Sometimes people discover that there is a divide between what they thought their job was going to be about, and what the job actually entails.  In other situations, the parameters and responsibilities within an established position can change and then employees are faced with making a number of adjustments. When either of these things happen, it is important to identify where the two sets of expectations do not align, and to develop a plan that will help bring the two together. Given the fact that LBS practitioners seem to constantly be working in a climate of change, this may be a very relevant exercise to pursue.

Instructions:

1.  Create an up-to-date description of your present job as LBS practitioer by listing all the tasks that you currently perform on a regular basis.

2. Highlight the tasks on your personal job list that are new responsibilities or tasks that you did not realize would be your responsibility.

4.  Take some time to reflect and make journal entries on what you think and how you feel about:

• the purpose and scope of your position as an instructor working with adults in a literacy program
• the number of tasks you are required to manage
• what skills are necessary in order to do these tasks well
• your present level of skill and confidence in job performance
• what options/strategies are available to increase/ensure job satisfaction
• what action you plan to take.