Kimawesome

The last couple of days, my niece Kimberly has been working with me. She only recently moved up from a level 1 mechanical assembler to a level 2. Now they're getting her training on the tilt table with me as much as possible. It's the job that she will eventually be moved into, but she has to keep covering in the doors area until they manage to hire a replacement on her old job.

I was so happy when Kim got hired, and even more so when I learned that she would be working in the structures department with me. Her smile is so contagious, and it just makes the workplace a little more comfortable with her there. I've also been guilty of spoiling her with the occasional leftover lunch. Maybe that's a bit unfair of me, seeing that she has been on a mission to control her weight, but she said that she doesn't mind spoiling herself now and again.

To be perfectly honest, I really wasn't sure what it was going to be like working directly with her. I encouraged her to apply for the position for the simple fact that I want to see her succeed. I'm really impressed with what a quick learner she is. She catches on very quickly indeed. She also has enough sense that if she isn't sure about something, she'll ask. She's not too proud to admit that she has a lot to learn.

So, in closing, I am very proud of my niece Kimberly, and consider it a privilege to work with her. My job is so much more enjoyable with her there.

(Special thanks to my niece Tracy for the awesome pic of me and Kim)