Positivity of the day

Today, I am thankful for my job. Honestly, at the beginning, middle and even toward this end of the co-op semester I never thought I would say those words out loud. But I am thankful and happy to be here.

Finding a final co-op was pretty hard. I was ignored by a firm who managed to convince me that I had the job, but denied me three weeks later. I was offered a job at a firm in New York for not enough money to get by on and I was pretty defeated. After waiting a while to decide, I took a job at a firm in my hometown that I worked for 2 years earlier, before I had ever co-oped. I wasn’t particularly fond of this idea but something was pulling me back here.

But this job is pretty special. I get to come in to work every day at 7:30 in the morning knowing I get every other Friday off. I get to be in a room with like-minded people and laugh and have fun every day. I don’t have to do basic intern work. I have personal and professional relationships with my bosses and co-workers. I can spend generous time on projects and produce my best work. I am improving my skills in 3D modeling programs as well as rendering. I have been given tasks to use my knowledge and intellect to design initial proposals for clients. I have been given more opportunities and freedom in this firm than I would have anywhere else.

Had I gone somewhere else, I’m not sure if I would be motivated to take this opportunity to study abroad. I wouldn’t have been able to spend as much time with my family and I would not have grown stronger from the battles that I have encountered.

I am grateful to be here,but even more excited to be getting out of here. I’m motivated, and (semi) ready to go. 4 more weeks!!!