Another chapter
January 5, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized
Today I officially begin my Social Work career. I say officially, because even though I’ve been in graduate school for the past three years, it doesn’t feel like I’ve actually been connected to the field. When the clock dings 8 a.m. I will no longer be an Information Analyst, nor an Academic Advisor; I’ll be a Social Worker who is attending her first day of orientation at the Michael DeBakey Veteran’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. I’m nervous. I’m scared. I’m excited. I’m anxious. I’m scared shitless. Best of all, I’m feeling. I’m not staring at my coffee wondering if I can take just a few more minutes for myself before I jump in the shower and drag myself to my dreadful job. I am now 100% jolted out of my comfort zone.
There are a million little wonders in my head, such as “Will they like me? Can I handle this? Will I ruin someone’s life? Will I save someone’s life?” but I know that I have done every ounce of work I can to be ready at this point and honestly, I can’t wait to wear the nerdy lab coat.
Happy.
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