Thursday, April 20, 2023

Conference Angst

I am planning to go to a work conference in a few days. It has been a long, long time since I a) went anywhere on my own; b) attended a conference... I used to go to all types of science conference back in my grad school days (but that was different, and I was different, and the world was different). 

A couple of years ago, I attended a virtual conference - that was great! I didn't have to travel, or dress up, or talk to anyone.

And now - real-life conference, and I'll be required to look professional and have serious conversations with grownups.

This will probably be a good learning opportunity. I mean, publication planning - that's kind of part of what I do... sort of... A bunch of people from work are going, including Big Boss. 

I like writing. I don't like the business side of things or the strategic side of things. Or, G-d forbid, networking.

Can't I just hide under a table somewhere???

/Why or why did I agree to this???/

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