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Wow!!!
I haven't posted in here for so long, I have been busy. The last time I posted, I believe I was working on myself and my spiritual work. That hasn't changedd. I've only grown deeper as a person and gained a new found t self-respect for myself and affection for others. I guess that's why I have been doing so well *lol* - Karma really works!
So what's new? Hm.. I've had to burn some bridges again, but in that time I've also made good friends with new people. Another thing is that I got a job in my field (finally) after all of my hard work. Someone put a little faith in me and for the past 6 months I have been working at Torstar as a newspaper designer (WOW! I can't believe it... it wasn't even my strongest skill set tbh.) My time there has been GRAND, that's the only way I can descibe it. My whole team is magnificent, experienced, kind to one another.. I couldn't ask for better colleagues or a company.
But now, yet again. Our industry is making a shift and there have been lay offs in our office. Torstar is unionized and the last in is the first out (they really value seniority here and are good are relocating people.) I may end up in a whole different city, in a different position... but I am taking my much-valued learning experience with me.
I have also saved up quite a bit, I am impressed with how much actually. I will be investing in myself and repainting my office space to freelance again and be the best girl boss that I can be.
The two things I learned through getting this job is
1. Confidence and a good attitude are key.
2. Follow your passion, no matter how long it takes.
3. The follow up with the hiring manager is SO important... (we were told this in school but I never followed this advice until recently and it got me a job at one of the biggest media companies in Canada) so follow up, always!!!!
Second story below:
Today, I was in Tim Hortons. A man with a broken foot walked in, he was hurt and had nobody with him - to watch him, to care for him...
He asked me the time, while others ignored him and his loud sobs in pain and rugged clothing (so upsetting) anyways... he asks me if I can watch his stuff I said, "sure, bud! no problem." He was gone for quite awhile and the person who accompanied me for coffee wanted to leave, saying what kind of person makes you watch their stuff? I responded, "He was injured, he had nobody... what is a little time out of your day for someone who really needs it?" They saw my point and he came out shortly after. I told him we were leaving and he told me how he got injured and that he was making his way to the hospital, so I told him to take care and hope that he feels better - I wish him well and help him with the door. He thanked me and I went on my merry way.
Then my friend tries to explain that she was scared because he looked 'bummy' and it was something she inherited. Okay, this could be true... but if you don't change your mind or your attitude then you'll never learn (or grow for that matter.) The world needs us to open our eyes a little more and judge a little less! That's all I'm saying... not everyone on the street is on drugs and even the ones that are have a back-story. As someone who was sucked into this sort of energy before, I come from a place of understanding - not judgement. Your willingness to listen could save someone, just remember that.
I haven't posted in here for so long, I have been busy. The last time I posted, I believe I was working on myself and my spiritual work. That hasn't changedd. I've only grown deeper as a person and gained a new found t self-respect for myself and affection for others. I guess that's why I have been doing so well *lol* - Karma really works!
So what's new? Hm.. I've had to burn some bridges again, but in that time I've also made good friends with new people. Another thing is that I got a job in my field (finally) after all of my hard work. Someone put a little faith in me and for the past 6 months I have been working at Torstar as a newspaper designer (WOW! I can't believe it... it wasn't even my strongest skill set tbh.) My time there has been GRAND, that's the only way I can descibe it. My whole team is magnificent, experienced, kind to one another.. I couldn't ask for better colleagues or a company.
But now, yet again. Our industry is making a shift and there have been lay offs in our office. Torstar is unionized and the last in is the first out (they really value seniority here and are good are relocating people.) I may end up in a whole different city, in a different position... but I am taking my much-valued learning experience with me.
I have also saved up quite a bit, I am impressed with how much actually. I will be investing in myself and repainting my office space to freelance again and be the best girl boss that I can be.
The two things I learned through getting this job is
1. Confidence and a good attitude are key.
2. Follow your passion, no matter how long it takes.
3. The follow up with the hiring manager is SO important... (we were told this in school but I never followed this advice until recently and it got me a job at one of the biggest media companies in Canada) so follow up, always!!!!
Second story below:
Today, I was in Tim Hortons. A man with a broken foot walked in, he was hurt and had nobody with him - to watch him, to care for him...
He asked me the time, while others ignored him and his loud sobs in pain and rugged clothing (so upsetting) anyways... he asks me if I can watch his stuff I said, "sure, bud! no problem." He was gone for quite awhile and the person who accompanied me for coffee wanted to leave, saying what kind of person makes you watch their stuff? I responded, "He was injured, he had nobody... what is a little time out of your day for someone who really needs it?" They saw my point and he came out shortly after. I told him we were leaving and he told me how he got injured and that he was making his way to the hospital, so I told him to take care and hope that he feels better - I wish him well and help him with the door. He thanked me and I went on my merry way.
Then my friend tries to explain that she was scared because he looked 'bummy' and it was something she inherited. Okay, this could be true... but if you don't change your mind or your attitude then you'll never learn (or grow for that matter.) The world needs us to open our eyes a little more and judge a little less! That's all I'm saying... not everyone on the street is on drugs and even the ones that are have a back-story. As someone who was sucked into this sort of energy before, I come from a place of understanding - not judgement. Your willingness to listen could save someone, just remember that.