WHO LET THE PITS OUT?

It has been a few weeks since I took my pit bull Ahkela to the park. So, I ended up going to McLaren Park with a couple of my friends. It was funny to realize what a diverse group we were, three male men, two chihuahuas, and two pit bulls. Ahkela would bully the chihuahuas and the older pit bull would bully my dog. Once the older pit put mine in its place, she would continue to bully the chihuahuas all for herself. I thought it was entertaining to watch how dogs try to be the most dominant out of the pack. Overall, the mission of traveling through the park was to tire out our energetic companions. The mission was completed.

INTERNSHIP READINESS

Someone who is internship ready shows up on time unless there is an emergency. When you show up be open and ready to learn new things. Internship ready means you are aware of your surroundings and also yourself. Be prepared to make mistakes, but the important thing is how you take the feedback and the steps to fix it. It’s also important to stand out with your ideas and contributions in a group setting to show your enthusiasm for the work you’re producing.

During Module 3, I intend to demonstrate internship readiness by having no absences or being tardy. I’ll do my best not to second guess myself before I raise my hand to speak or while I’m raising my hand in class. I wish to contribute more during Friday feedback and volunteer more for public speaking activities.

To project internship readiness I’m going to change my routine and increase my energy. In the morning, I will set my alarm clock 20 minutes before I normally wake up to avoid getting a late start for work. This will also leave me more time to eat breakfast, which should increase my energy that I need for the day.

BAD JOB, GOOD JOB, IT'S ALL WORK.

The first time I put on a McDonald’s uniform I knew I was going to hate working for the company. Maybe it was because I knew the neighborhood it was in made me feel real uncomfortable. 16^th and Mission at the time was known for their gangs, drug dealers, and drug addicts. Knowing that I was surrounded by that type of environment, I guessed I would have to deal with them as the constituency. I was a Cashier Clerk so any problem would reach me first. This McDonald’s was full of drama when it came to the customers and the employees. The customers always had a complaint in an attempt to get free food or money back for food they have already eaten. The employees were always irritated because they felt they weren’t being treated fairly by our insensitive manager. I hated it so much because I was a sophomore in high school and this responsibility was taking up my whole weekend. It was mandatory though, for my parents weren’t trying to pay my way anymore. Five dollars a day wasn’t cutting it for me anyway. Although, you could say I gained valuable experience from all the negative things I saw and came across. I learned how to be unbelievably patient, deliver adequate customer service, and keep busy at all times.

Before I worked at McDonald’s I was part of a non-profit organization that tutored students who spoke English as a second language. It was a temporary job, but I enjoyed it. Since I’m a Spanish speaker I worked with Latin Americans who were new to the United Stated and were looking for new opportunities. I was amazed to find out some of these teenagers my age were starting a new life all on their own. They had crazy, personal stories that they shared with me and made me appreciate my own life more. Through these students I learned about different cultural backgrounds and different slang that is used in particular parts of Latin America. Surprisingly, I noticed the students learning from me too. There was definitely some progress in their understanding of English from the first day I met them through the first month of tutoring. It was a rewarding experience because I was connecting with them and they were learning with my help. Tutoring helped me to appreciate the people I work with, be on time, and be organized.