Jun 14 2006
Virtual Communication
I felt like I barely survived my Life Sciences course, so I was surprised to discover that my final grade was a B+. I consider this quite an accomplishment considering I was afraid that I might not even pass the class. In all honesty, I didn’t do my best work in that class and put forth perhaps 75% effort (thanks to work-related stress and subsequent illness), so naturally, I expected a grade in the 70-something percentile. Of course, I’m not complaining and am delighted to have received the B+.
My current course of study is a communications class, focusing on communication in the virtual workplace. Needless to say, it has whet my appetite for finding a job that would allow me to telecommute. It made me nostalgic for the days in the early 90’s when I was fortunate enough to be a “virtual employee” and had the pleasure of working from home and being able to do business in my pajamas for nearly a year. Job duties included chatting online, monitoring discussion boards and games, handling payments/credits, and tech support. (For real!) I seriously need a job like that again, especially if/when we ever have children. I would like to be a stay-at-home mom and still be able to bring home a portion of the bacon, as the cost of living in Hawaii is ridiculous and surviving on a single income is nearly impossible.
Anyone looking for a good virtual employee? I’m your woman!
Okay, back to reality.

hey i was thinking the same thing when i go back to work! i want to be on “telework”…more b/c, come winter, i don’t want to be around other pple who are hacking and coughing and wheezing and sneezing…I have to be more careful, now that my immune system is permanently suppressed….
That’s absolutely true, ladybug! Besides, there’s nothing better than being able to go to work in your pajamas!