Perservere

Author : Melissa Lok
Why must I continually strive to prove that I am good enough for someone to hire, let me into their school, or even ask for a moment of their time? My strengths are unlimited; my weaknesses come from believing others who doubt me. I try not to give in; I try not to think about it in the back of my mind, because I know my true worth. But why do I doubt myself? Why do I question my abilities and where I went wrong? Because everything I have to offer has been tested time and time again to the point where I no longer know why I'm sacrificing so much of myself to prove my worth to others. In this moment and in many other moments I have been continually trying to figure out why this concerns me so much.To all the employers who never gave me a chance: I am not an A student nor am I an F student, I am me. You cannot classify or put me into any category. I am open-minded, strong-willed, and devoted to all parts of my life. I can listen, multi-task, organize, work independently, be trusted, and provide a different point of view or new idea to whatever project I'm working on. I know how to create a spreadsheet or learn a new program with the flick of a wrist. I can research, analyze, and compose any report within a matter of hours. I have held a job all throughout my high school and college career. I will stay until all the work is done, no matter how late it gets. I am dedicated and love to learn. I have over ten years of work experience in customer service and you still won't give me a chance. Screw you!To anyone who has ever doubted me: Try and get rid of me, because I won't give up. I will be there, in the back of your mind when you wonder if you made the right decision. I am strong; I still have a lot to give. Even though my momentum has slowed down a bit, it has not disappeared. I will never give up. I will always get back on my feet no matter how many times you push me down. I may not be where I initially projected I would be, but you wait. You will regret the decision you made when you realize how successful I become and what I had to offer. You will be no more than a fragment of my memory, but thanks for the motivation.To all the people who are going through the same struggles I am currently going through: You are not alone. I am one of the few who has been dealing with finding a job for the last year. It is definitely a trying time and hard point in my life. But I believe that things happen for a reason and the best things have yet to come. So keep your head up and know that someone out there is going through the exact same thing you are. These life lessons are never meant to be easy, but we come out stronger, more prepared, and have grown because of it.
Keyword : jobs, job, anger, persevere, help, support, career, employment