid reader is also appreciated and actually helps in my duties. I could really go on here.
2) Are you overpaid or underpaid for the work you do (or last did)?
Definitely paid better than my last job, which is a nice little bonus to being in a job I love.
3) What one thing do you dislike most about your work?
Hardly a dislike, more a concern and it is the concern over the future of libraries. I love libraries and wholeheartedly believe there is a place for them in communities because they offer so much to people. However, it's always been a fight to protect them (something I am honoured that the communities I work in share too.)
4) What one thing would make your work life happier or more satisfying?
A guarantee that the libraries will stay and that I can remain, though these troubling economic times make that difficult for all, not just myself. The job itself is immensely satisfying.
5) Do you try to fit into your workplace’s culture? What does that entail?
My workplace is very warm and friendly because we are a team, my own branch and other libraries. I have helped out at other libraries and gotten to know the others that work there, so you really get a bond with other librarians and assistants. Though I sadly my health makes frequenting work night outs difficult, I do enjoy socialising and working with my fellow colleagues because we help and respect one another.