Today was my first day back to class, and more importantly.... THE START TO MY SENIOR YEAR!
Anyone who saw me today or follows me on twitter or has any type of interaction with me knows that I'm quite excited about this as I've been reminding everyone that I'll be graduating on time, in May 2010 as planned when I took my first class in Fall 2006 at Temple University.
Tonight, I'm filled with thoughts of anxiety and excitement for what's to come because honestly, this should be a big year for me. I turn 21 in about 36 days.... I'm in my final year of my undergraduate studies which has put me in the debt I'll face once I'm finished, I'm in my senior professional development seminar class with the assistant dean of my school whom I find to be one of the most interesting people I know. But, there's something on my mind that's trying to seep through my positive energy and rear its ugly head...
Although I'm in no rush to enter the world of adulthood and real life problems and responsibilities, vs my petty stuff like falling in love with the perfectly wrong guy, and not knowing how I'm going to pay my tuition on time when I can call and make my case and get an extension or sibling rivalry, I'm in such a rush to be rid of insignificant commitments. I sat through 4 classes today... all except for 1 put me right to sleep and I hate to admit but I think my drive to learn is being teased with these courses that have misleading great names but terrible content. Working in the industry has put things in perspective for me.... the theoretical bullsh*t they're pitching in school is exactly that, bullsh*t whereas the practical application of my skills in my senior seminar will be the closest I come to the experiences I'll face in entering the workplace.
Anyone who saw me today or follows me on twitter or has any type of interaction with me knows that I'm quite excited about this as I've been reminding everyone that I'll be graduating on time, in May 2010 as planned when I took my first class in Fall 2006 at Temple University.
Tonight, I'm filled with thoughts of anxiety and excitement for what's to come because honestly, this should be a big year for me. I turn 21 in about 36 days.... I'm in my final year of my undergraduate studies which has put me in the debt I'll face once I'm finished, I'm in my senior professional development seminar class with the assistant dean of my school whom I find to be one of the most interesting people I know. But, there's something on my mind that's trying to seep through my positive energy and rear its ugly head...
Although I'm in no rush to enter the world of adulthood and real life problems and responsibilities, vs my petty stuff like falling in love with the perfectly wrong guy, and not knowing how I'm going to pay my tuition on time when I can call and make my case and get an extension or sibling rivalry, I'm in such a rush to be rid of insignificant commitments. I sat through 4 classes today... all except for 1 put me right to sleep and I hate to admit but I think my drive to learn is being teased with these courses that have misleading great names but terrible content. Working in the industry has put things in perspective for me.... the theoretical bullsh*t they're pitching in school is exactly that, bullsh*t whereas the practical application of my skills in my senior seminar will be the closest I come to the experiences I'll face in entering the workplace.
With that long but necessary introduction I'm faced with quite the dilemma. I had a conversation today that I think I pretty much reached the necessary conclusion in but I need some more advice or opinions... I currently work for Marriott International and I think I make pretty decent money for a 20 year old with 2 pay increases a year since I've started however, I'm recognized simply as an associate. I'm no one's manager although I have the skill set and mindset to run the whole damn show since forever! In November, I will probably interview for Marriott's Management Training Program which at this point I'm quite possibly overqualified for, and will be a major pay cut for me as they pay you as an intern. However, the title and program when viewed on my resume will hold a lot more weight that my current position and be more beneficial in that sense. The question is... do i take the pay cut- if i succeed in acquiring the management training program opportunity- just because it will be beneficial for my future aspirations although 6 months after graduation I'll be faced with paying off my debt, or do I think more realistically and stay comfortable at my hourly rate as a full-time associate and hope something comes along again in the future???
Reading this, I assume the obvious choice is sucking it up and taking the pay cut, which I'm pretty sure I'll do... but I don't know.. what do you think?
p.s. I'm sorry this isn't filled with my usually poetic, playful banter with words however I'm hoping with the changing of seasons, the beautiful weather we've been blessed with these past few days and my recent state of nostalgia I will have something more stimulating for your thoughts.
p.s. I'm sorry this isn't filled with my usually poetic, playful banter with words however I'm hoping with the changing of seasons, the beautiful weather we've been blessed with these past few days and my recent state of nostalgia I will have something more stimulating for your thoughts.
