Home, and already planning for Chicago
Turns out that the hot weather in Las Vegas has an upside (it was 113 as we drove out of town). It makes 96 degrees here at home seen quite comfortable. Next year SHRM’s annual conference is in Chicago. We already have our booth reservation for the Windy City, number 3841. That seems like a good number.
If there is one overriding message I brought home from the SHRM conference in Las Vegas, it is that a lot of people preparing for the PHR and SPHR exams feel alone out there. I lost count of the number of people I gave pep talks, including Lakecia (my new best friend) and Cari (given name Caridad, Spanish for charity—lovely, huh?), who are both taking the exam this Saturday. Good luck, gals! I can’t wait for the good news. I also talked to many who have failed the exam, some more than once, and don’t know where to turn for help. Most of these courageous souls plan to give it another try. When I see their anxiety, their pain, their struggle, I want to reach out. It is for them that I write this blog. For all of you PHR and SPHR hopefuls who need a cheerleader, a coach, a friend. I’m here for you.
When we departed for Las Vegas five days ago, I didn’t know if this blog was worth the effort. But now I realize that this might well be the most meaningful part of my work. This blog isn’t text, diagrams, and tables. It’s just me, saying, “You can do this.”
June 29th, 2007 at 8:55 am
Hi there!!! Glad you made it back alright. My flight was last night and it was delayed due to rain and lightening… I finally made it home safely though. I was able to do a lot of studying done using my brand new flash cards!!! Thank you soooooo much! I was surprised by what I knew and was equally surprised by some new terms I had never heard seen before. I am sure some of them will be on the exam.
Now, I must tell you that it was such a pleasure to meet and speak with you. I really enjoyed it. It was like meeting someone you only imagined for a long time. I had a picture in my mind of what you looked like and you are even more caring in person!! I am still a little tired but I intend to take the 100 question test later this afternoon. Thank you so much for everything. I can not thank you enough!
Your new best friend, Lakecia King