GTKY: Bragging Rights

Saragoeswest

What are you awesome at? Let's brag a little.

If it pleases you, post one work-related brag and one random brag. 

Saragoeswest

Work Related: I am awesome at breaking down math problems into steps that my students can apply to similar problems without my help. I help them put math into words they understand.

Random: I rock at reading poetry out loud. 

pnwlover12

I don't work right now but when I did (and I shall in the future) I'm a fucking monster in an office. I like to come in, and get shit done, probably because getting shit done in a timely manner isn't an option at home with a baby, so I enjoy every second of it when I work. I'm super organized. I've always been the "go-to" person in any place I've ever worked.

And my second random brag is that I can type 90 WPM with 100% accuracy (at least I could when I last took a typing test, which was about 1.5 yrs ago).

Saragoeswest

pnwlover12 said:

I don't work right now but when I did (and I shall in the future) I'm a fucking monster in an office. I like to come in, and get shit done, probably because getting shit done in a timely manner isn't an option at home with a baby, so I enjoy every second of it when I work. I'm super organized. I've always been the "go-to" person in any place I've ever worked.

And my second random brag is that I can type 90 WPM with 100% accuracy (at least I could when I last took a typing test, which was about 1.5 yrs ago).

The bolded may be one of my favorite things you've ever said. Hahahaha

angeltennis3

Work brag: I am really good at managing client relationships. On multiple occasions the clients I serve have told my superiors that my consistency on a project is one of the main reasons they are continuously satisfied with our firm's work.

Non-work brag: I am actually a pretty talented musician. I have played in ensembles at some pretty prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall. I love music for hobby, but when I tried to turn it into a career it lost some of its appeal, which I hated so I completely switched gears. I still love to play and wish there were more low key ensembles in my area that I could participate in. Now DH and DD are the only ones to hear me play.

jdanczyk

Work Brag.. (When i worked) I was GREAT at diffusing situations, dealing with upset customers etc.
Stay at home mom work...I feel it's worth bragging that I can get our 12week DD to grin up at me pretty much on command (she doesn't do that for other people, not even Dad to much)

Non Work Brag... I love photography and crafting and feel I am pretty decent at both

jdanczyk

Wow, what a good discussion, I kind of feel good about myself now after posting!
\:D/

Saragoeswest

jdanczyk said:

Wow, what a good discussion, I kind of feel good about myself now after posting!
\:D/

You should!

2goingon3

Work brag: I'm a super creative problem solver! I can turn a negative client concern into a positive without writing off a dime! Same as organizing a client event with zero budget and keeping it classy. I love a challenge.

Non work brag: l can cook like a professional chef and my fave thing to do is hang out in the kitchen with a glass of wine and cook a meal from scratch.

jdanczyk

Want to come cook here?!

(My husband is the cook in the family, but I'm dying to learn how to cook so I can actually have dinner ready for him when he gets home at night)

golfingdarwinfish

jdanczyk said:

Want to come cook here?!

(My husband is the cook in the family, but I'm dying to learn how to cook so I can actually have dinner ready for him when he gets home at night)

@jdanczyk

You may want to use the quote button or @username so people know which post/user you are referencing. 

cmac6186

Work: my students really like coming to my class. They say it's because they learn a lot and I treat them with respect. They actually appreciate that I am prepared each day with something new. I was voted teacher of the year last year by my coworkers!

Random: I am doing a pretty damn good job at being motherly. I really was concerned that maternal instinct wouldn't kick in and everyone always joked DH would be more motherly than me.

staryb

Work brag: I work really well under pressure. Most of my jobs have been fast paced (photographer in an extremely busy studio, manager at a pizza shop) I'm good at staying calm and professional and keeping things organized. I'm a customer service wizard

Currently I work in a rather slow and boring office where most of my talents are wasted

Random brag: I'm a pretty good artist. I don't do it often enough but I love painting and drawing. Nowadays most of my artwork is digital. I love editing photos and designing photo books and cards and things like that and I'm good at it.

golfingdarwinfish

Professional: Well, I got a phone call from my ED the other day telling me that I was rated in the top 10% of my company (>6000 globally), which means I get extra stock units and options this year above and beyond my bonus! And I'm being promoted upon my return from mat leave.  I'm very good at stating a view or hypothesis, outlining possible ramifications/strategies, and then backing it up with data and observations - which means I'm somewhat good at arguing.  After a presentation someone tried to ding me on something (which should have happened in private, not in front of over 100 people) and we went back and forth a bit.  When we were on break someone came up to me and said they don't ever want to argue with me because I'm too persuasive.

Personal: I'm really good at reading people and figuring out their motivators.  Also, cooking and baking, which is probably a relic from being a bench scientist. 

lrobi13

Work. I'm a beast. I typically do the work of several people at every job I have ever had. They literally divided my job between two people when I was on maternity leave. My bosses love me because I'm friendly and get things done efficiently.

Random. When I taught swim lesson back in the day I could make anyone float. It's a gift.

savicke2009

Work: I'm really good in sticky situations at work- I keep cool, calm & collected... a lot of newer nurses come to me and comment on how collected I stay when shit hits the fan.. I also won an award last year for nursing excellence

Life: I'm really good with scrapbooking and other crafting.. its my favorite hobby and ive gotten pretty good

DreadGamerWife

Work: I can get almost anyone to trust me and open up to me while doing investigations (HR).

Personal: I can make a pumpkin caramel bread pudding that people still talk about a year later. It was that good.

Eta: I can't spell anymore and autocorrect comes up with random word choices.

Jennifer18131

I've perfected the "fake it til you make it" method of arguing (quick thinking on my feet and when I'm being questioned on my perspective.) Doesn't always translate to wins though

I'm really fucking good at drinking.

Jennifer18131

DreadGamerWife said:

Work: I can get almost anyone to trust me and open up to me while doing investigations (HR).

Personal: I can make a pumpkin caramel breaking pudding that people still talk about a year later. It was that good.

Hmm... I'll believe it when I taste it

swise22

Work: This past year I was rated the top veterinarian in my clinic based on performance, efficiency, and client relations. This was why my boss decided to send me to this conference in Florida in 2 weeks to learn more advanced procedures to help bring in extra revenue.

Random: I used to be really good at basketball and volleyball in high school. I was on varsity all 4 years and had a chance to play D1 basketball but decided to focus on school instead. 

It sounds like our BMB is pretty badass 

windwithfingers

Work brag: when I entered my field (manufacturing engineering), I went into a department full of middle-aged men and basically changed the entire environment. Data system, CAD software, documentation, all of it. I really enjoy making broken systems work again.

Random brag: I can write. I'm the go-to person in my family when high school seniors want to write personal essays for college applications, I write all my grandparents' business correspondence, and when I was in school for my BS, I used to get paid by other students to write their papers. Never got less than a B. I've also done NaNoWriMo three times, but that's just for fun.

bumpuser10309732

@windwithfingers‌ DH used to be a CADD drafter

windwithfingers

MrsBabe614 said:

@windwithfingers‌ DH used to be a CADD drafter

Omg I'm so glad to have left drafting behind me.

Dani0329

Work brag: My patients love me, sometimes PT/OT will ask me to help encourage a patient to participate because they all love the ST. (Confession: I use the fact that they think I'm a sweet young high school kid to my advantage).

Random brag: @pnwlover12‌ spinoff of your FFFC; I'm a top notch horseback rider. I started riding when I was 7 and traveled up and down the East Coast until I was 18 showing in the a circuit. My trainers got mad once because I decided to jump on my sisters horse and ride a equitation class and beat all the girls they'd trained for months.

bumpuser10309732

Work: I am self taught. My whole job everything I know I learned myself. I'm efficient. Everyone bitches about being busy and I never have anything to do. I'm currently digging myself out of a maternity leave hole and learning someone else's job. I'm going to be doing two people's jobs. I'm also crazy good with pissed off people. It comes from reading people.

Personal: I'm good with words which is why I can always sound intelligent in writing. I think it's my excessive reading. I can cook anything. Play a music piece by ear and I can shoot the middle out of a target.

bumpuser10309732

windwithfingers said:

MrsBabe614 said:

@windwithfingers‌ DH used to be a CADD drafter

Omg I'm so glad to have left drafting behind me.

He was soooo bored. He finished everything in a couple hours.

pnwlover12

FamousEa said:

When I worked managing a vet office I ran that bitch and it was a well oiled machine. I hired and fired, dealt with problem clients and the owners always sought my opinion. When I started I was an a-hole teen working in the dog kennel and then worked my way to the top. When I went on mat leave for DD2 it fell apart and that was part of why I chose to leave.

I'm a fucking awesome cook, my family says I should have been a professional chef. I'm also a good baker and my dream is to open a bakery some day.

Like a boss.

pnwlover12

Well shit. All of you guys are so fucking awesome. And I'm over here like well I type good...haha.

swise22

pnwlover12 said:

Well shit. All of you guys are so fucking awesome. And I'm over here like well I type good...haha.

I wish I was a good typer! That's a good skill to have!

Klavanga74

@angeltennis3...what do you play?

Work: I have a good really good eye for picking out the smallest movement that someone is doing wrong that might be causing them pain or will in the future.  I love to problem solve, break down people's movement flaws and build them back up again. Lots of people come to me because they've tried working out on their own, tried with other trainers, or have participated in a sport, etc. and they've ended up injured for one reason or another (not necessarily anyone's fault).  Once they're cleared by a Dr. or physical therapist, they get referred to me and I can see where their weaknesses are and help even them out so that they can get back to whatever exercise they love stronger and pain free.  

Random: I am really good at memorizing numbers and maps.  This is not always good...i.e. having credit card numbers makes online shopping too easy.  The maps means I'm really good with directions and whenever I use the GPS I inevitably get pissed off because I could have found a better/shorter route.

MrsSinner402

Work related: I'm also an office monster. In an office of much older coworkers, I'm usually the go to for computer/technology related questions.


Non-work: Just like my LB, @crawford411‌, I can make anyone laugh. I find humor in most things, and it makes me a happier person all around. I love laughing and making people laugh. I also like singing and was outstanding choir student in HS. :-B

AmandaJean12

Work related: I can craft a ridiculously persuasive legal brief. Legal writing is boring, but I rock at it. I'm also great at writing legal marketing copy.

Non-work: I'm a good planner. My type-A side makes me great at planning travel itineraries, parties, just life in general... I have a lot of lists and spreadsheets.

CNJ4EVA

Professionally: I am great at finding ways to save the company money, my bosses really like that. I'm also great at customer service. They never have even the slightest inkling how I'm internally cursing them.

Personally: I'm a great gift giver and put a lot of thought and detail into every aspect, including card and wrapping/packaging.

ajh1230

Work: I can adapt easily and handle many tasks. I was promoted to charge nurse after 4 months at my last job and preceptor after 9 months. I love teaching new nurses.

Personal: I'm great at directions. After I've driven somewhere once I usually can do it again from memory. This means I usually drive more between DH and I because it's just easier than explaining it to him.

MrsTinMKE

I love reading these!

Work: I am typically a rock star at work... Very analytical which is good because I am a market Analyst, but i also have great negotiation skills and when our office moved to a new location, i negotiated close to $600k in concessions. I was pretty proud of that one. I pride myself on getting shit done. Nothing is impossible in my eyes.

Personal: I love to cook, and pretty good at it I think. I also have mad skills when it comes to baking amd cake decorating... I love working with fondant, I wanted to open my own bakery for the longest time.

vrj0522

Work: I was really good at creating an environment in which people could motivate themselves. My last year there, I had the highest performing team nationwide in my department (over 40 teams). It;s too bad I left when I did since I didn't get the end of year rewards I would have received otherwise.

Non work: I know how to put on a party. I planned my entire wedding reception and that of two other people. I received great compliments each time. Being a wedding planner would be super fun. 

rosalie12

Work: I am very efficient at my job and also pride myself on being someone who everyone can count on. I work well with my coworkers and the techs say all the time how much they appreciate how willing to help I am without being condescending.

Nonwork: I am a pretty good pianist and even considered going to school for music before ultimately deciding on pharmacy.

Saragoeswest

@FamousEa‌ Audition for Master Chef!

Saragoeswest

I'm so impressed with y'all. I want a re-do now. Y'all really pulled out the big guns.

victoria+james

Work: I'm the best coworker anyone can have. I'm always there for my shift and early. I get along with everyone - not that I like everyone, but I have a skill for hiding even the strongest hate for someone. I also am the one who always pulls through in a pinch. Yeah, notches who work with me are lucky as hell.

Personal: I'm fantastic at swimming butterfly. Like olympic good even when I was skipping practice to go to Taco Bell for cinnamon twists. That is, I was until my shoulder injury...

[Deleted User]

Work: I learn really quickly and I'm a perfectionist. I often have higher ups in the company calling and asking me for advice on things or for specifics on contracts. I also managed to negotiate a $6 an hour raise after 3 months in my current field. I've gotten 6 raises in 2.5 years and I've been promoted twice. I had never worked in commercial real estate before this, and I came from a social work background.

Personal: I'm a decent cook.