the first day.

yesterday was my first day at my new job.

this isn’t just any job. it’s the job i really want to do. not just the 9-5 this-pays-me-money kind, but the i-feel-a-sense-of-purpose-and-belonging-here kind. the kind of job i know that i’m perfect for and was made to do. my career

yes, my job will change within this field, but it’s where i’ll be when i'm working.

the beginning of the day was inspiring. as i sat in an auditorium full of district-wide staff from the superintendent, to teachers, to secretaries, to me, i felt like i belonged. i looked around and felt inspired to do more to contribute to the lives of children.

and not just any children.

the children who need help, who need guiding to learn simple tasks like numbers and colors and to look someone in the eye. the kids with autism.

those are my kids. they are where i belong.

i have only met a few of these children, but on tuesday i’ll meet all of them. i’ll meet their parents. how amazing.

i am so excited to learn so much this year from these littles, and about how to help them.

i can’t wait to learn what steps i can take to further my career.

have i mentioned i’m so excited and i feel purposeful?

i’d like to say i’ll update, but my job is confidential so i can’t. i might talk about what i learn myself, but i won’t be mentioning any specifics.

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