My job

I've realized that I don't usually tell people about my job, or when I try to explain what I do, people get confused. I tend to do that often. So let me explain in a venue that lets me think before I talk. Aaah, that sounds much better.

I work as an Application Support Specialist in the Technology & Media Services Department at the Genesee Intermediate School District in Flint, MI.  (It's quite the challenge to say all that in one breath.)

Now, the first thing that might come to your mind when you hear the words "Technology Department" is a guy from India asking you, in broken English, to double-check and make sure your computer is turned on.  Thankfully, that is not me.

My job, simply put, is supporting various computer software programs that the school districts use to run their operations.  The main software is broken up into 3 parts - finance, payroll, and student services.  I support the student services portion, including training and documentation, which keeps me very busy.  We have 18 school districts in the county that we support, so imagine the fun.  Luckily, there are currently 3 of us in this position, and we are seeking a 4th.  Yes, there is a job opening in the state of Michigan!  Go click on the website link (above) and go to Employment if you think you have what it takes.  Depending on how well I know you, I could put in a good word.  Come on, share some of this insane workload with us!

I enjoy working here, because I know I'm part of an organization that helps kids.  Even though I don't directly work with students or parents, I know that the work I do will ultimately impact them, in some form or another.  Yes, there are parts of my job that I don't like, and some days I feel like I'm in the twilight zone, or an episode of The Office, but at the end of the day, I know I actually helped others than if I worked for a company where the primary goal was making money.

I can't go into too much more detail because my job involves a lot of sensitive information, so if you've read this far and really want to know more, let me know.