Being a Deaf administrator in a Deaf agency is a lonely position to have. There is so little opportunity for Deaf administrators to meet with other Deaf administrators to share and network. On the other hand, it is very empowering to be able to be in charge of something and direct its growth. It means being able to create a very Deaf agency which has been a longtime dream of mine. I don't have to deal with oppression from hearing people on a daily basis in the office.
People often think administrators are power-hungry and work all the time.
Working in the field of sexual assault and domestic violence means we have to deal with people thinking we are all a bunch of lesbians out to break up families. The fun part is being able to create and develop new programs and watch staff grow professionally. Also doing grantwriting. Qualified administrators are always needed. I don't anticipate any shortage.