Learning on the job

As many communication problems as I have, I am proud to announce that I am not the worst. Has our society always been like this? Holding strict opinions for how they want something done but never adequately expressing their instructions. Yet another learning experience at API: customers. Interpretation is 75% of the Web Services Department's job. This simply highlights the value of someone being able to connect with people immediately and smooch as much as necessary to keep the process smooth.

I've also realized how crucial forgiveness is with any job. Someone will probably hurt your feelings but you can't hide in a box. You must continue working and eventually interacting with that person. While Christians are instructed to forgive because of Jesus's/God's example but I think that it can apply to everyone. Learning how to let things roll off your back is harder than learning how to become bitter. But securing this ability as young in your career as possible is invaluable.

I also think I've learned more in this last year through Google then four years of college. Is it the university's fault? No probably not. But for me, college wasn't about securing an elite job, it was about people and experiences. More on this later.