A Community at Work

The Loan Center is a community. I work at a local bank in the Loan Center. Our department consists of thirteen women ranging from the age of 25 to 65. We all enjoy working with together with loans and numbers. Everyday is a new challenge. We are always dealing with new procedures and new problems. Fortunately, we love to help each other out. We know that if a problem arises, one of us will be glad to help the other out. This is the main reason why we enjoy our group, because we can count on one another.

All of us in the Loan Center have similar needs, interests, and values. For example, we all need each others help and are willing to give it when needed. This helps us get our work done in a timely manner. We all enjoy numbers, talking to people, and take pride in our work. If one of us makes an error, we make sure to help that person in a constructive positive manner. We each value our job and make it a personal goal that no one is left out in any group function.

While there are many great things each of us in the Loan Center shares, there are also some strong differences that sometimes ruffle the feathers in our community. Month ends are always a stressful time for everyone. There is a constant flow of incoming work with deadlines. This is where our differences really stand out. There are a few members of my group that do not handle stress well. They get frustrated and have horrible attitudes. This hurts the morale of the group. There are also members that socialize a little too much, which causes work to build up and puts unnecessary stress on others. We can look at these differences and see just how different personality types affect our community in a negative way. We can also look at it in a positive way by understanding that we are all individuals who share a common interest in numbers.

The fact that I love to help people makes me fit into the Loan Center Community. I get along with everyone and enjoy being a part of the team. I like to deal with numbers and solve problems, which is an essential part of our job. I want to be a part of this community because of the comradeship between each of us. No matter how stressful a day gets, there is always someone there with a helping hand. We stick up for each other and support each other. I think that is a hard thing to come across.