My job

So for the last two years I worked for a Company, which I am choosing not name out of respect. I am grateful for this job for a couple reasons.  They hired me while I was still in school to be an administrative assistant, that later moved to receptionist/ admin assistant. I was very young and inexperienced in the "office world". This job gave me experience, they helped me build a resume that I would otherwise not have. I also worked with my mother, so I had a familiar face which helped make me comfortable in the transition. I was also very appreciative of the pay they had me at. I was making money that no one else my age even thought was possible in high school. This company worked around my school schedule, and then encouraged me to continue my education with tuition reimbursement for college.

At this company I worked with some awesome people. People who I will probably always keep touch with. People that supported me, and had my back. Which I am forever grateful for! Each person, and each new task given to me in this job helped me learn so much. I gained so much knowledge in this position, which is why I am so appreciative.

Now, with all that being said... I hated this place. I didn't hate my responsibilities, and I didn't hate most of my co-workers, I hated management. There were more than one occasion where I would go to the bathroom or a vacant office, and just cry. Cry because of the way they treated me, the way they treated their employees. Being young, I didn't notice any of it at first. I saw right through any lies they told, and I didn't understand their snarky grown up remarks. But as I spent more time with these people, I started to realize some things were not right.

Anyway, I noticed that this job was bringing me down mentally. I I just wasn't happy in my position anymore. I had to leave to better myself, and to grow. I know they were expecting it sooner or later.

After only a couple days of sending my resume in to companies looking to hire through Monster, I set up several interviews, and even got a few job offers! I was excited! I had no idea that it would be so easy and so hard at the same time. I loved the idea of growing and learning somewhere new. I loved the idea of having a more supportive team. But I was also nervous to go somewhere I knew no one. Somewhere where I would have to learn a whole new job in a complete different field. To be honest, I also didn't like the idea of working without my mom. Being somewhere for two years, and then leaving is scary..

I accepted an offer as a Receptionist/Office Coordinator with a large and growing company. I am in my third day, and so far I like it. It has been very slow so far. I am slowly learning on my own. The company is much larger than my previous company. (And I get to wear jeans!)

This is a new journey for me. I spend 8-9 hours Monday - Friday working. I wanted it to be something I liked. I wanted to better myself. I want to go home happier, and wake up happier. I am excited to see where this job takes me. I am optimistic.