Reflecting back on the Emotional Intelligence Seminar

To Nomusa, I was reading your blog yesterday and I was quiet struck by the situation you found yourself in in the past few weeks. I could also pick from your blog that the World of Work programme has helped you a lot in terms of handling the challenges of the workplace, especially the Seminar on Emotional Intelligence. It's good to know the fellow has finally admitted to being rude towards you and is now willing to help because you "had asked him nicely and in a very convincing manner", otherwise you would still be wondering what exactly did you say to actually upset him that much, and that was going to have a negative impact on your report. Keeping him as one of your networks is also a good choice as he is definetly going to be helpful in the future. I'm just glad you will now focus on your work without any worries because the problem is solved. Good luck with the report and know that all the Wowers are, and will alway be there for you.

17-20 June Report

To Jean and Lesley, Thank you for enlightening me about the importance of a weekly blog. It is indeed good for us Interns to let our funders (The National Lottery) know about our progress at work. They have really helped us get to where we are now and its important to inform them about the skills we're acquiring. This is my sixth week at SAMRO and I can safely say I have learnt a lot about the world of work already, from data capturing and indexing to filing of some of the finest composers' works this country has ever produced. Every time I work on a particular file containing a musical theme or a jingle I have seen on T.V I feel completely inspired and honoured, because this forms part of our huge musical heritage that we are so proud of in South Africa. I really feel at home at SAMRO as I am applying my musical skills to practice each and every day. I work on music manuscripts while listening to audio recorded music and nothing on earth can really beat this wonderful feeeling. Thanks to SAMRO for this wonderful opportunity, and Keep up the good work World of Work, I am inspired.

9-13 June 08 Report

To Lesley Emanuel, I am sorry I I could not send you an email yesterday. I knocked off late and could not go to wits as it was getting dark. Last week was, however, one of the best weeks at work for me at SAMRO. My supervisors were very pleased with the work I have done so far. They said I have improved with data capturing and filing, and unlike the previuos week (2-6 June), where I was also taught the tricks of file binding, last week was more focused on capturing more data than usual, "to speed up production" and this is why the supervisors are happy with the pace I am working at the moment. I am very glad to have impressed them so far and am grateful for their support.

Update on work at SAMRO

The days 2-6 May 2008 marked the 4th week at work for me at SAMRO. I am so pleased to tell you that I have already acquired a lot of knowledge and experience about the World of Work, and I am growing everyday. My supervisors, Oscar PHOPHI and Noelene KOTZE have also been helpful in this regard and I am grateful for their continued support. I have masterd the art of Data Capturing, Filing and Binding because of their guidance. Their editing of some of the mistakes I make while working on the files really enlighten me, and makes me strive for perfection. Philosopher Ellis Vener once said "if the Apollo 1 fire had not happend we would probably would not have been able to get to the Moon... that we often learn more from our failures than our successes (2007)." I am indeed learning from my failures thanks for the support I am getting at SAMRO. I also want to thank Naseema for her patience on teaching me the techniques of file binding. You supported me even when I was making mistakes and eventually I grasped the basics, and now I can boastfully say I know how to prepare a file for a meeting because of your highly appreciated and immeasurable support on my part. Your willingness for me to learn brings confidence in me and I thank you for that.