Yep, I came full circle today. In August of 1970, I started working in the Montcalm Community College science department as a work study lab assistant. Today, I am back at MCC in the science department (Chemistry to be more exact) working as a lab assistant! Talk about deja vue! It has been so long that I've forgotten lots of stuff, but it amazes me that I do remember some things.
So, what will I do as a Chemistry lab assistant? Well, basically, a lot of cleaning! Now doesn't that sound exciting?!! But, beyond cleaning and organizing, I will be responsible for the set up and tear down of all of the chemistry lab experiments for up to 8 stations for every class they have. So, if they have three sections of Chemistry with 24 students in each section, I'll have to set up equipment and materials for 24 stations (8 stations x 3 classes). That will be once a week. And that's just Chemistry. There are a couple of other higher level classes too. I'm really excited!
Last week, I received information about an open job position with our local Michigan Works office doing a very similar job as to what I've done for the college the last 12 years. It is a 40+ hour/week job that bases in Isabella and Gratiot counties. I was giving it strong consideration for a couple of days, but then decided that I did not want to commit to a 40 hr/wk position and especially one where I'd have to drive an hour to Mt. Pleasant daily. It would be nice to have a solid, consistent income, but I don't think I'm that willing to give up the flexibility that I have right now.
My Leadership Montcalm position is going extremely well. I have filled all of the available openings for participants and have made great inroads on gaining the needed sponsors to help keep participant costs down. I think my Board is happy with my efforts. I know I am pleased with where we're at.
Well, guess I'd better wind this down for tonight. My eyes are getting very sleepy!
Till we meet again,
Leslie Anne
