Thursday,
April 11, 2002

I'm really not cut out to be a trainer. Really.

Earlier this week, I was asked by a couple of the engineers to give them a refresher course in one of the tools I just finished documenting. I figured great, a chance to brush up on my training skills, and booked a conference room for the seminar.

Two hours yesterday, an hour today, and I feel like curling up into a small ball. Oy. I am not a teacher -- I stumble over my words, I don't explain things well verbally, and if I had a nickle for all of the uncomprehending glances I had today, I could probably pay my tax bite and have enough left over for a coined scarf. I think they walked away with a better understanding of the tool, but if they did it was due to their perseverance and not my skill in the teaching arts.

And this is what the Commercial Company wants me to do. Oh, the months ahead are going to be such fun. . .