Comments for Musings by an ND Domer's Mom

Comment on It’s Off to Work we Go by Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:19:53 +0000

Thank you, Dawn. Glad your internship proved interesting and at least somewhat enjoyable. Sorry about the layoff, but I guess it was a sign of the times. At least you’re back now!

Comment on It’s Off to Work we Go by Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:49:46 +0000

Excellent! Yes I did an internship when I was in grad school in 2007. Got me a job at the library the next semester…and a job at a llibrary system after I graduated…but then I got layed off…oh well! It was still a really great experience! Good job to your son!

Comment on It’s Off to Work we Go by Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:27:20 +0000

Katybeth, I just wish I truly lived up to your words of praise. Sometimes I feel like I haven’t prepared him at all, especially for things like office politics. Sigh. A mom tries to protect her cubs from all the bad stuff, but unfortunately there’s so much bad stuff that we can’t possibly protect them from everything. My parents couldn’t protect me from it, either. But you’re so right about the networking — I think that’s key. Tell Cole to listen to his mom on this one!

Comment on It’s Off to Work we Go by Katybeth

Katybeth — Thu, 31 May 2012 02:37:22 +0000

Good for Domer! I don’t know a thing about Internships except Cole will do one for 6 weeks when he a senior and it helps to know someone in the field he is interested in interning in…I told him to listen carefully, and show off his manners when he is caddying this summer! I am sure it is much tougher at the college level.
It sounds like Domer not only landed an internship but learned valuable interviewing skills! Good Job, Debbie you have done such a great job launching your kid into the world!

Comment on It’s Off to Work we Go by Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:47:04 +0000

Truer words were never spoken, Oma! We can only hope the adults out there will treat our guys with kindness while they’re learning and growing. And that our guys will pick up on the good attitudes, rather than the tired, bored, complaining ones!

Comment on It’s Off to Work we Go by Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:44:34 +0000

Thanks, Janna. It seems like some fields really stress the importance of an internship while others don’t. He’s in one that does, so I’m glad he snagged it. It gives him something worthwhile to do this summer (though he’d probably rather be playing golf or video games, haha!)

Comment on It’s Off to Work we Go by Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:42:32 +0000

I know how proud you must be of your daughter — pass on my hearty congratulations! All Domer’s friends who studied abroad last year truly loved the experience and learned so much about the world and themselves. Good for her!

Comment on It’s Off to Work we Go by Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:40:41 +0000

Thank you, Kim. I think it will be a good experience for him, too, regardless of whether it turns into a full time gig!

Comment on It’s Off to Work we Go by omawarisan

omawarisan — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:55:18 +0000

It is a big thing, isn’t it? A little weird to think of our guys out in the world, with adults…even though we know darned well they can handle it.

Comment on It’s Off to Work we Go by jannatwrites

jannatwrites — Wed, 30 May 2012 06:24:25 +0000

I never had an internship, but it sounds like a great learning experience. Who knows, maybe he will find he doesn’t mind the medical setting. Good luck to him!