Caring Too Much

This post is NOT meant for acknowledgement in any way. It's just sort of to explain some things.  I realize that it doesn't come off the best. and it's still sort of vague.  

I care. 

Sometimes too much. 

And sometimes to a fault. 

This happens with work. 

I care about the students (especially student-athletes), coaches, parents and teams. 

Working it schools and in the role I am in, it's about the students (mostly) coaches and teams. 

I do things that are not part of my job. 

Because I care. 

With that, nobody knows what my actual role is. 

I guess those two are interchangeable and connected. 

I do things that are not my job because I am asked because people don't know my role and I care and want to get things done for people. 

While trying to be nice and I appreciate the respect, this isn't always the best thing in the grand scheme. 

This is how I care....too much. 

Of course, I have certain teams and athletes that I am closer with. 

This sometimes causes friction. 

Because it looks like I don't care about certain groups. 

But I care about them all. 

I do things on my own time with certain groups, but people don't know that's not part of my official job. 

Someone recently asked me when introducing me when my official title was. When I told them "Athletic secretary" they were surprised. 

Because they see me at games and other times doing many different things. 

Because I care. (And am passionate). 

Additionally, sometimes I am sure I am annoying. 

But I don't intend to be. I just try to be supportive. 

Because I care. 

With the care, comes respect and friendships. 

The downside of that is that I am sometimes (or often) too friendly and don't get looked at as an "authoritative figure" which is especially an issue in my role as advisor of The Nest. 

Even outside of work and work-related items, I care too much. 

I am annoying in terms of supporting people, but I support because I care. 

Then I say "Sorry" for being annoying (and often told I am not annoying and to stop saying sorry.) 

I care about people. Which is a great trait in a lot of ways. 

Sometimes I care too much.