Personal Narrative: My First Job

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We live in a world where all our lives we wish to be older. The funny thing is no one told us it was a trap. When we get older we move out, get jobs, some go to school but we all pay bills. We get to go through life with friends and family and that is what living is about. Being 18, going on 19, has had its ups and down for me. I finally got to experience the freedom of having a license, enjoy the opportunity to attend college and experience my first job. Without having these three important times of my life I probably would not even be here in this point of my life. The first thing about freedom was my license. You wait your whole life dreaming about getting it and planning what to do with it. You picture road trips in your head and thats …show more content…

When most people talk about having jobs it might not sound fun. People say, “If you love what you do you will never have to work a day in your life,” with that being said I loved my first job. Graduating high school and on the verge of missing my favorite sport which is cheer, my new job was similar to my favorite sport. I became a licensed personal trainer for a local gym named Ava Fitness in my home town and was able to teach classes. These classes ranged from Zumba to Turbo Kick. The classes that I taught allowed me to incorporate my dancing and fun music that you would do in cheer. Getting to experience my first job wasn’t enough so I got a second job. I probably sound a bit insane for having two jobs and going to school full time. Mid way through the semester I was hired as a Barista at Chowchilla Starbucks. It was a great experience to go through, so you appreciate all the fine things in …show more content…

After working for Starbucks for a few months I was slowly increasing with hours and learning more and gaining work experience. My co-workers and boss got to see how much hard work I put in my everyday shifts. With hard work comes great rewards and a reward is indeed what I received. I was nominated by numerous of my co-workers and boss to be the first ever “Partner of the Quarter.” It may sound silly but I was proud that all of my hard work was being recognized. After being considered “Partner of the Quarter,” I was offered the chance to get not only a raise but a promotion. Considering that I had two jobs and was a full time student in college there wasn’t time for my promotion. I was becoming a human zombie who barely had time to enjoy a simple nap. Instead, I finally let go of my first job but kept close ties with my boss at Ava Fitness. This allowed me to be more committed to not only my job at Starbucks but school as

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