I’ve had such a great time this year getting to know people and their occupations on a deeper level. It’s that time of year when we reflect on what has been and dream of what will be. I’m thinking back on all the great interviews I had. A few come to mind that I’d love to share with you — just in case you missed them.
First on my mind is Mary the Non-Profit Principal. Loved her sense of humor! She knew how to turn a serious interview about math and work into an entertaining read. She is gifted on so many levels.
Then I am recalling Louisa the Greeting Card Designer. What a job! I love the creativity that she unfolds into her designs. If only some of those vibes were transmitted to me during our interview!
The next one that comes to mind is Andy the Design Director. I guess I just have a thing for the creative types! As I recall the math in his job is mostly done by the computer. Just think of it though… the math that it takes to do graphic design. The computer makes his job so much faster in so many ways.
What about Shayna the Cook Supervisor… remember her? Talk about crunching some numbers. She has to convert recipes on a daily basis as well as manage the food budget. Because I love math, that sounds like a mighty fun job! I’m not so sure about the actually cooking part though. With me at the stove, the food might not be so great!
Finally, I have to include Kathy the Company President who heads up a manufacturing company. As the president, she has a lot of numbers to look over including tolerances on the design prints, payroll, quality scores and much more. I love hearing about the industry that is the heart of so much in our country. I hope she inspires students to pursue STEM occupations. (Um… she’s also mom to Kelly, my virtual assistant, which is pretty darned cool!)
As 2014 draws to a close, I hope you all get some much deserved time off work and begin calculating your goals for next year. I’m excited about next year’s Math at Work Monday interviews, but for now it feels good to focus on the holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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