I’ve only been in my current place of employment for a little under three months, but this is the first job I’ve ever had that I actually enjoyed. With jobs I’ve had in the past, I’d get lazy and burned out about a month in and would have to actively convince myself not to make up some excuse and call in. Not this time, and part of the reason is the “positive work environment” – the people here are so nice and helpful and it’s a very calm atmosphere. More than that, though, I think it has to do with this being my first job that I didn’t look at as temporary. This is my first post-college job and I look at this as my career. I know I probably won’t be here until I retire (well, who knows?), but I don’t look at this as something to hold me over until I can get something better. Also, and maybe even moreso, this is my first non-customer service position. I work mostly independently in my own office with no customers coming in and out. The only person I serve is the attorney I support, not a bunch of people off the street. Finally, I love this job because I’m good at it, and it came so naturally to me. My employers seem to be more than pleased with my performance and are constantly telling me how quickly I’ve caught on and how great of a job I’m doing. For the first time, I feel like I’m in my comfort zone and I’m doing something I can really excel at. It’s a fantastic feeling!
I have a lot of downtime at the moment (which is why I’m here…), but my 90 days is almost up and they will be moving people around so I can get a second (and maybe even third) attorney. I’ve never been excited to have more work before, but I am!
Did I fail to mention that the pay is much better here, and that’s a fantastic incentive to come in and work?