I’m a Associate Research Assistant
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Topic: I’m a Associate Research Assistant
Posted By: caliandjack
Subject: I’m a Associate Research Assistant
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 8:46am
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Next time someone asks you what you do, you can now tell them.
Hi Enjoy this everyone. I'll have to get back to the lab, still got about 16 years of research in my current field. :-T A woman, renewing her driver's license at the Motor Registration office, was asked by the counter clerk to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. "What I mean is," explained the counter clerk, "do you have a job or are you just a ...?" "Of course I have a job," snapped the woman. "I'm a Mum." "We don't list 'Mum' as an occupation, 'housewife' covers it," Said the clerk emphatically. I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Medicare office. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like, "Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar." "What is your occupation?" she probed. What made me say it? I do not know. The words simply popped out. "I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations." The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written, in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire. "Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your field?" Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, "I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn't) In the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out). I'm working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family) and already have four credits (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money." There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door. As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby) in the child development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than "just another Mum." Motherhood! What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door. Does this make grandmothers "Senior Research associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations" And great grandmothers "Executive Senior Research Associates?" I think so!!! I also think it makes Aunts "Associate Research Assistants." Please send this to another Mum, Grandmother, Aunt, And other friends you know. May your troubles be less, Your blessings be more, And nothing but happiness come through your door! AMEN!! |
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 8:49am
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Posted By: hailstones
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 8:58am
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 10:04am
| I think that is great!!! |
Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 10:04am
grammar police strike once more.... I'm AN associate blah blah blah.... Good one though  ------------- |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 10:09am
| yeah yeah but for the purposes of the forum, being brief seems to be the order of the day. |
Posted By: catcase
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 4:33pm
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 9:11pm
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Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: tashzmum
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 10:39pm
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ohh that is soo great!!i hate the looks i get when people find out i am a sahm. ------------- Natasha Jayde, 1-01-05(7lb3oz) Caroline Elisabeth, 9-04-08 (4lb15oz) Izabella Kate, 9-04-08(6lb7oz) Lexi Brenna, 23-01--2011(6lb6oz) |