Last week was a complete roller coaster of emotions.
I was very down early in the week, worrying about money since the Gap has been really short on hours. And just when I was frantically applying for different part time jobs, the greatest email I've ever gotten entered my inbox: there was a Design Assistant position open with the company I intern for.
I was so excited I couldn't contain myself. The next day, I walked into my internship and immediately asked all about the position. I was so happy to receive positive feedback from my boss and the other design assistants, who were thrilled at the idea of me getting this job. I quickly went home that night and edited my résumé and cover letter, and I sent it in as soon as possible. My boss had me also give her a copy of my resume and cover letter the next morning, which she immediately gave to the Senior Designer looking to hire an assistant.
Within an hour, the Senior Designer came to find me as I was making copies and asked if I could talk. It was such a casual interview, I didn't even have time to worry and freak out; and 20 minutes later I had a job. I think I owe a lot of that to my boss, and I'm so thankful to have had such a supportive group of employees to intern under that helped me get the job.
I immediately called my entire family during my lunch break, and received tons of happiness, praise, laughter, and tears--but I was still in such shock I couldn't believe it. I have been worrying about my life here for the past 5 months, wondering if I could afford to live here much longer. I know my family has worried about me everyday since I've been here, not fully understanding that this is what I needed to do. But it's all over now, I can breathe for a moment, knowing that I am on the right path and made the right decision to move here.
I know it's crazy to think that I've only been here 5 months, I feel like I have experienced so much in such a short time, both good and bad. Although it's just a first job with a starting salary, I feel so much comfort knowing that not only can I afford all the Nutella I want now, but I must be doing something right to have gotten this far. I never question my actions, and I always stand behind every decision I make. But this journey has been completely on my own, my life decisions have all been made by me for the first time, and there have definitely been some doubts. But you should never be afraid of going after what you want. This isn't the final destination for me, this is just one rung on the gigantic ladder that will be my success here. But that first paycheck will sure feel damn good.
Stay tuned for my first day on Tuesday, it should be an exciting one!
xoxo,
Ms. Manhattan
I was very down early in the week, worrying about money since the Gap has been really short on hours. And just when I was frantically applying for different part time jobs, the greatest email I've ever gotten entered my inbox: there was a Design Assistant position open with the company I intern for.
I was so excited I couldn't contain myself. The next day, I walked into my internship and immediately asked all about the position. I was so happy to receive positive feedback from my boss and the other design assistants, who were thrilled at the idea of me getting this job. I quickly went home that night and edited my résumé and cover letter, and I sent it in as soon as possible. My boss had me also give her a copy of my resume and cover letter the next morning, which she immediately gave to the Senior Designer looking to hire an assistant.
Within an hour, the Senior Designer came to find me as I was making copies and asked if I could talk. It was such a casual interview, I didn't even have time to worry and freak out; and 20 minutes later I had a job. I think I owe a lot of that to my boss, and I'm so thankful to have had such a supportive group of employees to intern under that helped me get the job.
I immediately called my entire family during my lunch break, and received tons of happiness, praise, laughter, and tears--but I was still in such shock I couldn't believe it. I have been worrying about my life here for the past 5 months, wondering if I could afford to live here much longer. I know my family has worried about me everyday since I've been here, not fully understanding that this is what I needed to do. But it's all over now, I can breathe for a moment, knowing that I am on the right path and made the right decision to move here.
I know it's crazy to think that I've only been here 5 months, I feel like I have experienced so much in such a short time, both good and bad. Although it's just a first job with a starting salary, I feel so much comfort knowing that not only can I afford all the Nutella I want now, but I must be doing something right to have gotten this far. I never question my actions, and I always stand behind every decision I make. But this journey has been completely on my own, my life decisions have all been made by me for the first time, and there have definitely been some doubts. But you should never be afraid of going after what you want. This isn't the final destination for me, this is just one rung on the gigantic ladder that will be my success here. But that first paycheck will sure feel damn good.
Stay tuned for my first day on Tuesday, it should be an exciting one!
xoxo,
Ms. Manhattan