
When did the rest of us stop being like that?
I have worked for my main employer for 16 years, but I know that when I first came on board, as a fresh-out-of-college kid who was in love with the industry, I was like that. Eager, hungry, willing to do whatever was asked of me, reveling in the new experiences rather than stressing about supporting my family. He's not worrying about whether he's appreciated by his company; he's concerned with doing his best work every day, so that each opportunity leads to something more.
My career advice to my younger self reflects some of my current burnout, I think. And, to be brutally honest, our intern's enthusiasm highlights it even more. But if he wasn't spending the summer here, doing chirpy phone interviews and blessing everyone who sneezes, I wouldn't be aware of how far I've traveled from that old ideal -- or how my career might be better if I tried to recapture some of it.
Have you learned from experience, or do you think you could use a dose of intern-like optimism in your career?
2 comments:
I got here from The Bloggess` page and just wanted to say how awesome it was that you were in that sandwich contest. That post made me laugh.
Your intern sounds awesome btw
Thanks, Annah! The showdown was a lot of fun, and I love Jenny's take on it!
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