I will not let the bastards grind me down

glatt · 01-27-2015, 02:32 PM

Reminds me. I'm struggling with whether or not to accept a request to take on a volunteer job. I want to say yes, because I'm a helpful kind of guy, but it's a horrible job for me. Goes against all my avoiding people instincts. I might do OK at it, but it would be really stressful for me.

I've been asked to run a crew that does volunteer construction work for a habitat for humanity type charity. About two months of planning and coordinating and purchasing materials and working with homeowners and getting volunteers lined up and then a day of running the entire show and making sure it all goes smoothly.

I like and respect the guy who is currently doing it and who asked my to step up and take over, but damn, it fills me with anxiety to read the job description.

The problem is that I'm smart and a hard worker, and so people think that I can also be a leader. But that's a job for extroverts.

lumberjim · 01-27-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Reminds me. I'm struggling with whether or not to accept a request to take on a volunteer job. I want to say yes, because I'm a helpful kind of guy, but it's a horrible job for me. Goes against all my avoiding people instincts. I might do OK at it, but it would be really stressful for me.

I've been asked to run a crew that does volunteer construction work for a habitat for humanity type charity. About two months of planning and coordinating and purchasing materials and working with homeowners and getting volunteers lined up and then a day of running the entire show and making sure it all goes smoothly.

I like and respect the guy who is currently doing it and who asked my to step up and take over, but damn, it fills me with anxiety to read the job description.

The problem is that I'm smart and a hard worker, and so people think that I can also be a leader. But that's a job for extroverts.

do it.

because DO IT!

do it.

you'll get used to the role quickly, and it will be very rewarding when it's through. You'll make friends you'll have forever, and learn a shit ton about things you are interested in. rub some dirt on your supposed anxiety and get in the game, Mary!

glatt · 01-27-2015, 03:15 PM

Thanks guys.

I suppose it's time for me to act like a grown up.

01-27-2015, 02:32 PM	#1
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Reminds me. I'm struggling with whether or not to accept a request to take on a volunteer job. I want to say yes, because I'm a helpful kind of guy, but it's a horrible job for me. Goes against all my avoiding people instincts. I might do OK at it, but it would be really stressful for me. I've been asked to run a crew that does volunteer construction work for a habitat for humanity type charity. About two months of planning and coordinating and purchasing materials and working with homeowners and getting volunteers lined up and then a day of running the entire show and making sure it all goes smoothly. I like and respect the guy who is currently doing it and who asked my to step up and take over, but damn, it fills me with anxiety to read the job description. The problem is that I'm smart and a hard worker, and so people think that I can also be a leader. But that's a job for extroverts.

01-27-2015, 03:15 PM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Thanks guys. I suppose it's time for me to act like a grown up.

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