Personal Narrative: My Experience With PUMA

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I acquired my first part-time job as a sales associate for PUMA Sportswear in Richmond, Vancouver in grade 11. Although I received a minimum wage, the challenges I encountered, difficulties I overcame, and lessons I learned are far more valuable than the income. The first challenge I had to deal with was to balance my student life and work. I was scheduled to work usually during irregular hours, ranging from the early shift before my school to the late-night shift. Therefore, I needed to fit random hours of work into my tight schedule with academic studies and extracurricular activities, a tremendous challenge for me, especially during my exam periods. I asked my co-worker, a university student, about how to be well-organized and motivated.

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