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I Can't Believe It!

Angela Williams — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:22:02 GMT

I woke up yesterday and knew it would be a great day - I was wrong. I was on my way out the door and noticed that my daughter was running a fever and there was nobody able to watch her. I stood there debating whether or not I should give her motrin and just drop her off at daycare anyway. I had an important deadline that I had to meet at work and was feeling overwhelmed.

What would you have done?

My Story

Angela Williams — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:42:45 GMT

I was tired of never making the kind of money I wanted, so I made a phone call that lead me into a new career that I love and enjoy. NOW I'm making more money to help support me and my family. My first experience has been rewarding I started an internship with Aramark Management Industries making a good wage - they taught me everything I needed to know. Furthermore, I was able to become an assistant supervisor.

I wanted to further my career by attending night school and they also helped with pay my tuition, as well as much needed school supplies and books. Now that I've completed school I can make a better life for me and my family. Having achieved these goals throughout my career and education development has allowed me to expand my dreams into reality.

Thanks Workforce Oklahoma.

Days at Work

Deshan Pettit — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:53:35 GMT

My name is Deshan and I am one of the COWIB interns for the summer. My plan is to start school in the Fall and study criminal justice or dental hygiene. This work experience will expose me to the real world work environment and give me experience in meeeting deadlines and working with others. So far, I have become more comfortable and proficient with e-mails and filing.

Below is some addtional information about my work experience.

At the beginning of my work day I am joyful, but TIRED. It is important to have positive work environment and one that is flexible. I am able to talk to anyone about the things that I don't understand, which is especially important at a new job.

By the afternoon during my work day I feel very alert. Usually by this time if I haven't finished all of my tasks; I am feeling overwhelmed, but still determined to meet my deadlines.

By the end of my work day everything is DONE! I have a sense of accomplishment and am ready to go home to my family.