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Networking Sounds Yucking But I Love Friends

Networking Sounds Yucking But I Love Friends

This post humorously addresses the discomfort some feel toward traditional networking while highlighting the importance of genuine connections in the camp community. It emphasizes that building relationships through shared experiences and mutual interests can be much more rewarding and less intimidating than typical networking events.

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What Do You Do The Rest Of The Year? - Staff Narrative & Social Pressure
Other, Leadership & Staff Development Jack Schott Other, Leadership & Staff Development Jack Schott

What Do You Do The Rest Of The Year? - Staff Narrative & Social Pressure

I wonder how many great camp directors have left the camp world because they didn’t feel like constantly answering that question. “What do you do the rest of the year?” Or how many potential great camp directors go become teachers, nurses, or lawyers because they don’t think camp is valued in their community.

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