It is true, someday we really do discover that our parents were right after all. Now granted I knew this a long time ago, but I was reminded of it again today.
I started my new job at Josten's today. I discovered how repititious this job will really be. Josten's sells class rings and announcements and such. Today was spent in a 3 hour long meeting going over part of the manual for the job. Basically what I will be doing is sitting at a computer and checking over order forms for mistakes and such. But it pays well and as a college student I can't complain about that. Also the speaker in chapel today was talking about the sin of "murmering" so I really can't complain. So what does this have to do with my mother being right about all along you ask? Simply this. Mom made me learn to type fairly well. I wasn't always thrilled about this, but it certainly helped me get this job. Now hopefully it will help me keep it.
I also noticed today that the work ethic in a lot of people my age stinks. This is not a absolute statement by any means, I'm simply noticing this in general. My parents instilled a great work ethic in me since the time I was little. So again, they were right. This has definitely helped me get and keep many wonderful jobs.
So tonight as I quit procrastinating and go write my paper, I would just like to say thanks Mom and Dad. Thanks for making me work hard most of the time, and for making me learn to type. Also, thanks for making me read and giving me a love for words. I can't wait to see you both in less than 4 days! YAY! Katie says she knows I've been in college for over 2 years because I've started to thank my parents for stuff. I thought back and realize that appreciation is just another thing my parents taught me. I'm just finally getting around to voicing it more. So let's not murmer tonight but say thank you to those who need to hear it more often. I'm also going to go write this paper.
But not before I thank RLP for his kind comments. I don't feel that I did him justice so here is another plug. Check out his blog here. Also make sure you read about his new book coming out. It promises to be a great read. And now I shall go be studious.
2 comments:
Ah, yes repitition seems familiar. I've definetly had some jobs in the past where I could be doing the same thing for 8-10 hours a day. Grinding metal or production work is hard but it paid alright. Knowing where I've been helps me appreciate my current job more, even though it can be repetitive at times and getting up early to work is hard. There seems to be just enough variety to keep my mind involved while trying or learning new things.
Hope this job goes well for you.
Andrew P.
He lives! He's finally posted! Thanks Andy! :) And yes, I will email you back. Somehow you're much better at that than I am. I really appreciate you taking time to post and your ever newsy emails.
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