Sunday, July 11, 2010

What does the future hold?

So the other day in my interview I had written down questions to ask. Of course, most of them were basic (benefits, hours, etc) but I had also written down a couple that I really love to ask. The first question is : "What is your favorite part of your career?" This question is SO important as it really lets me know what the job is going to be like. The owner of the place I interviewed on Friday had the best answer I've heard yet. Relationships. She truly valued the people she worked with and talked of the workplace as being a family. What a wonderful place to come to work! That really said a lot to me.
The second question I asked was : "Where do you plan on _____ being in 5/10 years?" Growth is always an appropriate and great answer. But then the question was turned onto myself. Wow... where DO I want to be in 5 years? It definitely made me stop and really think about things for a minute. My answer : I want to be happy. Being happy to me, is to be designing. If I am doing what I love, then I really can't go wrong.
I'm starting to worry though. I've had the feeling lately that I've been drowning. I'm so sad I haven't been designing as much as I would like to. I'm sad that I am struggling to pay bills (only to know that student loans are quickly approaching as well as car payments, etc). I got to wondering, how does anyone even afford a family? Not that that's what I want right now...but eventually. I can't imagine trying to be able to support a family considering I can't even support myself right now.
I just really hope this job I interviewed for on Friday pulls through. It felt comfortable, home-y, and overall like the place for me. I go back for a second interview on Tuesday. I'm hoping they see the potential in me and the desire I have to work there. Hopefully next time I post, it will be of good news.
Love,
Amanda

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