The Impossible Standard of Myself

I've worked at the same university, in the same department, for 13 years now. That's a long time to work somewhere when you're not yet 30. I've worked in a lot of different positions; I've been a Lobby Monitor, a Front Desk Receptionist, a Linen Assistant, Student Assistant, Conference Assistant, Resident Assistant, Residence Hall Staff Assistant, Graduate Assistant and finally a Community Director.

Every time I've been promoted, the very first thing I always have to do is replace myself. How to do it this time? I like to believe that I have been very good at this job. Maybe not the best, but certainly not the worst. But when it comes to replacing myself as Graduate Assistant, how do I find someone else with the patience, the firm belief that this is not just a way to pay for school but a way to make life better for others?

It really is the impossible standard of myself. I hope that I choose well. We shall see.

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