Imagine being a woman around a table with 6 men - 2 German, 1 Scottish, 1 Portuguese and 2 Brits - sounds like a start of a joke doesnt it? But when you add up all the years of knowledge around that table, not including me, it can be a bit overwhelming. From 12pm to 9pm today we sat and discussed, argued, debated and talked about hundreds and hundreds of referees that we had to either upgrade or downgrade. This wouldn't have been a bad thing if they had followed the rules! and filled out the forms ahead of time! UGH what is it with men and procrastination!
I found myself getting really frustrated today - not with they system, but with the fact that I still don't know the whole job - almost 3 months in and I am still a pure rookie! And those that know me, know i like to be on top of things - and in the know! I got to the point where i felt my voice raising when i was asked what i considered to be a dumb question, but then realized it was only dumb because i didn't know the answer - and it was annoying me.
I was told there would be a one year learning curve at minimum - and boy they weren't kidding. The different rules, opinions, policies - makes me realize what position i may have left my replacement in at the OCA in. Just because I knew it all, doesn't mean he will. And we will all have to be patient with him as he learns the job - he also has a one year learning curve. And as i had been doing the job for over a decade, i could do it with my eyes closed - he can't.
It takes self analysis to put yourself in someone else's shoes. I wish Greg the best of luck at the OCA, and hope we all appreciate the reading, learning and listening he has to do to make us all happy.
I came away from tonight frustrated, annoyed and perplexed - but also realizing that i have a long way to go before i can 'get it'. I only hope that my superiors will also be patient with me. Instead of being frustrated on Monday, i am going to read more, learn more and ask more questions -
Have a great night everyone,
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