Tuesday 4 - Off to Work We Go...

 

1. Describe the best job you ever had why was it good? (if it was awful, tell us about that instead)
   
   I had more "best jobs". Maybe it's attitude: "Like your work, and it becomes a joy to do."
   
   I liked working at university as a teacher of aspects of research. I had to do so many different things: preparing, examinations, teaching the coaches of the groups, teaching in the groups, teaching in front of the large halls, have indiviual appointments with students to help them.
   I got in contact with many people, forgot to be shy, and could support students in a positive way.
   
   I loved being a journalist. First as a member of a team; did also book reviews. Later running a paper.
   Being a journalist gives insight in the lives of many people.
   
   I'm still teaching medical students. I like to be at the start of carreers, making them better doctors will help a lot of people.
   
   Being a psychologist for veterans. No need to tell why I like that. Interesting that my problems with my foot and ankle and the horrors of my back create an ever better bond. Sharing of certain experiences.
   
   
2. How did you learn to do your job?
   
   The university job: I knew what was expected from me, and it was up to me to get that done. Most things I just did and I found out what was most efficient, but I could also ask my boss and others.
   
   Learned journalism from the most wellknown journalist of the time, when he was still a junior. The editorial aspects I learned from the head editor of several magazines. Got taught from licking the envelopes to putting together a whole magazine, organising meetings and do the preparations for the printer, layout and such, corrections.
   
   Teaching of medical students was a consequence of studying psychology, studying pedagogics and studying medicine, and lots of experience in the medical world. A bit of talent helped too.
   
   After finishing my studies, the army chaplain of my father wanted to share his knowledge with me.
   So he put all his experience into a lot of meetings. Great!
   
   
3. You are now in charge of your town's public relations committee.. Tell us why we need to move to your town.
   
   There is a housing shortage...so why would I tell someone to move here?
   
   
4. It's lunch time! Build your perfect sandwich for us.. what's in it and what's in our cups?
    
   My perfect sandwich won't be yours. I have to stick to a strict diet and what's perfect for me won't be that for you.
   
   Bread in the aifrryer...brown on one side?  Turn...cheese on it. Spots of brown? Ready.
   
   Coffee...ready.

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About **Syl

Syl: "Life is a chain of challenges. Sometimes the largest challenges are we ourselves. Facing life, facing others and facing yourself requires either a worryless attitude or plain courage. Most of the time it is dealing with judgement. Maybe life is about getting rid of it."