Thursday, September 27, 2012

Connections



My brother started working at TAB this week. He looks so handsome in his business casual attire. I hope this new position opens great opportunities for him. We were on break talking about all the great people we work with and I was going on about how I often blur the lines of hierarchy. I haven’t forgotten that I came from working the graveyard shift in customer service and never see them as below me. I also don’t lack the confidence to introduce myself to those who are above me.

I can think of three reasons why I am friendly and say hi to everyone. The first being I’ve had more than one person throughout my life tell me I come off as bitchy and that’s not the impression I want to make. If I’ve come off that way it’s probably because I was masking insecurities that came with being in a new place, with new people. Second, I credit my master’s program for giving me the confidence to be who am I and not be afraid to have a voice. My final influence comes from my previous co-worker, Jake. The man can talk. He taught me how important it is to connect with people and form relationships. Recently I’ve found this new joy in getting to know people. Everyone has unique characteristics and stories that I don’t want to miss out on.

5 comments:

  1. That's awesome Priscilla. For the record, I never thought of you as "bitchy". When in a new environment, it takes time to soak up the surroundings. People mistake being "quiet" as being "stuck up".I find out that people have said the same about me, and once they get to know me, they also add "intimidating" to the equation. Being "intimidating" is not my intention, I guess it's because I'm from a different place (idk).Each person I meet has something different to add to my life, just as I have added to theirs. Here's to an enriching life with many tales of meeting interesting people! Cheers.

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    1. Hi. It's good to know I didn't come off that way to you because I was really quiet when we worked together, mostly tired. Cheers!

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  2. Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog! Love them! I liked this post a lot. It's true there is real joy in getting to know new people, though sometimes I find it hard to show my true self when I first meet people..you know the awkward how much should I tell about myself thing. Anyway you have inspired me to be more open and loving.

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    1. I enjoy your posts. I know exactly what you mean, it's hard to know how much to share at first. Reciprocity is fun when you meet someone new, going back and forth, each person sharing something. I've never had to move to a new place like you, and can't imagine how I'd go about meeting people, but I'm glad you've been inspired. I hope you meet great people along the way in Chicago.

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  3. Good for you, Priscilla! This post made me smile to read. You're a professional woman who's going places and I'm glad to be getting to know you in the MPC. If anything, it's worth making new friends and growing our confidence! :)

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