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Start Your Own “Good Job File”

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11 Apr

Before I became a speech pathologist, I spent four years working for Kraft Foods. That experience shaped me. One thing that I did when I was there was set up a “good job file.” I don’t know who told me to do this (so I can’t give credit), but it was something that really mattered to me.

Going through some files I found my old “good job file” and it was such a hoot to go back in time. Reading emails from the sales people and former bosses made me laugh, but also reminded me of the work I did then and what it meant to me at the time.

It would have been wonderful if I had started a good job file back in grad school and when I’d first become a speech path because it could have been something to look back on after rough days.

Grab a manila folder and keep it handy. The type of things you can put in it include:

  1. Art that students made for you
  2. Redacted emails from staff
  3. Certificates from the principal or administration
  4. Notes from parents
  5. Special notes or gifts from other teachers or the PTA

I hope that you run out and start your good job file today! That’s because I know you do an amazing job and work so hard for your students. You deserve it and more!

 

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Comments

  1. Heidi Britz says

    April 12, 2017 at 5:13 am

    I love this idea! Mine isn’t a file but a small cork board hanging in my closet. I post all the things that make me grateful for my job and bring me a smile, so I can see it everyday as I head out the door.

    • Sarah Wu says

      April 12, 2017 at 9:15 pm

      What a great idea! Thanks so much for commenting 🙂

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