Hello.
My name is Cat Erickson.
It's a small, yet simple name. Not very hard to remember.
How many people do you know named Cat? (While I know quite a few, I personally think it's a circumstantial thing) I'd be willing to bet I'm the only one. I know you may know several Cathys, Katies, Kates and even a Katrina or 2, but I'm pretty sure I'm the only Cat.
For those of you who know me, I'd also be willing to bet that you wouldn't describe me as a shy personality. Some would even call me obnoxious, although I do try to have some semblance of manners while in public (some- snorting is beyond my control to curtail).
Why is it then, that one of my immediate superiors can't seem to remember who the hell I am? It's not like I am one of several staff membesr that have the same job all over campus. There is only one of me. Only one person that has my job. In fact, of the 23 CSU campuses, I am one of the few people that hold the job title. Not every campus even has my position! That being said, is it really too much to ask that my bosses boss remembers who the hell I am? Seriously?
Forgetting my name once is excusable, twice is unfortunate, but not remembering my name and concurrently not recognizing me sitting in front of you is beyond the pale.
Well, I've decided that next year I'm going in costume. See if you forget me after THAT.... any suggestions? Till then I'll pretend to be safe in the knowledge that if she can't remember me, she can't fire me!
