✍️ Intern Diaries #13: Working with famous people
It’s easy to think that the famous people we see on TV/social media aren’t just people. I’m aware of how silly that sounds. Of course they’re people. They just work in a field that puts them in the center of attention! Still, subconsciously, I think I’ve been putting them on a high pedestal.
I’ve been a tad awkward when working with these people – which is unsurprisingly common, given the nature of Bloomr.SG. I was a common intern. Unworthy of their time and attention. I would not speak unless spoken to. I shall stand in the corner, away from plain sight, and do my work. Silently. Like a shadow. Not creepy at all.
I was unable to do that for my most recent celebrity encounter. I was going to be featured in a video WITH said celebrity. We talked quite a bit. We both studied business in university. He said I could act an awkward person well. It might’ve been just standard pleasantries, but it was pleasant nonetheless!
He might not remember the encounter once I’ve finished my stint. To me though, it was firsthand experience on how we’re not so different – they're just often significantly more good-looking.
Takeaway: The people behind the screen are people. Mind blowing. We should be a bit nicer to them in our thoughts.
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Human Resources Analyst at County of Orange, Human Resource Services, Central HR Services
1moThank you, Amanda, for all of your support and the creativity you bring! It's been a joy working with you😀