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I have a bachelors degree in social work. But I’m not in a social work position. Even though a secretary seems like a low goal. I absolutely love it. I can’t imagine being anywhere else. I’m one of the people that parents and students see when they come into school. My goal is to make sure my students know that not only is our school a wonderful safe place to be, but so is the office.
toboldlygowherenomanhasgonebefore
If it's what you want and it pays the bills, why not be happy in this job.
itwasfunwhileitlasted
Being in a job that makes you happy is worth more than any amount of money!
Promethianfire
There are few jobs where a love for it is more important than anything in the education arena. Good for you.
lilmissym
School secretaries were the bastion of trust and Hope when I was at school. Care for those kids, OP.
Sentay
Congratulations on making it, as a 25 year old burnout it's good to see some people did. This sounds sarcastic but I am genuine.
fantasticlight
Schools are social work.
CoolPepper6
People like you are the reason schools get stuff done. You're doing a great service for those kids, OP.
fishstix2
Kudos!
plague42
Looks like you took Pam's desk.
RhinosRfatUnicorns
Getting to do what you love every day is a goal 99.9% of us will never reach. Most of us just get by.
Chack321
More power to you! Make sure that your office is the best you can make it. A lot of times just one good interaction can make someones day!
Greeneyeddevil
I was admin in a school before I got a more hands on position. Both jobs were So fulfilling. You are part of the system and it's awesome.
Dareaganator
I love this! I was an office helper for our receptionist and it's one of my best memories from high school. (I hated high school)
tooomanystevesgotbanned
Yay for happiness!
canibFrank
Hey! I also have a BSW AND also don't work as a social worker! Congrats on having a job you love!
captjackvane
Administrators with great attitudes make the world go around. Society needs you! Thank you!
Pinkfox13
Can’t wait to find the job I absolutely love
PiGiSpi
If that's what makes you happy, then you stay right where you are. I hope to be lucky enough to be happy like you are one day
bargainrey
Thank you for your presence, you are admired and appreciated!
ihearcrazypeople
Thank you for not being a bitch! The ladies at my kid's last school... They could use a social worker!
BrokenAnimal
Doing a job you love (and that pays the bills) is THE goal. Doesn't matter what it is, as long as it makes you happy. :)
ReturnOfActionCheese
Secretaries who aren't bitches are the best ever
juniorparkranger
I’m hoping I don’t burn out and turn into one. I have to catch myself when I’m grumpy to make sure my kids don’t take it on.
PunkyPumpkinTheCat
What school? I'll send you some M&Ms
Imthinkinaboutthosebeans
As someone who spent a lot of time in the office in trouble the secretaries were always super sweet and never judged me. Respect.
NorthernCaliforniaTheBestCalifornia
I loved my school secretary, she helped me through some shit and always knew how to handle things discreetly especially as a foster kid
ftsdoc
If you love your job and are making enough to live on, then good for you.
KnightofNoLyfe
Holy shit I wished my secretaries were the same way. I could tell the difference between it and an actual hen house.
juniorparkranger
Me too. That why I try to be the way I am in my office. It really makes a difference to the kids
justmebabe
I’m a teacher and I can tell you that the school secretary is the backbone of the school.
alecdshope
I've worked many places and no one looks down on the receptionist. She (always has been a "she" for me) knows all. Me, however . . . .
tareatingrat
Fucking right they are. I'd piss off the principal before I annoyed our secretaries.
Gnashvegas
Seems to me like a degree in social work would be ideal for situation like that.
ShevanelCutAFlipx
Schools is this nation's backbone
FiestaCamel
our first line of defense against shitty parent calls and giver of building gossip
fromdeliverancetown
Doing what you love is not a ''low goal'' at all. This is great !
NotShakespearesSchool
EXACTLY!!! You tell her! Happy is whatever makes YOU happy!!!
curseyoursudenbutinevitablebetrayal
Agreed. If you're doing what you love and getting paid, you've hit pretty high.
StaalTheNotQuiteSoUndefeatedAnymoreButNevermind
Fucking bingo.
StaalTheNotQuiteSoUndefeatedAnymoreButNevermind
That's an exclamation, not my goal in life.
juniorparkranger
Thank you!
Metatality
As someone that was frequently misfiled and screwed over in university, please, please take care of the people. A tiny mistake hits hard.
juniorparkranger
I don’t let anyone except me or my other secretary touch the records. We keep our staff on our toes
fartalert
Last year I declared "I can now die a happy woman" at age 21. I got a job at my dream company, IKEA. I'm still as happy as day 1
NotShakespearesSchool
Amen! Could you send some glazed huge rolls please? ;) I miss them so very much.
fartalert
Try ordering from IKEA.com :)
ijustcantevenrightnow
HAHA! tell that to the TA that harasses me and my kid....
juniorparkranger
Talk to the principal? If that doesn’t work ask for the superintendent.
ijustcantevenrightnow
thanks. been talking to the principal. he's scheduled to call me tomorrow to talk some more. he said i could have a harassment investigation
ijustcantevenrightnow
done. i'm seriously considering it.
juniorparkranger
I don’t blame you. Meet with him then decide, but I tell parents all the time to be ready to be persistent. /1
juniorparkranger
If you don’t get results don’t stop just ask what the next step is from wherever you’re at. And don’t forget to document EVERYTHING /2