It was
on a Saturday afternoon and I had just gotten home from dropping off one of my
sisters at work. I walked into my house and I went into my parents room to tell my
mom I was home already. To my surprise, my uncle was there and asked me “Do
you want a job?” My immediate response, of course, was 'yes.' After I told him that he said, “Ok. Come to where I work on Thursday, so we can talk to the
supervisor and see what we can make happen.” He gave me the address and I
went from there. It was at that point that I realized that life can change
dramatically in an instant.
Once I
went to talk to the supervisor, he took me to human resources and I filled out
the application. I actually started working that day and I was very happy because of the
fact that I had gotten my first job. At this point, a lot was going through my
mind and I came up with a plan that I was going to start saving money and move
out of my parents house. Then, I could be independent, not only financially but
independent from them. I soon came to realize that this wasn’t as easy I
thought it would be and, although I do want to move out, it will take some time. I just have to deal with it for the time being.
Though
I am happy that I am working, I do not expect to stay in this job my whole life; the type
of job I have is only temporary. The line of work that I want to be doing is in
criminal justice, and I am currently working on getting my associates degree at
Everest College while I work full time. This is
not such an easy thing to do because I sometimes do not have time for studying. Plus, it is difficult to keep up with the work I have to turn in. Despite the
fact that it is difficult, I try my best to do everything so that I won’t fall
behind.
Overall,
I am happy with my life the way it’s going at this point; the only thing I want
to get better at is learning how to manage my money. Aside from that, I wouldn’t
change a thing because everything that I am doing at this point is to better
myself. And, not only for myself, but I am also setting an example for my little sister and my
niece and nephew. I want them to see that anything is possible if you have your
mind set on it and that there can be a better life for them. They just have to
strive for something better; they don’t have to settle for the life that we
have right now.
Elias, it's great to hear you got a job you find fulfilling, not only financially, but for you and your family's well-being. Thanks for sharing. Keep at and it's a good to have a long-term focus for your career.
ReplyDeleteELI, my man I could relate to your story to some point. Altought i started workig at the age of sixteen i found my self wanting to be independet as well. The thing that i soon came to realize was that money went a lot faster then it took to earn it or work for it. I eventually moved out of my parents house at the ae of 20, but that time i had a good scence of reality. Knowing that you said that you want to set a good example for your neice and nephew I'am sure you will do well in the criminal justice field.
ReplyDeleteElias this is a great story I can relate to you as well because when I first found my frist job I felt so happy that now I could provide for myself in certain things.I'm glad that you want to continue your education and find a job that you can be proud about.
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