STRUGGLES OF TECHNOLOGY

When I came into the office today, I had no idea what
to write. I mean I had an idea, but I wasn’t sure how to
implement it. I didn’t know how to take what I wanted to
write and turn it into a proper column. But I started writing,
and once I started writing, the words just started to
flow. And before I knew it, I had written a page and a
quarter. And then my computer decided to restart. Just
restart, just like that. There was no warning. I was happily
typing away, excited that I would finish my Tidbits before
noon, but my computer decided it had different plans. It
decided to “restart and work on updates” and, as of writing
this column, it is still doing so. Last I checked it was
on 45%. It’s been an hour.
So now I’m using a co-worker’s computer because he
isn’t coming in today. Well, after five tries of trying to get
into the server, I finally succeeded—only to find that I
cannot even access the column I have started. And that,
added with the hour I wasted waiting for my computer
to restart since “it can’t take that long” has driven me
to the point of where I say “I’m tired.” And so, please
excuse me when I say that I am taking the lazy way out.
I used to write a blog and I was recently reading through
it and I noticed that one of my entries can be used as a
tidbits. So that is going to be my tidbits entry for today.
And, hopefully, my computer will turn back on before it’s
quitting time and I can continue working on my original
column. But, looking on the bright side, this means that
I don’t have to worry about writing a column next week!
So here it is, an entry I wrote few years ago for a blog
I used to have.
But before I enter the blog post, let me tell you a little
about it. I wrote the post a few years ago when I was still
in college. I was still in college and I was just starting the
process of looking for jobs. I want to use this entry for my
tidibts, not only for the reasons I have already mentioned,
but because I think it would be cool to read this post and
see how much things in my life have changed. So first,
the post (I have left it in the exact same way it was when
I published it) :
Wow guys. So I haven’t posted anything in a lifetime. I
don’t even know if anyone actually reads these posts but
I’ve included the link in my resume so I’m going to make
it a point to try and post as much as I can. And today’s
topic is probably one of the scariest things in the world.
THE FUTURE. Now, I’m graduating in May and so I am
currently in the process of applying to jobs. I’ve already
applied to a few places and I’m waiting to hear back from
them. And in my process there are a few things I’ve realized
and I just want to share them with you all. Firstly, it’s
important to get yourself out there. Networking is a really
important aspect of finding a job. If you want a company
to hire you, then you need to meet that company. Show
that you are passionate. The best way to do this would
be to attend a career fair. I’ve been to about 2 or 3 so
far and I’m planning to go to some more in the next
few months. It’s a great way to meet possible employers,
talk to them, tell them about yourself and give them
your resume. Secondly, and probably most obvious, is
to apply for jobs. I mean the jobs aren’t going to come
to you, you have to go out there and get them yourself.
And, I think, the worst thing you can do is be stingy. So
just apply to everywhere you can. Worst thing is that they
won’t accept you. And that’s okay. Take it and move on.
Because there is a job out there for everyone, it’s just a
matter of patience and hard-work to find that job.
Have someone read over your resume. A resume can
be the make it or break it for someone’s job application.
Proofread it yourself and then give it to someone else to
check. They may spot something you didn’t. But, what I
think is the most important, is not stay happy and calm
through it all. I know applying for jobs and waiting for an
answer can be very stressful (trust me I’m there right
now) but don’t get discouraged. Just keep trying and
eventually the right job will fall in your lap.
That was my entry on my blog on February 21, 2015.
Now that it has been more than three years since I wrote
that, it’s safe to say that there have been some changes.
Firstly, “Wow guys. So I haven’t posted anything in a
lifetime. I don’t even know if anyone actually reads these
posts but I’ve included the link in my resume so I’m going
to make it a point to try and post as much as I can.” Well,
I know you all read my tidbits, because of all the nice
comments I get about it. Next: I am not graduating in May
but I am, knock on wood, getting my Master’s degree in
December. Thirdly: networking, putting yourself out there
and showing passion are still a surefire way to find a job.
That’s how I found The Post. I was tired of sitting around
waiting for a job, so I took my resumes and began visiting
all the news-related places I could find. I came to The
Post, met Ulanda, spoke to the editor and was hired on
the spot. And the rest, as you know, is history. And yes,
like I said three years ago, staying calm, happy and not
being discouraged is extremely important.
Today, in 2018, I have a job. And it’s a job I love. I’m
getting a degree for a future career that I know I will love.
I am working hard and I know I will have a good future.
But right now my future is unknown. Just like it was in
2015. And that’s scary. I don’t know where I’ll be three
years from now. Will I be married? Will I have a job that I
really want and love? Will I be happy? I hope so. I really
do. But I just don’t know. But I am also a strong believer
in fate and having faith. Of course, I believe in working
for what you want and going after your dreams, but I also
believe in having faith that God will do what’s best for
you. And, up until now, everything in my life has worked
out for the best. So my future will be fine as well. It will be
exactly what I need in my life.
And when I start stressing to the point of making myself
ill—yeah I do that sometimes—I’ll just tell myself that
nothing is as bad as it seems. I have food, water, shelter,
family and friends who love me, a job, the opportunity to
get an education, money for necessities and for fun and
my health. I may have problems in life, but nothing is as
bad as I am making it out to be.  As long as I am happy,
h e a l t h y and living a good and comfort – able life, I
am lucky.  And I am blessed.