Working here at the Mayor's Office is really a blast, and it's also a continuation of a summer job that I thoroughly enjoyed. As an added bonus, City Hall is really stunning (as illustrated in the blog's header), and it's so cool to walk up to it and then be a part of the work that is being done here.
My summer job for the past two summers has been working for a local attorney. I was warned two summers ago, when I started there, that the clients may get a little crazy and that I will definitely have to deal with some people who are a little bit out of their right mind, the crazies. But probably the best part of the job was dealing with those people because it created a sense of bonding between me, the lowly intern, and the rest of the office. Countless laughs were shared over the kinds of things that people called in over, and how many times they called that day, and many a thanks was given to me for being the screen between the clients and the attorneys themselves. Now at the Mayor's Office, where I sit again as the lowly intern, I am amazed how even on a higher scale the fundamentals remain the same, just a larger quantity and a faster pace. There are still a few people who cause some laughter for everyone in the office. There are still a few crazies. I probably shouldn't call people that. There are still some very nice people who are just a little bit out of their right mind. Task wise, it's amazing to see how so many different people have to all work so very hard to make the Mayor's job a little easier. Workings here are much like those of a clock. If even one cog, one person is off or out for the day, the whole thing spirals into madness. Each person has such a specific set of duties and specific training on how to conduct their day-to-day operations, that it would be impossible to switch out people from one job to another. That being said, they are desperately short on interns, where they usually have 5-10, so far it's just me and one other intern. Truthfully, I am a bit nervous going foreword. Starting next Tuesday, City Council is back in session which means the workload here is heavier. I don't really see how the Mayor or any of his full time staff members or us two interns could be any busier, but apparently it's going to happen, and soon. Just Hanging Onto My Hat, and waiting for the workload. Much Love, M
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AuthorMiranda Hileman is an honors student at the University of Cincinnati embarking on a journey to combat the insanity of working for a public official. Archives
December 2014
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