Yeah, it's all the rage - if you can't talk about the elections, then why not complain about gas prices. Yes, they are out of the roof. It happens. Get over it.
I say this, of course, because now I have the ability to walk, bus and bike everywhere. In fact, I have not been in a car since Saturday morning :). Even so, I think we get so used to our comfortable lives, that once something goes up in price, we freak out. How about learning how to make the most of the situation. Buy better, more fuel efficient cars; carpool... etc. Bigger is not always better, and having personal space isn't what always makes the most sense.
[Note: After my 700 miles trip ahead of me this weekend, I may be singing to another tune come Sunday night. Until that happens, I still do want to complain about people complaining].
So food costs more. Well, then stop buying crap, grow a garden or give up alcohol. (The latter should only be done in the most severe instances ;)).
I don't know - I understand the panic, but things to get more expensive over time. It happens.
There is no point to this post, other than sharing this link. Thought it was hilarious ;).
http://www.theonion.com/content/infograph/soaring_oil_prices_alter
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
The life of a young professional
Maybe it's just me, but I'd like to not be a 'young' professional anymore. I'd like to be young still, goodness yes, but not in the professional realm of the world.
Allow me to explain myself as to why not:
1) We live in a college town. On the street I look like everyone else. In fact, some of these students come from money and most certainly look more 'professionally' dressed than me. I guess I should just break down and start wearing high heels more often. I just so much more prefer my Spanish flats. (More comfortable and better for walking).
2) I am the youngest, by a good 10 years in the office. On good days, I give it 10 years. More comfortably it is almost 20. Since people don't seem to be able to establish the difference between "young professional" and intern, you can understand my frustration.
3) I bunk with the interns. Not literally, but we cohab in the same office. So yes, hence forth I feel like I am looked at the same way. (P.S. I have total respect for the students that are doing the internship, but I've been there, done that. My coffee duties are over..........or not........)
4) Being on the brink of what is considered "entry level" and "mid level." The crap of being stuck in a 3-5 years of experience, when all the good jobs ask for 7-10. Not that I am actively looking for an escape, but I do find this quite frustrating.
5) Being asked 'tech questions' just because I am from Gen Y. (I think I am at least? :)). Just because I look young and no wrinkles are visible yet, I am have been around in my professional career. I can play with the big boys and can handle constructive criticism. At the beginning of my career, this was most certainly not the case.
Yeah... so there are more things too, but lately I have really found it frustrating to be a younger professional. Professionally I want to be in my 30s already, and get respected and recognized for work that I do. Physically, I'm fine being the age I am ;). No wrinkles, sore joints... etc.
Allow me to explain myself as to why not:
1) We live in a college town. On the street I look like everyone else. In fact, some of these students come from money and most certainly look more 'professionally' dressed than me. I guess I should just break down and start wearing high heels more often. I just so much more prefer my Spanish flats. (More comfortable and better for walking).
2) I am the youngest, by a good 10 years in the office. On good days, I give it 10 years. More comfortably it is almost 20. Since people don't seem to be able to establish the difference between "young professional" and intern, you can understand my frustration.
3) I bunk with the interns. Not literally, but we cohab in the same office. So yes, hence forth I feel like I am looked at the same way. (P.S. I have total respect for the students that are doing the internship, but I've been there, done that. My coffee duties are over..........or not........)
4) Being on the brink of what is considered "entry level" and "mid level." The crap of being stuck in a 3-5 years of experience, when all the good jobs ask for 7-10. Not that I am actively looking for an escape, but I do find this quite frustrating.
5) Being asked 'tech questions' just because I am from Gen Y. (I think I am at least? :)). Just because I look young and no wrinkles are visible yet, I am have been around in my professional career. I can play with the big boys and can handle constructive criticism. At the beginning of my career, this was most certainly not the case.
Yeah... so there are more things too, but lately I have really found it frustrating to be a younger professional. Professionally I want to be in my 30s already, and get respected and recognized for work that I do. Physically, I'm fine being the age I am ;). No wrinkles, sore joints... etc.
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