We've all heard it. "Why is it taking you so long to finish?" and "Shouldn't you be done already?" or even "Do you really think you can do this?"
Most of these comments are from people we know and love and they have no idea how hurtful their words are.
Here are a couple of ways you can defuse the situation and hopefully open their eyes and broaden their understanding of what you're attempting to do.
Don't let them get you down. The more information about why you're on the path you're on and why it's so difficult, perhaps the better they will understand not only why it is taking longer then they expected but why it is so important.
You all know I love giving back... and I've been speaking at the local law school for many years now, sharing with the students who will be future litigators how they can work WITH court reporters to create a truly excellent record.
I love doing this - and if you have the chance, please consider doing it in your area. The "baby" lawyers appreciated it and the next generation of court reporters will too!
We all love rituals - girls nights, massages, regular workouts... but what about our working rituals?
Do you have any that ease you into your productivity? Perhaps alleviate any anxiety?
Our job as a stenographer (or captioners) is filled with stressors and if we can develop rituals for ourselves to help limit those stresses, think how healthy, happy, and productive we can become?!
I love this profession... and I love sharing it. Wherever you are, in whatever period in your career you find yourself, be an amazing advocate! Introduce people to this incredible opportunity for someone who loves English, the law, computers, learning... Be the little pebble that creates the ripple in the pond!
