Yesterday I started my internship at a Family Law Office from 8:30-12:230 and today I was suppose to go in but I didn't I don't know why I feel like it is too much for me because I have to go to the intern from 8:30-12:30 then I have to drive straight from there to work then pick up my daughter from daycare at 5:00pm I feel so exhausted, I don't know what to do I did not even call my teacher or the Attorney that I was going to miss today I'm totally confused and I don't know how to tell them please someone help on how to tell my teacher why I didn't go in today I don't know what to say and this was only my second day..please someone help I'm lost I want to graduate with my Certificate as a Legal Assistant but I need to either do 120 hours of intern or get hired to get my certificate. Thanks so much everyone every answer does make a difference to me.
2007-01-23 07:22:00 · 5 answers · asked by Pretty me :) 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I work as a legal assistant and I am a Mother of 3, so I can totally relate to being exhausted, but if you are hoping to get a job in this field or any field, you need to show up for work.
Are you trying to say that it takes 4 hours to go and get your daughter? To work only 4 hours means you have at least 3 hours to get other things done so that by the time you pick up your daughter all that stuff is done and you can relax and spend time with your daughter.
I work full-time, get home at 5:30, make dinner for my kids, help with homework, do a load of laundry, the dishes, clean up and maybe have time to watch T.V.
There was no reason you couldn't have called your teacher and the attorney that you work for and say you can't come in because you are not feeling well or daughter wasn't feeling well. There is no excuse not to call, it is just being responsible to call and let people know that you can't come in. What if the lawyer was working for you and were waiting at the Courthouse for him to come and represent you and he just didn't show up, didn't call or anything. Have some respect for those around you.
Working as a legal assistant can be fun, but it is a work. I work so I can make a living and support my family, isn't that what you want to?
2007-01-23 07:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by doodles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey its called life, I work 8:30 - 4:30 pick up 3 kids at daycare, you can't just not go in because you don't want to if that was the case almost all people would never go to work.
2007-01-23 15:31:28 · answer #2 · answered by shorte716 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I hate to say it, but you should have considered this before you signed up. I guess you can call and tell the instructor your story, but anything you say will sound like an excuse. You need to accept that this is life and it can be overwhelming. Time to put on your big girl face and do what you need to to get what you want.
2007-01-23 15:31:03 · answer #3 · answered by Tiger by the Tail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its to much for you to handle, so what you need to do is make a decision and cut down on your time or make a schedule. And talk to your boss maybe you can make a better planning that you can have time. Maybe hire a temp to help out with your work.
2007-01-23 15:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by Good Grief 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be totally honest and talk to them both right away, explain you feel overwhelmed etc,,,,,just like you did here. most people are understanding and will work with you.........Just take the bull by the horns and 'git it done" the more time that passes the harder it will be.
2007-01-23 15:29:04 · answer #5 · answered by makeupnurse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋