Hmm well; work has decided to officially make me what I was unofficially doing for them for some time. Which is handle the shit, violent, unstable and convicted clients looking for compensation through our country's 'insurance' scheme. I'm in two minds about this, I'm glad they let me do what I'm obviously good at; but I don't know how I feel about the fact that they are literally making a new job around me. This sounds great on paper but I wonder where I am supposed to go in a few years time, is there still a linear progression for my career? I asked this when given the news today and they honestly had no answer for me. I wonder if I dug myself a hole by being talented and willing. Taking a lovely lady I met at a party the other week to the local SPCA. Petting the kitties and playing with the puppies is a good first date methinks.
You should be able to make a case for linear progression. Handling difficult clients shows good managerial skills. Also yes petting cute animals is a great date, first or otherwise.
ok but make sure she hasn't had any traumatic farm animal experiences (full disclosure: a goat ate my shoelaces at a petting zoo once in the first grade)
all i'm saying is that i would be very upset if there was a surprise petting zoo visit. ungulates and i do not necessarily get along. i've been to the Middle East 2x now and have successfully avoided riding camels. i'm going again this winter and i might not get so lucky