First Job Experience

            During the beginning of my senior year in Aviation High School, I applied for a position at a local pharmacy and retail store, Duane Reade. Becoming a cashier and stocks personnel did not require much training or knowledge, after all I was young and capable of adapting to the environment. However, as a new employee, I was given a three months probation period as well as a few online drugs training exams.

Working for the company for approximately eight months, I decided to leave due to educational reasons. Right before I turned in my resignation letter, I received a promotion letter in becoming an assistant manager. Nevertheless, I began to question myself “Should I continue working instead of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in aviation?” Finally, I decided to reject the superior interesting position and attend college. Why? Because I realized that if I truly did continue to work, I would have the dullest live ever and of course I wanted to be the first in the family to obtain a bachelor’s degree. In account, I would not have wanted to have the same doings for five consecutive days.
            Furthermore, as a second semester freshman, I still wonder what life would have been if I took the other path. Stopping me from thinking about it was a quote, “A job is not a career.”—Spencer As of a few months back, I stopped by the store and asked if any position was open for the summer. My old manager told me, “Of course, how does assistant manager sound?” My mouth dropped and gladly took the offer. Well there is nothing to regret about now and I am looking forward to the summer already.