“The First Shot Fired” It all started when I went to my nephew’s birthday party at a gun club when I was 12. my nephew’s grandpa told me to bring my shotgun, so I did and when we got there he told us that he owned this gun club. After we were done eating and opening presents he told me “get your shotgun, we’re gonna see how good you are.” When I got my shotgun we went up on to the wobble stand he told me to say pull when i’m ready.…
The day I came to Job Corps, I remember leaving my house while my whole family was crying because I was leaving. The reason why they were crying is because I had never gone away from home before. Even though they were sad, at the same time they were happy because I was moving on with my life to better myself. It was hard for my dad to let me go because I am the oldest daughter and I have never separated from my dad. My little sister and my brother were crying too.…
My first experinnce for externship was at the Pace. I was very nervous and scared at first, I did not know how things work at Pace how do we see our patients and interact with them. On my first day I did my cleaning removable appliance comp done. In the afternoon I was able to help my classmates with dental charting and paperwork.…
Having a baby at a young age and learning not to take a job for granted. Having a baby at a young age with no job isn’t something I expected to happen. It all started in 2006 I had just graduated from Jefferson Davis High School. I had just got used to being able to have a little more freedom. Not having to wake up early in the mornings to go to school was lovely.…
The first time I heard about Job Corps was around December 2016. It was around my birthday; I had just turned 17. At that time, I wasn’t in school because I just got expelled for the second time. I couldn’t go back to a normal high school because of that. The only option I had in order to get my diploma was alternative school.…
I didn’t not know what I was expecting. On the first day of high school, I stepped into a crowd of students, waiting to enter the building that would become my second home for the next four years. I didn’ not know where I would stand among these highly accomplished individuals, or if I would even amount to the standards set before me. Self-doubt began to fester inside of me as soon as I stepped through the front doors. I expected less and less of myself as time went on.…
In my whole high school career a person who has influenced me drastically was my math teacher who I had freshman year, her name is Mrs. Meo. She helped me decided whether, I should take regular classes or start as a sullivan student. I decided to stick with sullivan, which was a student who took classes with extra help. I worked really hard and did not slack off. Freshman year I tested out of sullivan .My…
As a young child I always remember being asked "Hugo, what do you want to be when you grow up?" but I could never really begin to formulate an answer. My mind would race off in every direction imaginable trying to create a solid response. I never realized that I was doing what I was meant to do that entire time. I remember always wanting to create things when given the choice.…
Moving up in a job is tough. Some people move up to a new position in a matter of months and some in a matter of years. You have to be dedicated, show responsibility, and have good leadership skills. Going down the road it isn’t easy, but when you get to the end you will realize that it was worth it.…
Achievement is something we as humans crave. When you accomplish or achieve a goal, the overwhelming emotion of pride is indescribable. In my family I was raised on the belief of doing the absolute best that you can do no matter what obstacles are placed in front of you. If you ask anyone in my family they would say I am determined to show that I am a talented and accomplished young man. The way that I show my accomplishments is through the goals that I set for myself.…
For the last 9 years I have worked in the restaurant industry. Dishwasher, bus girl, hostess, waitress, you name it and I have worked it. I have never been afraid to get my hands dirty and feel blessed for my work experience. The crazy restaurant world has taught me a strong work ethic, communication skills, and many other crucial life lessons that cannot be bought.…
My first job was, of course, in retail. I assumed it would be a great job, considering I love people. However, after working in retail for a year I have a better insight of how people can be. I didn’t think much of people who worked in customer service. It only took a few customers, treating me, as well as my coworkers like scum for me to change my view.…
My First Job When I first began my job, I didn’t care for it at all, but now I can’t wait for my next work day. The day I came home with the news of my first job, my family could not believe it. They were aware that I wanted a job for the reason that all my friends held jobs, but they had no idea I would indeed pursue this idea. I was very proud of myself for achieving this all alone, and I was as surprised as they were that this happened. I remember getting ready for my first day, I was shaking with excitement and a hint of nervousness.…
First Day Of The First Job I can say that I know the fear and stress of starting a new job. The kind of fear that made me nervous when I walked into the workplace and the feeling of not know what this new experience would be like. The fear and stress all started at my house and Microtel Inn and Suites in Miami, Oklahoma on Tuesday June 17, 2014. The day started off with me, awaking from my bed at 6:00 in the morning.…
My first experience working in a low income community was when I was a sophomore at Georgia State University. I was a member of a Post Readiness Educational Program (PREP). My role at PREP was to go to low income middle schools during the week and help seventh and eighth graders with homework and talk to them about how to prepare for high school and what they will need to do in order to succeed. When helping the students with their homework I realized how incredibly smart they were, yet they had so many outside influences that were a distraction. Some of these distractions included, but were not limited to, family problems, poverty, and issues with peers at school.…