I love producing the programming and connecting students/community members to the resources my job gives me access to. The job is great-- the scaffolding that is supposed to support me is what is awful.

I had questions to cover but there was time to talk a bit more informally and for me to ask questions as well. I think this more informal space is what actually got me my position.

Creating a workplace culture that makes me not dread coming to work every day. DEI processes/training built in for staff and implemented in terms of administrative work, not just our public facing programs. Learning how to make staff feel valued. Increased transparency. Less micro-managing.

The work itself is great. I'd be so happy remote just doing my own thing at this point even though I like collaborating. I love when I get to work with students and community members and do so via zoom a lot (and in person) but hate coming into my office culture.

I am underpaid (even for working at ASU) and there's no path forward built into my department. Our "merit raises," if we are deemed worth a merit raise, don't even keep up with inflation. My director doesn't reflect back in ways that make you think he hears you and very defensive if critique occurs.