#22: Dear Future Employer

Original Post Date: September 2021

Several people made a comment that I should be worried about the personal information I’m posting internet for anyone to read. They’re right that this is extremely personal information out there for anyone, but to be fair, I’m open to have these conversations with strangers or acquaintances, provided that it's in an appropriate setting and in a respectful, sincere manner on both sides.

For all I know, you’re my future employer. Welcome to my blog 😊. You’re learning about my successes, failures and growth process in real time. You’ll see that I’m resilient, persistent, a bit stubborn, and motivated as hell. You’ll understand that I need to lift like people need coffee, and that it increases my productivity and mood at work tenfold. You’re gaining important context for why I am this way, and that I truly mean it. If I tried to explain the shortened version in person, you might think it’s ridiculous. And I'd probably stumble through the response. Through all of the ups and downs, this is me. I’m proud of who I am, flaws and all. and I thrive on constructive feedback. As a bonus, this is an extended example of my writing skills. My parents and grandparents read this blog too.

I chose to express my challenges in a public setting, so it might appear that I have more challenges than the next candidate, but this is not the case. I’ve said it before and will say it again - my struggles are not unique. What makes me unique is that I make time to write them down in hopes of accelerated resolution. Each person’s mind has its own universe, and as humans we’re so concerned with our own universe we struggle to consider or comprehend anyone else’s. If one person can relate to me and feel less alone, even for a second, then I’m happy that I’ve done something for someone other than myself. The culture that I strive to be apart of, or bring to any team environment recognizes my willingness to be vulnerable as a strength rather than as a weakness.